Ettikulam Beach , Kannur
The Ettikulam Beach lies at the northern boundary of Kannur. Rare medical herbs (Ramayana) with mythological significance grow on Ezhimala, the strange seven-peaked range. Around 50 kms from here, is the Mount Deli Lighthouse, an old tower of great antiquity. It's maintained by the Navy and is a restricted area. The beach sand is of a different texture and the sea is bluer that in other areas. At the Ettikulam bay one could enjoy watching dolphins. Ezhimala Beach is situated at the top of a clump of hills at an altitude of 286m and it is 55 kilometers from Kannur.
An ancient cave and a burial chamber are also present at the foot of the hill and the hills are known rewritten for a lot of medicinal herbs. An ancient mosque also resides on a nearby hill. This place has witnessed a lot of historical events in 11th century of North Kerala and it is also believed that Buddha has also visited this place.
It is a conspicuous, isolated cluster of hills, forming a promontory, 38 km north of Kannur.There is a famous temple of Hanuman, Near the beach .
The beach sand is of a different texture and the sea is bluer than in other areas. At the Ettikulam bay, one can enjoy watching dolphins. Bordered by sea on three sides .
source:internet , word of mouth
The Ettikulam Beach lies at the northern boundary of Kannur. Rare medical herbs (Ramayana) with mythological significance grow on Ezhimala, the strange seven-peaked range. Around 50 kms from here, is the Mount Deli Lighthouse, an old tower of great antiquity. It's maintained by the Navy and is a restricted area. The beach sand is of a different texture and the sea is bluer that in other areas. At the Ettikulam bay one could enjoy watching dolphins. Ezhimala Beach is situated at the top of a clump of hills at an altitude of 286m and it is 55 kilometers from Kannur.
Expect huge waves hitting the rocks on the beach, colourful crabs,
and beautiful structures on the sand made by the constant hitting of the waves. The way to Ettikulam beach is through the narrow hilly roads, small villages in between with shops and temples.
An ancient cave and a burial chamber are also present at the foot of the hill and the hills are known rewritten for a lot of medicinal herbs. An ancient mosque also resides on a nearby hill. This place has witnessed a lot of historical events in 11th century of North Kerala and it is also believed that Buddha has also visited this place.
It is a conspicuous, isolated cluster of hills, forming a promontory, 38 km north of Kannur.There is a famous temple of Hanuman, Near the beach .
The beach sand is of a different texture and the sea is bluer than in other areas. At the Ettikulam bay, one can enjoy watching dolphins. Bordered by sea on three sides .
| Location: | Ettikulam Beach, 33 kms north of Kannur |
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| From Uthradam Resort: | 1.7 kms from Uthradam Resort |
| Nearest Railway Station: | Ezhimala |
| Nearest major Railway Station: | Payyannur |
| Nearest major Bus Station: | Payyannur |
| Nearest Airports: | Mangalore(110 kms), Kozhikode (150 kms), Kannur(Under construction - 40 kms). |
source:internet , word of mouth
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