Vellarimala Falls – Last Period Of Monsoon Is Perfect For Trekking To Reach Vellarimala Peak

VELLARIMALA WATERFALLS

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Vellari Mala is situated near Thusharagiri is in Kozhikode district.Vellarimala is a mountain range in Thiruvambady town of the Kozhikode district, Kerala state, India. These mountains are a part of the Western Ghats and lie on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border.

They extend to the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu and are separated by the Chaliyar valley. The Wayanad plateau lies east of the hills and merges into the Mysore plateau. Vellarimala hill is accessible from the last village in the region i.e. Muthappanpuzha, near Anakkampoyil town, about 50 kilometers from Kozhikode. The bio-diversity of the mountains is similar to that of the Nilgiri Hills.

The River Kanjirapuzha creates several waterfalls and streams in the region, complementing the green landscape. Dense vegetation covers the area, lending a green color to the environment. One will be surprised not to find the Shola grasslands on the Vellarimala top but there is a lot of foliage and the breeze is almost absent!

A slow drizzle always graces this mountain range and rain can be encountered at any time in this region. Rain polished leaves gives the atmosphere, life and freshness. The post monsoon season is ideal for a trek to the Vellarimala peak. Enjoy Pazha Pori (Banana Fry) and tea, the local delicacy of the region while trekking along.

Verdant, rolling landscape, with numerous brooks, cascades and breathtaking waterfalls, Vellari Mala offers is a true abode for you to unwind and to immerse in the whiff of its limitless fresh air. River Kanjirapuzha, a tributary of the River Chaliyar, meanders through the rocky terrain, creating cascades and breathtaking waterfalls at many points.

The land's beauty and topography is truly a trekker's paradise and is also an ideal picnic spot for people of all age group to have a good time.  Scintillating waterfalls and velvet green landscapes make this an ideal spot for trekking.

For trekking, contact:

The Destination Manager,

DTPC Tourist Facilitation Centre,

Thusharagiri

Ph: +91 495 2236600

By Air

Calicut International Airport, about 40 km.

By Train

Nearest railway station is Nilambur, about 26 km.

Beypore Beach –One Of The Major Attractive Make Younger Ayurveda Massage Is Famous In This Beach

BEYPORE BEACH

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The beach is situated exactly around 15 km from Kadavu, at the entrance of River Chaliyar. The charming beach is just like a treasure of peach and tranquility with its picturesque atmosphere, wide stretches of golden sands and fascinating coconut trees, swaying tenderly in the cool breeze.

This beach is pristine and perfect for a quiet escapade. Take a short break from your busy life and embark on Beypore beach where you can pamper yourself eternally with Ayurvedic massages, indulge in various adventurous water sports activities, or simply strolling along the shoreline.

Beypore has its name in the trade and maritime map of ancient Kerala and so it's popular for its age old boat building industry. Speckled with fishing boat's silhouettes and a stone pathway protruding 2 km into the sea, this place offers a wonderful marine experience.  

As you walk on the clean golden sands, notice the swaying coconut trees along the beach and let the cool air brush past your face. A visit to this beach away from the hustle – bustle of the city life, is pretty refreshing.

Pamper yourself with a refreshing Ayurvedic massage, take a stroll down the beach, indulge in water sports, or partake in any beach game. Beypore is an ideal for a number of activities such as water sports, beach stroll, enjoying lip- smoking food, partaking in shopping, sunbathing and so on.

Parasailing, surfing, sunbathing, water skiing, angling, swimming are some of the popular water sports activities at Beypore beach.There are some areas like Sweat Meat Street, which is known to be one of the fussiest cities to shop many things. You can taste the very popular 'Kozhikodan Halwa', which is available in many shops over here.

The colourful and delicious halwa with banana chips are desirable items for visitors shopping from Kozhikode. Another spice market located on the Big Bazaar Road, is another renowned shopping areas where you can buy various varieties of Keralan spices at wholesale rates. Beside all these, there are plenty of eateries that offer huge varieties of delicacies.

The seafood and traditional Malabari cuisine are too good and worth to have it once if you are here. Chilled beer is also available in many hotels & restaurants.

Beypore beach is not only famous for its immense beauty of nature, water sports, and sunbathing, but also for other activities like ayurvedic massage. The make younger ayurveda massage is one of the major attractions, which draws thousands of visitors from different parts of the world.

By Air

Kozhikode international Airport is only the nearest airport and is away to beach is just 21 km only.

By Train

The beypore beach distance from Kozhikode Railway station is just 10 km

By Bus

There are more buses to reach the beach avaliable from railway station and bus stand also.

Thusharagiri Water Falls - A Trekker's Joy

Thusharagiri water falls 

Nuzzled in the folds of the majestic Western Ghats in the picturesque Thusharagiri is a pretty little secret- a set of alluring cascades forming the Thusharagiri Waterfalls whose desperate dash across the rocks is one spectacular sight which can warm the cockles of your heart. Lying 50 km from Kozhikode, the Thusharagiri Waterfalls comprises Erattumukku, Mazhavil Chattom, and Thumbithullum Para which can be reached through trekking.

The journey to track down the waterfalls is in itself a scenic adventure. Hike up the trekking trail in Thusharagiri, an exciting stretch which winds its way through lush greenery. The trail feathers out to a hanging bridge. As you traverse this bridge, treat yourself to your first waterfall- Erattumukku waterfalls. Stop, breathe and feast your eyes on the grand view of this waterfall spilling down the rocky face. 

Along the trail, one will encounter the Thanni Muthassi (Grandmother Thanni), a Thanni tree (Bedda Nut Tree) which is believed to be 400 years old. Ever wanted to sneak into a tree? Well, snuggle into the womb of this grandma tree, feel her might and listen to her whisper to you jungle lore. Hollow inside, Thanni Muthassi can accommodate 3 persons at a time.

From Erattumukku one can trek up 400 meters further and you will reach the roaring Mazhavil Chattam (Rainbow Falls). This alluring waterfall gets its name owing to the streaks of rainbow that gets splashed across the rocks as sunlight scatters through the waterfalls. 500m away from here is the third waterfall- the mighty ‘Thumbithullum Para’.

Mist capped mountains, gushing streams, roaring waterfalls, dramatic backdrops of lush woods-this tangle of nature needs to be experienced atleast once in a lifetime. Nature enthusiasts will be in their element here. Come and feel the romance of this captivating place. You will never be the same again. 

Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 50 km 

Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport, about 23 km from Kozhikode town

Kappan Beach - It Is Very Cool And Famous For Its Calm And Charming Beauty.

KAPPAD BEACH

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Kappad Beach is Located 16 km away from Kozhikode in the south India state of Kerala, the beautiful place called Kappad beach was discovered by the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama during 15thcentury.

It is nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city, making it an ideal beach holiday destination for relaxation. Dotted with fascinating formation of rocks on all its sides, the beach landscape includes several coconut groves and long stretches of silvery sands drenched by lathered surf that soothingly rolls up and down the shores.

Also known as Kappakadavu beach, it's one of the famous beaches that is just 16 km away from Calicut, India. It is very calm and famous for its tranquility and scenic beauty. A very thrilling feature of the Kappad beach is the rock that protrudes into the sea.

The major attraction of the beach is an 800 year old temple, located nearby Kappad beach. For visitors it's suggested to come through backwaters to reach Kappad beach so that you can explore the beauty of nature. The golden sand and fishing hamlets in the vicinage also add to its peacefulness. Uncrowded and unspoilt, the beautiful backwaters of Kappad offer an enthralling experience.

The best way to kappad beach is along the backwaters as you get a wonderful experience of being around such scenic beauty. Kappad beach brings many activities that you may try during your visit. Take a boat ride or swim in the pristine backwaters or you may even play beach games with your friends or family.

You may take a houseboat cruise down the river to Kappad as the backwaters of this place add charm to your beach tour. The beach is very popular for other leisure activities like sunbathing, shopping, sightseeing, etc. There are plenty of beach side shacks where you can get a variety of fresh sea food at reasonable cost.

Over and above, there are some popular shopping malls like Focus Mall, RP Mall, etc., where you may do shopping and buy plenty of things. Main Bazaar at Mittai Theruvu is also a famous shopping destination where you may buy various garments, cosmetics, jewelry, etc., at reasonable prices. You may also enjoy street food on Mittai Theruvu. Well, Halwa and Wafer thin Banana chips are specialties of Kozhikode.

By Air

The nearest airport is Karipur International Airport, which is at the distance of 23 km from Calicut.

By Rail

The nearest railhead is Kozhikode, situated 16 km away from the Kappad Beach.

By Road

NH 66 is well connected to Calicut, while NH 17 connects Mumbai via Udupi, Goa and Mangalore.