Answer:
He used the route created by Portugal during the 15th Century, around the coast of Africa. After cross the Cap of Good Hope in 1500, he landed in Melinde, India.
Explanation:
However, it's necessary for an explanation about this question. Sure, Pedro Alvares Cabral landed in India on August 2, 1500. But we have to keep in mind that, even if his first orders were to sail to India, he deviates from his route and arrived in Brazil on April 22, 1500. We still don't know if he deliberated deviates from the route or the bad weather obligated him to do that. What is sure is that he used the Volta do Mar (Turn of the Sea, in an abrupt translation), describing a huge arch to the West. One way or another, he landed in Brazil and departure a week later to India.
