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Kolayad is a small village located in the Kannur district of the South Indian state of Kerala. Kolayad is situated about 36 km distance from the Kannur District. This place with its tranquil environment and scenic beauty often leaves the tourists mesmerized. There are several places worth visiting in Kolayad.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
Ezhimala: Ezhimala is a historical site that is located about 38 km from Kannur where tourist visits in large numbers to witness the ancient site.
Muzhappilangad Beach: Muzhappilangad beach stretches over an area of 4km and serves as one of the favourite tourist destinations of the state. This beach with its picturesque location and scenic beauty is an ideal place to relax and to have fun. Tourists can have fun sunbathing and swimming .One can get rejuvenated watching the golden sand, the gorgeous blue sea.
Pythal Mala Hill Station: One can also visit a nearby hill station called the Pythal Mala where one can go for trekking. This place attracts a lot of tourists because of its captivating beauty.
Snake Park: The tourist can also visit the Snake Park which houses innumerable collections of snakes.
St. Angelos fort: There is a fort by the name of St. Angelos fort that stands witness to the Portuguese style of architecture and is one the places where tourist must visit. This fort that was built in 1505 attracts a lot of tourist due to its scenic beauty.
SHOPPING DESTINATIONS:
Shopping is a delightful experience and this place has innumerable places to shop from. It is a place worth visiting especially for the shopaholics. Tourists from different places come here to this small city and shop taking home good experiences. There are several shops that provide exquisite items that one can gift to ones friends and family. The shopaholics can have the best time as there are innumerable shops where one can purchase items of one’s choice.
HOTELS: This place has a wide range of hotels which provides good services.
The Apsara place,
Dew Drop Inn
Hotel Malabar Residency,
Royal Omars Hotel,
Hotel Blue Nile,
Malgudi Holidays,
Onden Hotel,
HOW TO REACH: People visiting Kolayad can travel either by road, rail or air.
Air: Mangalore and Kozhikode airports are the nearest airports that one can take.
Road: One can take the National Highway NH17 to reach this place with convenience. There are several private and public buses which one can avail.
Rail: If one wishes to travel by rail one can take the Kannur Railway Station where one can board any of the passenger trains like the Trivandrum Rajdhani Express and Kochuveli Garib Rath to reach Kolayad
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