Monday 15 July 2013

Muzhappilangad Beach-Drive-In Beach

Location: About 15 km from Kannur and 8 km from Thalassery, Kannur district, North Kerala.
The Muzhappilangad beach which stretches across four kilometres of sand is a drive-in-beach where one can drive down the entire length. Calm and serene, the place is secluded and remains unexplored. Huge black rocks scattered here protect this long beach from the deep currents, and form a tranquil pool of shallow waters that is a swimmer's paradise. The palm groves fringing the beach are a cool hideaway from the tropical sun.

Getting there: Muzhappilangad beach is just a kilometre to the West of National Highway 17.
Nearest railway station: Kannur, an important railhead of Southern Railway.
Nearest airport: Kozhikode International Airport, about 93 km from Kannur town.
Muzhappilangad Beach is the only drive-in beach in Kerala. It is located parallel to National Highway 17 between Kannur and Thalassery. One can drive the entire 4 km length of the beach.
There is an unpaved road winding through coconut groves leading to the beach. The beach is bordered by black rocks, which also protect it from the stronger currents
 of the ocean.

Approximately 100-200 m south of the beach there is a private island called Dharmadam Island. It is possible to walk to the island during low tide.

Muzhappilangad is the one of the important tourist destination of kerala.Its drive in beach, the second largest in india, has already entered in the world tourism map.The drive-in-beach is fast developing tourist spot which is attracting both local and foreign people in large numbers.

The shores of the Muzhappilangad beach are lined with black boulders, which protects the shores from the lashing waves and also make a natural shallow place. One can easily swim in this natural shallow pool of water without having to fear the powerful currents. One can soak up the sun while lying lazily on the rocks. It is a beach lover's paradise. The calm yet enthralling ambience of the beach is what makes it a popular getaway for tourists.
Muzhappilangad Beach is the only Drive-In Beach of Asia where you can drive entire length of 4 Km. It is located between parallel to National Highway NH-17 between Thalassery and Kannur in Kerala. Muzhappilangad Beach is one of the popular beaches of Kerala and it is located at a distance of 8 Km from Thalassery and 16 Km from Kannur.
Muzhappilangad BeachThe main attraction of this Muzhappilangad beach is a beach festival is celebrated in the month of April. This festival attracts many people and young adventurous people try many driving stunts in cars like drifting and wheeling in bikes as this is a paradise for driving along the shore.

You can find an unpaved road winding via coconut groves leading towards the beach. The beach is surrounded by black rocks, which also safeguard it from the stronger currents of sea.

The charming feel of this picturesque Muzhappilangad beach invites you to swim, take a sun bathe, or simply be idle around. From Muzhappilangad, you can also observe the Dharmadam Island or the Green Island. An amazing combination of beach and island is just across the Anjarakkandy River.

Since 1990, the Muzhappilangad beach has seen a consistent arrival of European tourists during winter.

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