Malappuram Beach - Kerala - മലപ്പുറം ബീച്ച്

Co-ordinates 11.081385, 75.662842 State Kerala Nearby Stations Calicut Nearby Places Ponnani, Malappuram Wikipedia Link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malappuram Other Langauge Names Hindi: मलप्पुरम बीच केरल Malayalam: മലപ്പുറം ബീച്ച്

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It was the military headquarters of the Zamorins of Kozhikode since ancient times. The district was the venue for many Mappila revolts between the years 1792 AD and 1921 AD. The hill country has also contributed much to the cultural heritage of Kerala.

Situated 50 km southeast of Kozhikode and bounded by the Nilgiri hills on the east, the district of Malappuram, which literally means a terraced place atop hills, was carved out of the districts of Calicut and Palakkad in 1969. Malappuram has a rich and eventful history.
The temples and mosques of this region are well known for their spectacular festivals. Along with historical monuments and diverse natural attractions, a range of cultural and ritual art forms add to the value of this place as a tourist destination.

April to May.

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest airport is at Calicut, 36 km away.

By Rail

The main railway station is at Calicut.

By Road

Malappuram is linked by motorable roads to several towns in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Malappuram Beach, Kerala Tourism (The small coastal fishing town of Tanur was one of the earliest settlements of the Portuguese. It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited the place in 1546. About 3 m south of Tanur town is Keraladeshapuram Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and believed to be one of the oldest temples in Kerala.

Padinharekara Beach

At the end of the Tipu Sultan Road near Ponnani, the beach offers a breathtaking view of the confluence of the Bharathapuzha, the Tirur Puzha and the Arabian Sea.

Vallikunnu Beach

A beach resort set in the middle of a coconut groves is the main attraction here. The Kadalundi bird sanctuary is just a short distance away.