Kizhunna Beach – Kerala
Considered to be among the “most secluded beaches” in Kerala is the picturesque and pristine-Kiz Unna Beach. This beautiful beach is located in the northern part of the state in the coastal town of Kannur. Additionally, since this beach is located in close proximity to the Ezhara beach it is commonly referred to as the “KizhunnaEzhara Beach”. Furthermore, this beach comprises of black rocks and crimson coloured riffs.
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How to reach the Kizhunna Beach
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- By train:
The nearest railway station to this beach is located in Kannur. The Kannur Railway Station is well connected to major cities in the country such as Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Goa, Jaipur etc.
- By road:
If you intend to drive to this beach the ideal starting points would be Udupi, Mangalore, Kozhikode, Coimbatore, and Bangalore.
- Via Udupi:
There is one route from Udupi to this beach, and it is via NH-66.
2. Via Mangalore:
There is one route from Mangalore to this beach, and it is via NH-66.
3. Via Kozhikode:
There are three routes from Kozhikode to this beach, and they are via NH-66, via Kuttiady-Calicut Road/PuthiyangadiKoothuparamba-Chovva Bypass and NH-66 and via PuthiyangadiKoothuparamba-Chovva Bypass.
4. Via Coimbatore:
There are three routes from Coimbatore to this beach, and they are via Kozhikode-Malappuram-Palakkad Highway, and NH-66, via NH-66, and via NH-544 and NH-66.
5. Via Bangalore:
There are three routes from Bangalore to this beach, and they are via NH-275, via NH-948, and via NH-75.
- By air:
The closest airport to the beach is located in Calicut. The Calicut International Airport is well connected to major cities in the country as well as international destinations.
Climate and the best time to visit Kizhunna Beach
The climate at this beach during the summer season which begins in March and ends in May is “hot and humid” with the temperature ranging from a maximum of 38 degree Celsius to a minimum of 23 degree Celsius. The rainfall received during the monsoon season which begins in June and ends in September is “heavy”. Meanwhile the winter season which begins in December and ends in February is “pleasant” with the temperature ranging from a maximum of 29 degree Celsius to a minimum of 13 degree Celsius. So the ideal time to visit this scenic beach is from December to February.
Things/activities to do
Since this beach is located in an extremely secluded spot and has not been developed there are not many things/activities found in and around this beach that are worth exploring. Although a few basic activities such as sunbathing, swimming, walking etc are frequently carried out at this beach.
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