Beypore

Visit Beypore

The petite coastal hamlet, Beypore, situated in the Kozhikode district of Kerala is known for being the host to one of the significant ports that helped in trading between Middle East and Asia. As time graduated, Beypore attained the status of an important ship building centre. The approximate 1,500 years old art of shipbuilding is clearly reflected on the craftsmanship of Beypore workers. The traditional construction of Uru, an Arabian trading vessel also takes place over here.  

The petite coastal hamlet, Beypore, situated in the Kozhikode district of Kerala is known for being the host to one of the significant ports that helped in trading between Middle East and Asia. As time graduated, Beypore attained the status of an important ship building centre. The approximate 1,500 years old art of shipbuilding is clearly reflected on the craftsmanship of Beypore workers. The traditional construction of Uru, an Arabian trading vessel also takes place over here.

Beypore was known as ‘Sultan Pattanam' during the reign of Tipu Sultan and 'Vaypura' by the locals. It gives tourists a chance to enjoy the art of shipbuilding, interact with the locals and imbibe their artistic skills. The port today is no more a mere shipping hub, but a major attraction in Kozhikode that is frequented by tourists round the year.

Few factual information that are beneficial for your Beypore trip are:

• It is connected to Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Bangalore and Coimbatore by road.
• There is a well equipped bus service between Beypore and above mentioned cities.
• It is connected by train from all major Indian cities.

At the mouth of Chaliyar River, Beypore quietly rests as one of the oldest ports in Kerala that once played an active role in maritime trade and history.