Muzhappilangad Beach is a drive-in beach in the Kannur district of Kerala, on the Malabar Coast of India. It stretches across 4 kilometres in length.[1] In 2016, it was featured among the six "best beaches for driving" in an article published by BBC - Autos.[2][3]
The Muzhapiilangad beach is located parallel to National Highway 66 (formerly National Highway 17) between Kannur and Thalassery.[4] There is an unpaved road winding through coconutgroves leading to the beach. To get to this road, if you are driving from Tellicherry towards Kannur, take the left turn just before the railway over bridge (first railway crossing) you encounter after crossing the Moidu bridge. The beach is about 3.8 km long and curves in a wide area providing a good view of Kannur on the north. Local laws allow beachgoers to drive for a full 3.4 km directly on the sands of the beach. The beach is bordered by black rocks, which also protect it from the stronger currents of the ocean. These rocks provide habitat for Blue mussel, a delicious seafood. Beach attracts bird-watchers from far off places as hundreds of birds flock here during various seasons.
Approximately 100–200 m south of the beach there is a private island called Dharmadam Island (Pacha Thuruthu in Malayalam, which translates to Green Island in English). It is possible to walk to the island during low tide from the nearby Dharmadam beach.
Tourismedit
Since the late 1990s, the beach has seen a steady influx of European tourists during winter. A major share of foreign and domestic tourists are not aware of the potential of this elusive destination. It is a must see destination for Indians as well as foreign tourists. After the face lift of the beach there has been a huge improvement in the facilities available to the beach visitors including resorts, roads, etc. The beach is wide and the sand is firm enough to support smooth driving.
Bird watching hotspotedit
Whimbrel at Muzhappilangad BeachLesser crested ternsRuddy turnstone
Despite a tourist destination the beach is a bird watching hotspot too.[5] More than thirty species of migratory birds visit here in the winter. Among them Pectoral sandpiper and Caspian plover, sighted here in 2013 were reported for the first time in Kerala.[6] Long, broad shore and rocky formations on the either side of the beach provide a safe place for migration.
On National Highway 66 the beach is situated between Kannur town and Thalassery town. There are five village connection roads from the National Highway towards the beach.
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^Gibson, David K. "The best beaches for driving". Retrieved 26 June 2016.
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^"Muzhappilangad Beach - Kerala's only drive in beach at Kannur".
^"Muzhappilangad: Exploring Kerala's only drive-in beach". manoramaonline.com.
^"Rare migratory birds spotted during survey". The Hindu. 24 September 2013 – via www.thehindu.com.
^Birds of Kerala: Status and Distribution; ISBN978-81-264-2921-9; DC Books, Kerala, 2001
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This section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Muzhappilangad Beach news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message Muzhappilangad Beach is a drive in beach in the Kannur district of Kerala on the Malabar Coast of India It stretches across 4 kilometres in length 1 In 2016 it was featured among the six best beaches for driving in an article published by BBC Autos 2 3 Muzhappilangad BeachBeachMuzhappilangad BeachMuzhappilangad BeachShow map of KeralaMuzhappilangad BeachShow map of IndiaCoordinates 11 47 46 3596 N 75 26 31 308 E 11 796211000 N 75 44203000 E 11 796211000 75 44203000LocationMuzhappilangad Kannur IndiaDimensions Length3 8 kmPatrolled byLifeguardsHazard ratingLow Contents 1 Overview 2 Tourism 3 Bird watching hotspot 3 1 Species 4 Accessibility 5 Image gallery 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksOverview edit nbsp Fishermen at work in the beach The Muzhapiilangad beach is located parallel to National Highway 66 formerly National Highway 17 between Kannur and Thalassery 4 There is an unpaved road winding through coconut groves leading to the beach To get to this road if you are driving from Tellicherry towards Kannur take the left turn just before the railway over bridge first railway crossing you encounter after crossing the Moidu bridge The beach is about 3 8 km long and curves in a wide area providing a good view of Kannur on the north Local laws allow beachgoers to drive for a full 3 4 km directly on the sands of the beach The beach is bordered by black rocks which also protect it from the stronger currents of the ocean These rocks provide habitat for Blue mussel a delicious seafood Beach attracts bird watchers from far off places as hundreds of birds flock here during various seasons Approximately 100 200 m south of the beach there is a private island called Dharmadam Island Pacha Thuruthu in Malayalam which translates to Green Island in English It is possible to walk to the island during low tide from the nearby Dharmadam beach Tourism editSince the late 1990s the beach has seen a steady influx of European tourists during winter A major share of foreign and domestic tourists are not aware of the potential of this elusive destination It is a must see destination for Indians as well as foreign tourists After the face lift of the beach there has been a huge improvement in the facilities available to the beach visitors including resorts roads etc The beach is wide and the sand is firm enough to support smooth driving Bird watching hotspot edit nbsp Whimbrel at Muzhappilangad Beach nbsp Lesser crested terns nbsp Ruddy turnstone Despite a tourist destination the beach is a bird watching hotspot too 5 More than thirty species of migratory birds visit here in the winter Among them Pectoral sandpiper and Caspian plover sighted here in 2013 were reported for the first time in Kerala 6 Long broad shore and rocky formations on the either side of the beach provide a safe place for migration Species edit Source 7 Asian Openbill Black kite Black winged Stilt Brahminy kite Common Greenshank Common Redshank Egrets Eurasian Curlew Eurasian Oystercatcher Eurasian whimbrel Gulls Little Stint Plovers Ruddy Turnstone Ruff Sanderling Sandpipers Terns White bellied sea eagleAccessibility editNearest airports Kannur International Airport 27 km 17 mi Karipur International Airport 106 km 66 mi Nearest towns railway stations Edakkad Railway Station 2 km 1 2 mi Thalassery 7 km 4 3 mi Kannur 15 km 9 3 mi Mangalore railway station 151 km 94 mi By road On National Highway 66 the beach is situated between Kannur town and Thalassery town There are five village connection roads from the National Highway towards the beach Image gallery edit nbsp Beach Festival nbsp Sunset at Muzhappilangad Beach nbsp Para gliding at Muzhappilangad Beach nbsp Muzhappilangad beach nbsp Beach nbsp Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach nbsp Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach nbsp Nearby Dharmadam Island nbsp Behind the Beach nbsp Rock formation at the north of the beach nbsp Rock formation at the north of the beach nbsp nbsp nbsp See also editBekal beach Kappad beach Kozhikode Beach Muzhappilangad Thalassery Dharmadam Dharmadam Island KannurReferences edit The author has posted comments on this article 12 November 2012 Neglect ruins Muzhappilangad beach The Times of India Archived from the original on 28 September 2013 Retrieved 17 June 2016 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a author has generic name help Gibson David K The best beaches for driving Retrieved 26 June 2016 Muzhappilangad wins BBC favour deccanchronicle com 24 June 2016 Muzhappilangad Beach Kerala s only drive in beach at Kannur Muzhappilangad Exploring Kerala s only drive in beach manoramaonline com Rare migratory birds spotted during survey The Hindu 24 September 2013 via www thehindu com Birds of Kerala Status and Distribution ISBN 978 81 264 2921 9 DC Books Kerala 2001External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Muzhappilangad Beach Riding on Muzhappilangad drive in beach YouTube video Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Muzhappilangad Beach amp oldid 1217857856, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
