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Voykit pocket guide · India
Koyilandy
Spend a half‑day in Koyilandy for a beach walk and temple visit; stay only if you need a quiet base between Kozhikode and Kannur.
Koyilandy is a sleepy coastal town in Kerala with a handful of temples, a historic beach and nearby dams. Its attractions fit into a few hours, so one day (or a half‑day as a stopover) is enough.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Stay
- 0.5–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹800–₹1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,200–₹1,800 excl. bed · High ₹1,800+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Autorickshaw per km | ₹15 |
| Bus (3 km (1.9 mi))Bus (1.9 mi (3 km)) | ₹7 |
| Koyilandy Halva (small piece) | ₹30–₹50 |
| Tea/coffee at a café | ₹30–₹60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CCJ · Kozhikode International Airport
- ≈50 km (31 mi) north, taxi ~₹1,200≈31 mi (50 km) north, taxi ~₹1,200
Typical fares
- Kozhikode Airport → Koyilandy (taxi)
- ≈₹1,200, 1 h (check)
- Autorickshaw 5 km
- ≈₹75
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Autorickshaws charge ₹15 per km; local buses run cheaper (₹7 for a 3 km (1.9 mi) ride). Walkable town centre.Autorickshaws charge ₹15 per km; local buses run cheaper (₹7 for a 1.9 mi (3 km) ride). Walkable town centre.
See and do
Known for
- Kappad Beach
- Bhagavathi Temple
- Kakkayam Dam
- Peruvannamuzhi Gardens
- Koyilandy Halva
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kappad Beach | Auto‑rickshaw or bus, 7 km (4.3 mi) westAuto‑rickshaw or bus, 4.3 mi (7 km) west | ≈30 min |
| Kakkayam Dam | Bus to Kakkayam, then walk 52 km (32 mi) from town centreBus to Kakkayam, then walk 32 mi (52 km) from town centre | ≈1 h 30 min |
| Peruvannamuzhi Gardens | Bus to Kuttiady, then local transport, 33 km (21 mi)Bus to Kuttiady, then local transport, 21 mi (33 km) | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Joji Home
- Budget guesthouse, basic amenities
- Park Residency
- ₹999 per night, on Kannur Road
- Prinz Residency
- Mid‑range, main road, 1 km (0.6 mi) from centreMid‑range, main road, 0.6 mi (1 km) from centre
- Sadgamaya
- Quiet lodge, phone +91 90252 72827
- PWD Rest House Government Lodge
- Government‑run, cheap
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | क्षम करेंkṣama karēn |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavād |
| How much is this? | यह कितना है?yah kitnā hai? |
| Where is the bus stop? | बस स्टॉप कहाँ है?bas stop kahān hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Very few tourist services; plan meals ahead.
- Beach can be crowded on weekends; keep valuables safe.
- Check bus schedules for connections to Kozhikode and Kannur.
Koyilandy is generally safe; watch for traffic on narrow roads, keep belongings secure on the beach, and verify bus times.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Koyilandy yet. Suggested stay: 0.5–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kappad Beach
- Bhagavathi Temple
- Kakkayam Dam
- Peruvannamuzhi Gardens
- Koyilandy Halva
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Koyilandy, revision 5263818 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5263818
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/koyilandy). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.