Kerala’s First Floating Bridge has been set up by Kerala State Tourism Department at Beypore beach in Kozhikode. Tourists can now walk on the top of the ocean waves along the bridge as waves hit the beach.
Beypore or Beypur is an ancient port town and a locality town in Kozhikode district in the state of Kerala, India. It is located opposite to Chaliyam, the estuary where the river Chaliyar empties into Arabian Sea. Beypore is part of Kozhikode Municipal Corporation.
Features of the First Floating Bridge in Kerala
It is made of high-density polyethylene blocks which float on the water.
The Floating bridge is Build with 31 anchors.
Total Weight of the Bridge is 100kg.
This bridge can carry up to 500 people at a time.
The bridge is approximately 100 metres long and 3 metres wide .
How to Reach Calicut Floating Bridge
Floating bridge Location : Beypore beach, Kozhikode
Railway station:Kozhikode Railway Station
Airport: Calicut International Airport
Entry fee Rupees :100
Timing for the Beypore Floating Bridge
Entry time
Morning : 10 AM to 1.00 PM
After Noor : 2 PM to 6.15 PM
Restrictions for accessing the Bridge
Children under 5 age and over 60,
Pregnant women’s are not allowed,
Disabled handicapped people are restricted to enter into the bridge