Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
Top Tourist Places in Coastal Malabar recommended by travellers
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Sanctuary
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the Annamalai Hills in Palakkad. This wildlife sanctuary covers a wide spread area of 285 sq. km, which has many rosewood, sandalwood and bamboo trees. This sanctuary is famous for the Indian bison, which is also known as Gaur. Besides, it is the...
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Kappad Beach
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Beach
Kappad Beach is quite famous as Vasco da Gama landed at this beach on 27th May 1498. Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India and reached this beach along with 170 men in three vessels. Local inhabitants call this beach as Kappakadavu, which also features 800 years old temple on the rock....
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Marari Beach
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Beach
Marari Beach on the Malabar Coast is a popular tourist attraction, which got its name from Mararikulum, which is a local fishing village along the Arabian Sea. Travellers coming to this beach can enjoy sea surfing, boat cruise in backwaters, water skiing, deep sea fishing and many more water...
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Beypore Beach
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Beach
Beypore Beach is situated on the banks of Chaliyar River in the Kozhikode district. This beach was one of the important fishing harbours and maritime centres of ancient Kerala. There is a boat building yard at this beach which is known for the construction of Uru, the traditional Arabian trading...
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Meenkunnu Beach
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Beach
Meenkunnu Beach, which is lined with coconut trees, lies in the Kannur District. Meenkunnu is mainly a combination of two Malayalam words meen and kunnu. The term meen refers to a fish and kunnu means a small hill. This beach is an extension of the Payyambalam Beach which is just 2 km from the...
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Pazhassi Dam
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Dam
Pazhassi Dam is situated approximately 37 km towards the east of Kannur. Boating facilities are available at this reservoir, along with proper accommodation at the Project Inspection Bungalow. This dam is situated around 11 km from the birthplace of Pazhassi Raja.
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Malampuzha Dam
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Dam
Malampuzha Dam is one of the largest reservoirs in Kerala, which is located in Palakkad. This dam is a combination of 220 m long earthen dam and masonry dam, which is 1849 m in length. The Malampuzha Dam is around 6,066 ft high and is located along the Malampuzha River, which is a tributary of...
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Ezhimala Beach
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Beach
Ezhimala Beach is clustered atop a hill, at an altitude of around 286 m from the sea level. This beach is around 55 km from the main city of Kannur and has one of the largest naval academies located nearby. An ancient burial chamber, an ancient cave and carved stone pillars are major attractions...
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Moppila Bay Beach
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Beach
Moppila Bay Beach is a popular fishing harbour located near the St. Angelo’s Fort. It is one of the natural beaches in the Malabar region, whose fishing harbour was built with the aid of the Indo-Norwegian Pact. This beach is famous for the remnants of the fort and temple.
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Muzhappilangad Beach
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Beach
Muzhappilangad Beach is situated 15 km south of Kannur and is one of the longest beaches in Malabar region. It is a clean beach which is protected by black rocks and is known for its shallow water that is suitable for swimming. Tourists can enjoy swimming and sun bathing at this beach, which is...
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Pazhassiraja Museum
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Museum
Pazhassiraja Museum is a famous art gallery in Kozhikode, which has been named after Pazhassiraja Kerala Varma of the Kottayam royal family. The famous Pazhassi Revolt against the East India Company was led by Pazhassiraja, during 1700 AD. He was nicknamed as the Lion of Kerala and is known to...
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Thalasseri Fort
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Fort
Thalasseri Fort is situated around 22 km from Kannur and was constructed by the East India Company in 1708. During the British Rule, this fort was the main military centre of the British troops. This fort stands on a rocky cliff which is situated on the Thalasseri Beach. There is a big lighthouse...
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Thusharagiri Waterfalls
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Water Fall
Thusharagiri Waterfalls, situated in the Western Ghats, is thronged by several tourists. Two streams, originating at the Western Ghats, meet here to form the Chalippuzha River. The name of the attraction, Tusharagiri, means snowy spray. The attraction was named so because of the snowy spray...
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Payyambalam Beach
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 14Places to Visit in Coastal Malabar
- Type: Beach
Payyambalam Beach is situated around 2 km from the main city of Kannur and is a popular picnic spot among tourists. This golden sand beach is dotted with coconut trees. There is a beach resort at this place which offers economical accommodation and offers different types of seafood....
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