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'''Chavakkad Beach''' is beach in [[Chavakkad]] Municipality of [[Thrissur District]] in [[Kerala State]]. It lies on the coast of [[Arabian Sea]] and attracts domestic tourists and local people. The beach is situated 5 Kilometers from [[Guruvayoor Temple]] Sri Krishna Temple. In this beach, the river meets the sea known as estuary. The meeting point is known as Azhimokam in [[Malayalam]].<br />
It is counted amongst [[Kerala]]’s most popular beaches because the beach is unexplored by domestic tourists.<ref>{{cite web<br />
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The azure waters and the energy of the fishermen as they bring in their daily catch to the beach is a sight to behold. The fresh catch of the day is sold in a matter of few hours. Visitors can relax at the beach by engaging in flying kites or simply taking a dip in the water. The cleanliness of the beach and the tranquility one experiences here is one of the highlights of the visit.<br />
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== How to reach ==<br />
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=== By road ===<br />
* [[National Highway 17 (India)]] passes through [[Chavakkad]] town which comes from [[Kochi]] in the south and goes to [[Mangalore]] through [[Malabar (Northern Kerala)|Malabar]] to the north.<br />
* [[Chavakkad]] have a private bus terminal where you can get buses to [[Thrissur]], [[Kochi]], [[Guruvayoor]], [[Kozhikode]] and [[Ponnani]]<br />
* [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation]] buses ply from [[Guruvayoor]] and [[Kozhikode]] passes through [[Chavakkad]] town.<br />
* [[Auto rickshaw]] also ply in [[Chavakkad]] town.<br />
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[[File:Chavakkad1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Fishing boats in [[Chavakkad]] Beach after the catch.]]<br />
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===By Rail===<br />
* [[Guruvayur Railway Station]] is the nearest station to [[Chavakkad]] Beach. The line comes from [[Thrissur Railway Station]] and terminates at [[Guruvayoor]]. There are two passenger trains to Ernakulum Railway Station and one passenger train to [[Thrissur Railway Station]]. One express goes to [[Chennai]] also.<br />
* For long distance trains, [[Thrissur Railway Station]] is the major rail head from where you can get all South Indian and North Indian trains.<br />
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===By Air===<br />
* [[Cochin International Airport]] is the nearest airport to Chavakkad Beach which is 80 Kilometres away. Domestic and international flights are available from here.<br />
* [[Calicut International Airport]] is around 104 Kilometres away from Chavakkad Beach.<br />
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{{Tourist attractions in Thrissur}}<br />
{{Tourism in Kerala}}<br />
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