Thaikadappuram Beach, Kasaragod

There are not many people in the world who can boast of catching a glimpse of the rare Olive Ridley Turtles. But a visit to the Thaikadappuram Beach, near Nileshwaram in Kasaragod district of Kerala, might give you the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of catching a glimpse of them. The beach is the breeding ground of these remarkable creatures who visit every monsoon season to lay eggs. Activists of Neythal, a non-governmental organisation, run an Olive Ridley breeding centre here. The ideal time to visit the area, situated 40 km south of Kasaragod, is September to January.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Nileswaram, about 6 km away

Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport, about  80 km | Mangalore International Airport, about 100 km | Calicut International Airport, about 172 km

Where to Stay

Hotel

JK Residency

Cheruvathur
Cheruvathur P.O.
467-2260044 2264699

Approximate Distance: 9.01 KM

Hotel

Raj Residency

Near New Bus Terminal, Alamipally
Kanhangad
467-2208444
9207000044

Approximate Distance: 4 KM

Homestay

River Lap Homestay

Surimi Nivas, Azithala Beach
Thaikadapuram P.O., Nileswaram
467-2288076 2287030
9400902356, 9495512356

Approximate Distance: 6.87 KM

Resort

Kanan Beach Resort

Ozhinhavalappu P. O.
467-2288880
8606208880

Approximate Distance: 1.39 KM

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Location

Latitude: 12.270231, Longitude: 75.10643