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

Homestay

Chinchoos Home Stay

Prapa house
Kanhnagad south
0467-2205452
9495671475,9567477725

Approximate Distance: 3.36 KM

Resort

Kanan Beach Resort

Ozhinhavalappu P. O.
467-2288880
8606208880

Approximate Distance: 1.39 KM

Resort

Neeleshwar Hermitage

P.O. Ozhinhavalappu
467-2288876 2288877, 2287510, 2288878
9847222600

Approximate Distance: 1.26 KM

Homestay

FARM PATHAYAPPURA

KANHIRAPOYIL POST
ANANDASHRAM VIA
467-208064 9446065064
9447238525

Approximate Distance: 9.92 KM

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Location

Latitude: 12.270231, Longitude: 75.10643