Munakkal Beach

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An evening in Munakkal Beach

Munakkal Beach is a beach in Azhikode, Thrissur of Thrissur District in Kerala State . It is the largest beach in Thrissur District [1] and lies on the coast of Arabian Sea . The beach is situated 8 kilometers from Kodungallur town.

Facilities [ edit ]

The beach was developed under the tsunami rehabilitation programme by Harbour Engineering Department. A 400-metre open-air auditorium, 1300 metre walkway, toilets, food courts, skateboarding grip for children and a rain shelter are the major attractions of the beach. A casuarina forest set up by the Kerala Forest Department is another added attraction. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

References [ edit ]

  1. ^ "Munakkal Beach" . Manoramaonline.com . Retrieved 11 October 2013 .
  2. ^ "Munakkal beach gets a facelift" . The Hindu . 12 November 2009. Archived from the original on 11 October 2013 . Retrieved 11 October 2013 .
  3. ^ "Munakkal beach gets a facelift" . The Hindu . Retrieved 11 October 2013 .
  4. ^ "Destination management council for Azhikode-Munakkal beach" . The Hindu . Retrieved 11 October 2013 .
  5. ^ "Nod for tourism projects worth Rs. 18. 41 crore" . The Hindu . 2 June 2008. Archived from the original on 11 October 2013 . Retrieved 11 October 2013 .
  6. ^ "Beaches near Kochi being beautified" . The Hindu . 8 June 2009. Archived from the original on 11 October 2013 . Retrieved 11 October 2013 .