Ummichipoyil and Varikulam, Kasaragod

Ummichipoyil, located on laterite hill top of Karinthalam village of Hosdurg Taluk, is the rock-cut caves called Muniyaras dating back to 2,000 years. From here the archaeological department has excavated potteries that belong to the Megalithic Age.   

At Varikulam, around 10 km from Kolathur Village, overlooking the Chandragiri River you will find some architectural forms like kudakallu or Umbrella Stones.  

Ummachipoyil and Varikulam spots are located 23 km from Nileshwaram in Kasaragod district of Kerala.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Nileshwaram

Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport, about 80 km from Nileshwaram | Mangalore International Airport, about 100 km from Nileshwaram

Where to Stay

Resort

Sree Gokulam Nalanda Resorts

NH 17, Market Junction
467-2282662 2282925
9745712021, 8606963218

Approximate Distance: 0.56 KM

Hotel

JK Residency

Cheruvathur
Cheruvathur P.O.
467-2260044 2264699

Approximate Distance: 5.75 KM

Resort

Neeleshwar Hermitage

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

Approximate Distance: 3.73 KM

Resort

Malabar Ocean Front Resort & Spa

Ozhinhavalappu (P.O)
467-2288317 2288417
9656373863, 9072373863, 9072388311

Approximate Distance: 3.26 KM

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Location

Latitude: 12.251444, Longitude: 75.12989