A significant seaside town during the centuries of colonisation, Thalassery is the land of three Cs: Circus, Cakes, and Cricket as all these three found its entry to India, here.

DO

► Drive your car onto the sands of Muzhappilangad drive-in beach, voted by BBC as one of the world’s top six beaches.

► Go hunting for speciality oysters all across the town, from the beach to the bus station.

STAY

► Ayisha Manzil Homestay was built in 1900 in traditional Kerala style-architecture. The bungalow has deluxe rooms, a pool overlooking the sea, and serves delicious Mopilah dishes.

► SwaSwara Resort overlooks the Om Beach and it is one of the best wellness properties along the Konkan coast.