Manu's Payyoli Guidebook
Sightseeing
Love exploring offbeat undiscovered villages and beaches? Payyoli is the right place for you. Beautiful coastal village, unexplored beach, ancient temple and friendly locals... that's Payyoli !!
Payyoli
Love exploring offbeat undiscovered villages and beaches? Payyoli is the right place for you. Beautiful coastal village, unexplored beach, ancient temple and friendly locals... that's Payyoli !!
Located around 6 km from Payyoli, amid the picturesque village of Iringal, a wonderful world of tradition in the form of finest handicrafts – this exquisite blend of tradition with culture, Sargaalaya has got it all to bestow a unique and joyful experience for every visitor. With highly skilled artisans from over 20 traditional villages across the state of Kerala brought together under one roof, the village builds a platform for their cultural and financial development.
Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village
Sargalaya RoadLocated around 6 km from Payyoli, amid the picturesque village of Iringal, a wonderful world of tradition in the form of finest handicrafts – this exquisite blend of tradition with culture, Sargaalaya has got it all to bestow a unique and joyful experience for every visitor. With highly skilled artisans from over 20 traditional villages across the state of Kerala brought together under one roof, the village builds a platform for their cultural and financial development.
Kolavipalam beach also known as the 'Turtle Beach' is located south of the Murad River about 7 km from Payyoli. The turtles that frequent the beach are no ordinary turtle; these are the famous Olive Ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea)
The turtle season is in September when you can witness the turtles visiting the beach to lay eggs.
Kolavipalam beach
Unnamed RoadKolavipalam beach also known as the 'Turtle Beach' is located south of the Murad River about 7 km from Payyoli. The turtles that frequent the beach are no ordinary turtle; these are the famous Olive Ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea)
The turtle season is in September when you can witness the turtles visiting the beach to lay eggs.
Sightseeing
The house which belonged to the successors of Kunjali Marakkar, the naval chieftains of the Zamorins in Kozhikode, is built by laterite stones and has been converted to a memorial by the state archeological department. About 7 km from Payyoli.
The exhibits in the museum include the sword used by the legendary warrior, Kunjali Marakkar, and cannonballs and some other war relics belonging to the period of the Zamorins can be seen here.
Kunjali Marakkar Museum
The house which belonged to the successors of Kunjali Marakkar, the naval chieftains of the Zamorins in Kozhikode, is built by laterite stones and has been converted to a memorial by the state archeological department. About 7 km from Payyoli.
The exhibits in the museum include the sword used by the legendary warrior, Kunjali Marakkar, and cannonballs and some other war relics belonging to the period of the Zamorins can be seen here.
Kozhikode is a coastal city in the south Indian state of Kerala. It was a significant spice trade center and is close to Kappad Beach, where Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed in 1498.
It was the Capital of Malabar during the Zamorin rule 500 years ago and is famous for its centuries-old trade in cotton and spices with Jews, Arabs, Phoenicians, and Chinese.
Kozhikode
Kozhikode is a coastal city in the south Indian state of Kerala. It was a significant spice trade center and is close to Kappad Beach, where Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed in 1498.
It was the Capital of Malabar during the Zamorin rule 500 years ago and is famous for its centuries-old trade in cotton and spices with Jews, Arabs, Phoenicians, and Chinese.
Temple
Surrounded by myth, stories and folklore, do not miss this ancient temple that is an integral part of the coastal village's history, culture, and life. Payyoli hosts a temple festival here that is held every February 6 -10 each year, which is a treat to watch. Highly recommended!!
Sree Kurumba Temple
Surrounded by myth, stories and folklore, do not miss this ancient temple that is an integral part of the coastal village's history, culture, and life. Payyoli hosts a temple festival here that is held every February 6 -10 each year, which is a treat to watch. Highly recommended!!
Train ride
This small and cute railway station is an attraction by itself. Catch a train, get the local experience and explore near by places !!
Payyoli railway station ticket counter
Edapally Panvel HighwayThis small and cute railway station is an attraction by itself. Catch a train, get the local experience and explore near by places !!
Payo sa lungsod
Paano makapaglibot
Payyoli is well connected by trains and buses.
Trains and buses are available, highly recommended if you like local experience. You could opt for cabs and tuktuks too.
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Visit Kozikode city for it's history, food and culture
Formerly known as Calicut, Kozhikode was the Capital of Malabar during the Zamorin rule 500 years ago and is famous for its centuries-old trade in cotton and spices with Jews, Arabs, Phoenicians and Chinese.
Vasco da Gama had set his foot on the remote beach of Kappad in Kozhikode in 1498 and 'Discovered India' and established spice trade routes with the west
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Thikkodi Light House
The famous lighthouse, made up of shipwreck, is a must visit for anyone planning a trip to Payyoli.
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Bird watching at Moorad river
The banks of river Moorad, which is just a kilometre away from the Payyoli beach is home to some exotic breed of birds, which makes it an ideal place for bird watching. Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary lies in the close to the beach, which is the reason why you can spot a large number of domestic and migratory birds
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Endangered Olive Ridley turtles
At Payyoli beach you can spot the endangered Olive Ridley turtles who visit the place during the month of November – December to hatch eggs. The turtles often found in warm and tropical water of Pacific and Indian Oceans are a treat to watch
Mga kapaki-pakinabang na parirala
Local Language - Malayalam
Basic Greetings
Hello - 'Namaskaram'
Thank you - 'Nuhnni'
Where - 'evuhdey'
where is the bus? - 'evuhdey bus ?'