About Payyambalam Beach:
This one is the biggest beach of Kannur and attracts people accordingly. At the entrance is a garden along with a statue of a mother and child, a work of famous sculpture Kanayi Kunhiraman. More people come to this park in the evening, however a little further, you can be with yourself and watch the sunset in a calm atmosphere.
General Information about Payyambalam Beach:
Location: Kannur
State: Kerala
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi
Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to March
How to Reach Payyambalam Beach:
By Air:
The nearest airport is Mangalore in Karnataka state. The nearest International Airport is Kozhikode (Calicut). Alternatively, you can go to Kochi International Airport or Thiruvananthapuram airport with direct flights from the Middle East, Singapore, Maldives and Sri Lanka then catch a train or bus to Kannur. You can also go to Chennai (Madras), Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), Delhi, or other Indian cities and then by train.
By Rail:
Kannur has its own railway station and is an important junction in Kerala. Trains from many neighbouring states also pass through this town to reach other places. Thus, it is well connected by rail to Kerala and other nearby states.
By Road:
Kannur is well linked by a wide network of roads and can be reached from anywhere in Kerala.
By Local Transport:
- Bus – local bus service system is cheap.
- Auto rickshaw – This is cheap way of transportation between tourist attractions.Autodrivers here are the most trust worthy compared to anywhere else in India. They have a good reputation for being truthful and reliable in their dealings.
- Taxi - Local taxis are also available at cheap rates.
- Car - There are many Car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.