Kappad

Kappad, or Kappakadavu locally, is famous as the beach near Calicut, India, where the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed on May 20, 1498. A small stone monument there commemorates the landing with the inscription, "Vasco da Gama landed here, Kappakadavu, in the year 1498." It is one of the most important tourist places in Kerala, with a wide and beautiful beach.

Get in
Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 16 km.

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

Private transport vehicles are available to reach destinations from Calicut Municipal Bus Stand.

Get around
Taxis and auto-rickshaws.

See
The wide beautiful beach.

Do
Spent some time lying on the beach.

Buy
Nothing much to buy. Shopping can be made at Calicut.

Eat
A few eateries are available but it is best advised to carry some packed food.

Drink
Toddy at the local toddy shop.

Sleep
The place can be visited within a day and major accommodation is available in Calicut.

Go next
Buses to Calicut ply on a regular basis. Taxis can be hired to take you back to Calicut.