With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy everything that Kannur, 40 miles away, has to offer. Payyambalam Beach should be high up on your list here. Arakkal Museum and Meenkunnu Beach are terrific attractions too. Don’t miss Mangalore either! Just 40 miles away, Panambur Beach, Tannirbhavi Beach and Manasa Amusement & Water Park are non-negotiable stops here.