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Kappad Beach in Kerala is where Vasco da Gama is believed to have landed in 1498 with 170 sailors. The Kappad Beach in Kerala is gentle and partly.For the ultimate beach experience, plan your holiday at the Kappad Beach Tour Kerala.

Located 16 kms from the main town of Kozhikhode, the 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 landed on Kapaad Beach on 27th May 1498.

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.

History

A pillar with the inscription "Vasco da Gama landed here, Kappakadavu, in the year 1498" marks the spot where history was made over 500 years ago. While on tours of Kappad Beach with Kerala Backwater you can see the local fisherfolk mend their nets and take their boats out to sea, in a routine that has continued for centuries.

Vasco da Gama would have seen a similar sight when he landed on Kappad Beach. Kappad Beach
is known locally as Kappadkadavu. A single large rock juts out to the sea from Kapapd Beach. On this rock is a temple that is said to be 800 years old. The nearby Korapuzha River empties into the sea alongside Kappad Beach. You can see these historic sights on tours of Kappad Beach with Kerala Backwater.

Set amidst pleasant surroundings, the resort is the ideal place where one can combine relaxation with rejuvenating Ayurveda therapies.The resort's unique cottages - each one is named after the Portuguese explorers who came to India - face the sea.

From the balconies of the upper floor rooms one can see glorious sunsets. The resort also arranges visits to Beypore where wooden Arabian Dhows or boats are still made. The backwaters of the Kozhikode region has remained practically unspoilt even after the influx of visitors.

Elathur, the Canoli Canal and the Kallai River, both close to the beach are good places for boating.Views of water reddened with the reflection of setting sun is particularly mesmerizing. The gentle breezes that slap your face seems to remind you of the love that nature bestows upon all its creation.

In the evenings, shows on the traditional art forms like Theyyam, Kathakali and Kalaripayattu -- a martial
art form typical of Kerala - are staged.Kerala Kappad Beach Resort's circular restaurant specialises in the regional cuisine of North Malabar.

Eat your fill of fresh seafood. The open kitchen of the restaurant and the friendly chef makes the dining experience worthwhile.

The historic Kappakadavu beach or the picturesque Kappad beach in Kerala, South India is the perfect place for a private tête-à-tête with nature's magical charms. Scattered with fishing boats and fishing nets, the Kappad beach is a painters delight.

Kappad beach tours make you feel special as you experience the thrill of being at the place where the famous explorer Vasco-da-Gama set foot for the first time and discovered India.

Rock clusters jutting out into the roaring sea with luxuriant vegetation add a touch of romance to the pure Kappad beach.

Revel with nature in its glorious beauty that engulfs you into a clean and pure world that infuses joy and serenity into your system. Take a boat ride, swim to your hearts content, play beach games or just lie down on the soft sands of the Kappad beach in Kerala, South India.

Be with yourself, watch the clear sky and the rushing waves, walk in the cool water, make paper boats and sand castles, kick a ball......there are so many options to discover yourself in Kappad Beach Tour Kerala.

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