Beypore, India

Welcome to Beypore, an ancient port town located in the Kozhikode district of Kerala, India. This charming locality is situated opposite to Chaliyam, where the river Chaliyar meets the Arabian Sea. Beypore is a part of the Kozhikode Municipal Corporation and is known for its rich history, beautiful marina, and stunning beach. The town was formerly known as Vaypura / Vadaparappanad and also as Beydary. Tippu Sultan, ruler of Mysore, named the town Sultan Pattanam. Beypore port is one of the oldest ports in Kerala, which historically traded with the Middle East. Beypore is also famous for building wooden ships, known as dhows or urus in the Malayalam language. These ships were usually bought by Arab merchants for trading and fishing but are now used as tourist ships. According to Captain Iwata, founder member of the Association of Sumerian ships in Japan, Sumerian ships might have been built in Beypore. There is evidence to prove that Beypore had direct trade links with Mesopotamia and was a prominent link on the maritime silk route. The first railway line of Kerala was laid in 1861 from Tirur to Beypore (Chaliyam) passing through Tanur, Parappanangadi, Vallikkunnu, and Kadalundi. Beypore is located 10 km (6.2 mi) away from Kozhikode city. Beypore is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Come and explore this enchanting destination and discover why it should be on every traveler’s bucket list.