You’ll want to explore nearby Kozhikode. What’s 30 miles when you’ve got your very own ride? The drive there is half the fun! Among your first stops here ought to be Kozhikode Beach, Beypore Beach and Thali Shiva Temple. Locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Ooty, 40 miles away. If you can only see one thing here, make sure it’s Ooty Lake. (But we’d also recommend Government Botanical Gardens and Ooty Rose Garden.)