Payyambalam Beach Accommodations & Attractions
Payyambalam Beach is 2 kms from Kannur located in north Kerala. This beach is a local picnic spot. It is famous for its flat laterite cliff that struts out in the sea. There is a well laid out garden and a massive sculpture of mother and child erected by the famous sculptor Kanayi Kunchiraman adding to the beauty of the beach. The beach is not continuous with some part being sandy and some part rocky. There is a fishing harbor 2 kms away from the beach and a temple at a distance of 1 km. The beach experiences heavy rains during monsoons and heavy currents are also experienced in monsoons during high tides. The swaying palm trees, grandiose sand structures and serendipity gives this destination a different identity. Payyambalam is amongst those Popular Beaches in Kerala inhabited with the most unique properties. Golden white sand, tranquilizing ambiance and cleanliness remains the best qualities which makes this destination, an excellent place to visit.
In general Payyambalam Beach Kannur is quiet and clean. As of now there are not any water sport facilities available here. Many movies have been shot in this location including the hit Maniratnam movie Alai Payuthe". This enchanting sandy beach is famous for hosting the mortal remains of Swadeshabimani Ramakrishna Pillai, A.K. Gopalan, Pamban Madavan and K.G. Marar. Payyambalam Beach is a delight to the senses and harbinger of happiness for the tired souls. Come and tie the knots of special nuptial connections with the emerald sea shores.
How to Reach Payyambalam Beach Kannur
Braced by the narrow lanes, the Payyambalam beach can be reached by boarding bus or taxi. The nearest airport to this beach is the Calicut International Airport, Karipur. The taxi up to Payyambala beach charges Rs 1500. More details on transport options at Payyambalam beach is as follows:
How to Reach Payyambalam Beach by Airways: The nearest airport to Payyambalam is Calicut international airport, Karipur. The travelers can also take taxi or bus to Kannur to reach Payyambalam.
How to Reach Payyambalam Beach by Railways: Kannur station, connected daily to Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram by Cannanore, Netravati and Parashuram express train and to Mumbai by the Netravati and Mangla Lakshwadeep expresses. The latter and the biweekly Trivandrum Rajdhani come from Delhi. The Mangalore Mail is a daily link from Chennai.
How to Reach Payyambalam Beach by Roadways: Payyambalam is very well connected to Kannur. Kannur is connected to Kozhikode which is just 86 km away. Mangalore is 138 km from the beach. Take NH 47 to Edapally, then NH 17 to Kannur via Parur, Kodungallor, Chavakkad, Ponnani, Kuttipuram , Tirurangadi, Feroke, Kozhikode, Mahe and Thalassery.
How to Reach Payyambalam Beach by Bus: Kannur’s KSRTC Bus Stand, opposite the collector’s office near NH 17, has regular services to Kasargod, Kozhikode, Kalpetta, Ponnani, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Bangalore and Mangalore.
Things to Do at Payyambalam Beach Kannur
This remains crowded in the evenings. The ten minutes walk ahead of the beach will bring out the secluded and serene area. The travelers can spend an ideal time watching sunset and sunrise at the beach.
Shopping at Payyambalam Beach Kannur
Payyambalam is known for its high quality, reasonably priced hand loom product. House linen, bed covers, table linen and fne cotton saris are inexpensive and colorful. Brass and bell metal lamps of shapes and sizes are a good buy.
Accommodation at Payyambalam Beach Kannur
Payyambalam has very good stay options, which also includes a host of best facilities offered. The accommodation at Payyambalam overlooked by sun laced beach front and sand catches the eye of every vacationer. Air conditioned rooms, satellite TV, multi cuisines meals, and well furnished floors makes the properties at Payyambalam beach an ideal souvenir to spend your holiday. Cliff Exotel International is amongst those accommodations which have very well equipped 14 rooms, houseboat cruises on the Valapattnam, Ayurveda center and a travel desk. The Hotels in Kannur,Kerala are ensconced at such a location from where the travelers can get a commanding view of the surging waves. Ranked at 17th number, this beach is known amongst those Beaches in India where spending few days can be a real bliss.
Eateries at Payyambalam Beach Kannur
Malabar Biryani, much touted dish Payyambalam, is well worth to its reputation. Get some at Palmgrove and Mascot beach resort and at cool land on MA road. A whooping 32 varieties of dosa are on offer at Hotel Meridien Palace’s 24 hours Hot Stone Restaurant. The multicuisine Paris restaurant at Royal Omar’s has Kerala food on the menu. You can get Kerala meals on request at Lakshmi Home stay near Baby beach. Gardens on fort road serves local veg here.
