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Sight Address : Kappad Beach is 16 km from Kozhikode, in the South Indian state of Kerala Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Kappad Beach is one of the most Charming Beaches of Kerala, also popular for its historic significance. After traveling around the coast of Africa by ship, Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer He landed with 170 men in 3 vessels after undergoing many weeks of traveling. A solitary pillar commemorates the event with the inscription, “Vasco da Gama landed here, Kappakadavu, in the year 1498”. This opened up sea route for trade between Europe and India and Malabar soon became the gateway of east. The pleasant, calm beach, locally known as Kappakadavu, is studded with rocks. An intriguing feature of this beach is a sprawling rock that protrudes into the sea and has a temple on it. The temple is believed to be 800 years old. Kappad Beach is a small walk on the Korapuzha River, and even after 500 years, it remains untouched and unruffled, making it one of the most serene and peaceful Beaches in Kerala, South India.
Kappad Beach view
HistoryEdit
Kappad Beach is popular for its historic significance; after traveling around the coast of Africa by ship, Vasco da Gama, landed on Kapaad Beach, 501 years ago on 27th May 1498, 170 men led by the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) sailed in and stepped into Kerala to create a new chapter in history; the story of a long and tumultuous socio-political relationship between India and Europe.A small stone monument commemorates the landing by Vasco da Gama with the inscription, “Vasco da Gama landed here, Kappakadavu, in the year 1498.” His expedition gave the Europeans a sea route to reach the wealth of the Malabar Coast, and resulted in European domination of India for about 450 years. At that time Malabar was ruled by the Zamorins (Samoothiris, spoken locally) who gave a warm welcome to Gama. Malabar was abundant in spices, and produced a calico textile. Currently it is one of the most important tourist places in Kerala, with a wide and beautiful beach.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
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