Place to visit
Guppy Shop, India: what it is and when to go
Guppy Shop is a visitor attraction in India (Kozhikode). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is October to March. In June there are 12 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 21. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- India · Calicut-Malappuram-Palakkad Highway NH 966, 673637, Kuriyedom
- Best time
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- BLR Bengaluru, 299 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Coordinates
- 11.17316, 75.90239
What it is and where
Guppy Shop is a visitor attraction in India (Kozhikode).
It is in Kozhikode, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 11.17316, 75.90239; the nearest main airport is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR, Bengaluru), 299 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in India. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Guppy Shop is October to March.
- JanBest time11:25
- FebBest time11:39
- MarBest time11:56
- AprPossible12:15
- MayBetter not12:31
- JunBetter not12:39
- JulBetter not12:36
- AugBetter not12:22
- SepPossible12:04
- OctBest time11:45
- NovBest time11:29
- DecBest time11:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | October to March | April and September |
| Wildlife | October to March | April and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Guppy Shop has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to India
To enter India there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months, with two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the India checklist. Currency: Indian rupee (INR), a closed currency; plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter, and power cuts are normal); emergencies: 112 for everything · 100 police · 102 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Beypore LighthouseLighthouse in Kerala11 km
- Sarovaram Bio ParkProject with an eco-friendly theme and in an ecosystem of wetlands and mangrove forests containing bird habitats16 km
- Ambalavattam Kallu ShopDistillery22 km
- KottakkunnuTourist spot in Malappuram district, Keralam, India24 km
- Vairankode Bhagavathy TempleSree Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple (alternatively Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple) is a Hindu temple at Vairankode, Malappuram District, Kerala state, India33 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the India guide.
More in India: With kids
- Ramoji Film City: film studio in Hyderabad, India
- Guindy National Park: national park in Chennai, India
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: zoological park in Darjeeling
- Mysore Zoo: zoo in Mysore, India
- Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden: zoo in Guwahati, India
- Indira Gandhi Planetarium: Planetarium in Patna, India
Every India place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Guppy Shop?
It is a visitor attraction in India.
When is the best time to visit Guppy Shop?
October to March. In June there are 12 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 21.
How do you get to Guppy Shop?
The nearest main airport is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 299 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the India map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Beypore Lighthouse, Sarovaram Bio Park, Ambalavattam Kallu Shop. The rest is in the India guide.
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