Kappad, or Kappakadavu locally, is famous as the beach near Calicut, India, where the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed on May 20, 1498.
His expedition gave the Europeans asea 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.
Actually Gama landed at port of panthalayani, that is some 6km away from kappad.
Directions
Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 16 km
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about 23 km from Kozhikode town.
Private transport vehicles are available to reach destinations from Calicut Municipal Bus stand
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