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Major city · India

KappadKappakadavu

A half-day stop from Kozhikode: see the Vasco da Gama landing monument, walk the beach and leave. Not a base.

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Kappad is a quiet beach 16 km from Kozhikode where Vasco da Gama first set foot in India in 1498. A stone monument marks the spot; the beach itself is wide and clean. There is little else — no shops, no major sights, a handful of eateries. Most travellers come for an hour or two, then head back to Kozhikode.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
Oct–Mar (dry, pleasant)
avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Jun–Sep (monsoon, rough sea)
Airport
CCJ
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Kappad: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kappad100 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Kappad, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Vasco da Gama landing monument (1498)Wide, quiet beachHistorical significance as the first European sea route to India
Airports
CCJ Calicut International Airport (Karipur) (About 23 km (14 mi) from Kozhikode town; taxi or bus to Kozhikode, then local bus or taxi to Kappad)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Mar (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F) low), wettest Jul (24 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Kappad: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

1 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

1 rd

Mar

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

2 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

10 rd

Jun

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

23 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

24 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

19 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

13 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Dec

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

2 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Taxis and auto-rickshaws from Kozhikode; local buses run along the main road, then a short walk to the beach.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Kozhikodego

Door to door: 30 min

Local bus or taxi, about 30 min

Kappad is a half-day trip from Kozhikode; combine with Beypore Beach or the city's food walk.

Beypore Beachgo

Door to door: 20 min

Taxi, about 20 min

Another beach with a shipbuilding yard; pair both in one afternoon.

Thamarassery

caution

Door to door: 40 min

Taxi, about 40 min

Hill station with tea plantations; a full day if you go.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Kozhikode town

All accommodation is in Kozhikode, 30 min away. Kappad itself has no hotels.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) (half-day trip from Kozhikode)
Mid
₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) (half-day trip from Kozhikode)
High
₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ (half-day trip from Kozhikode)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Bus from Kozhikode (round trip)2 × 1 night × ₹40₹80
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹500₹1,000
Snacks and drinks at the beach2 × ₹100₹200
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹128
Trip total≈ ₹704 per person per day, bed included₹1,408≈ US$16

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2026 estimate in rupees; half-day trip from Kozhikode. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Bus Kozhikode → Kappad (one way)check₹20–30 (≈ under US$1)
Taxi Kozhikode → Kappad (one way)check₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7)
Bottled water₹20–30 (≈ under US$1)
Simple meal at a beach shack₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Kappad is safe during daylight. No lifeguards: swim at your own risk. Keep valuables out of sight on the beach.
  • No ATMs or shops at the beach — bring cash and water.
  • The sea can have strong currents; swim only where locals do.
  • Monsoon (Jun–Sep) makes the beach less pleasant and the sea dangerous.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire
101
Ambulance
102

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KappadKappakadavu

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My bed tonight

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കപ്പാട് ബീച്ചിലേക്ക്, ദയവായിTo Kappad Beach, please

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Fire101
  • Ambulance102

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Kozhikode → Kappad: ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1), about 30 min (check)
  • Taxi Kozhikode → Kappad: ₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7), about 30 min (check)

Say or show

  • നമസ്കാരം — Hello (namaskaram)
  • നന്ദി — Thank you (nandi)
  • എത്രയാണ്? — How much? (ethrayaanu)
  • ബീച്ച് — Beach (beach)
  • സ്മാരകം — Monument (smaarakam)

Malayalam is the local language; English is widely understood in Kozhikode.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kappad. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar (dry, pleasant) · avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Jun–Sep (monsoon, rough sea) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to India

Sources

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