Kozhikode district, Kerala, India

Places to visit near Badagara

Badagara is a town in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India, home to about 76,493 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 16 temples, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 beaches & coast and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sand Banks (4 km), Mini Goa - Kottakkal Vadakara (5 km) and Lokanarkavu Temple (5 km).

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Badagara at a glance

Location
Kozhikode district, Kerala, India
Population
about 76,493
Coordinates
11.5978° N, 75.5814° E
Places within 50 km
89 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Kannur, 48 km
Railway station
Vadakara (BDJ), 1 km
Airport
Kannur International Airport (CNN), 45 km

Top places to visit near Badagara

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Badagara: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Badagara

47 temples within 100 km of Badagara. The closest is Lokanarkavu Temple (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Badagara

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Badagara. The closest is Kanakamala Sunrise View Point (17 km); the best-known is Vayalada View Point (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Badagara

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Badagara. The closest is Sand Banks Beach Vadakara (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Badagara

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Badagara. The closest is Thirikakkayam Waterfalls, Vilangad (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Badagara

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Badagara. The closest is Payamkuttimala Eco Tourism Spot (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Badagara

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Badagara. The closest is Akalapuzha Backwaters (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Badagara

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Badagara
  2. 6 km Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village · museum, Kozhikode
  3. 17 km Sree Pisharikavu Temple · temple, Kozhikode
  4. 21 km Lokanarkavu Temple · temple, Kozhikode
  5. 19 km Mahé River Side Walkway · river spot, Mahe
  6. 1 km Tagore Park · park, Mahe
  7. 16 km Back to Badagara

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How to reach Badagara

  • By train: Vadakara (BDJ) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), Kannur — about 45 km by road
  • By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), Calicut — about 82 km by road
  • By road from Kannur: about 48 km · directions
  • By road from Kozhikode: about 54 km · directions
  • By road from Kalpetta: about 68 km · directions

All places near Badagara by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Badagara by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1647Lokanarkavu Temple (5 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1443Kanakamala Sunrise View Point (17 km)
Beaches & coast1734Sand Banks Beach Vadakara (4 km)
Waterfalls828Thirikakkayam Waterfalls, Vilangad (31 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens527Payamkuttimala Eco Tourism Spot (6 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs519Akalapuzha Backwaters (15 km)
Museums917Kunjali Marakkar Memorial Museum (5 km)
Other attractions412Sand Banks (4 km)
Forts & heritage712Chalakkara (18 km)
Parks17Tagore Park (16 km)
Churches17Basilica of St Teresa of Avila, Mahé (16 km)
Mosques & dargahs05Markaz Masjid Calicut (55 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves24Mahé River Side Walkway (16 km)
Caves03Ayyanmada Cave (74 km)
Treks02Brahmagiri Peak Trekking (73 km)
Jain sites01Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery (92 km)

Badagara: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Badagara?

Lokanarkavu Temple (temple, about 5 km), Sand Banks (attraction, about 4 km), Mini Goa - Kottakkal Vadakara (attraction, about 5 km), Mahé River Side Walkway (river spot, about 16 km), Tagore Park (park, about 16 km), Sree Pisharikavu Temple (temple, about 24 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Badagara?

89 places on Spotwander: 16 temples, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 beaches & coast, 8 waterfalls, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Badagara?

Lokanarkavu Temple, about 5 km by road; Sri Ponmeri Shiva Temple (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Badagara?

Kanakamala Sunrise View Point, about 17 km by road; Koranappara View Point (29 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Badagara?

Sand Banks Beach Vadakara, about 4 km by road; Kolavi Beach (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Badagara?

Start in Badagara, visit Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village, then Sree Pisharikavu Temple, then Lokanarkavu Temple, then Mahé River Side Walkway, then Tagore Park, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Badagara?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Badagara?

By train: Vadakara (BDJ), about 1 km away. By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), about 45 km by road. By road: 48 km from Kannur.

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