Muzhappilangad Drive-In-Beach

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Muzhappilangad-Edakkad Drive - In Beach.:: www.muzhappilangadtourism.com

Muzhappilangad-Edakkad Beach is 15 km South of Kannur and only 8 km from Thalassery Beach. Black rocks protect Muzhappilangad from the current of the deep, making its shallow water a swimmer's paradise. This beautiful beach is the only drive-in beach in God’s own country . Believe it or not, you can drive down the entire 5 km length .A unique treat to your senses.

Muzhappilangad is a small coastal village in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. From Muzhappilangad you can see the Dharmadam island (Pacha Thuruth) just across the Ancharakkandy river.

The nearest town to Muzhappilangad is Thalassery which is 7 km away. The District Headquarters Kannur is about 13 km from Muzhappilangadu.

Muzhappilangadu is famous for "Thalappoli", a local three day festival celebrated in March in "Sree Koormba Temple". In this festival devotees take Kalasham (a sacred brass receptacle) and walk kilometers to the Temple to show their respect to the Goddess.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census[1], Muzhappilangad had a population of 21,905. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Muzhappilangad has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 83%. In Muzhappilangad, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Coordinates: 11°48′N, 75°27'
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   11°47'43"N   75°26'22"E

Comments

  • Thank you wikimapia thank you because iam a muzuppilangada.
  • my wife house
  • I visited here...with my frnds...V drive our 800 here.
  • This is the only Drive-In-Beach in Kerala.
  • This is a Beautiful and Clean Beach
  • You can drive over 3Km here through this Beach
  • This is a part of the urban agglomeration of Thalassery
  • nice place
  • Ultimate place to see .... i went there with my Hyundai i10 .... and enjoyed driving on the sea shore ..... mast place ...
  • I was there last month its really nice and beautyful place for touristers we really enjoy well
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