Kozhikode Tourism

 

Kozhikode also famous as Calicut is the third largest city of Kerala. The place is famous as Vasco De Gama, first European to land on the Indian coasts, landed here in 1498 AD. A port city located amidst the lush green spice Plantations, Kozhikode takes you on a momentous journey through beautiful backwaters, picturesque beaches and ancient palaces.

The boathouses slowly moving in the calm backwaters, the rejuvenating body massages at various Ayurvedic resorts, serene beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, a touch of history in the form of ancient monuments and a colorful culture all makes this city an attractive tourist spot in Kerala. Kozhikode surely offers its visitors a unique travel experience; you would remember all your life.

 

The prime attractions at Kozhikode are its numerous temples and mosques containing interesting sculptures and inscriptions. Famous among them are the Tali Temple, Thiruvannur Temple, Azhokodi Temple, Bhairagi Madam Temple Varakkal Temple and Bilathikulam Temple.

There is also an art gallery and a museum located at East hill in Kozhikode City. You can also enjoy visiting a well-maintained planetarium located in the heart of the city near Jaffer khan colony, Kozhikode.

If you are fond of spending time on a cool lovely beach then Kozhikode Beach offers you many wonders to explore. This beach is a favorite haunt of sunset viewers. Its beauty is enhanced by the presence of an old lighthouse and the two crumbling piers that run into the sea. Marine water aquarium is an added attraction here.

You can also visit famous tourist spots located in the vicinity of Kozhikode. Kappad and Beypore can provide you an insight into the historical legacy of the region.

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Kozhikode Excursions

 

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is adjacent to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipore of Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamilnadu.
 

 

Beypore Beach

Beypore is a small coastal town famous for centuries as a shipbuilding center and still is known today for its country crafts called `Uru' built by traditional shipbuilders known as `khalasis'.
 

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

Kalalundi bird sanctuary is located about 19 km from Kozhikode and is home to more than a hundred varieties of native birds and over 60 species of migratory birds flock here in large numbers.
 

Kappad Beach

It is the Kappad beach where Vasco da Gama landed on the 27th of May 1498 thus discovering a sea route to India.
 

Lakkidi

Lakkidi is known as the gateway of Wayanad and is situated at the crest of the Thamaraserri Ghat pass. Lofty peaks, gurgling streams and luxuriant forests add magic to the journey up the winding roads to this hill station.
 

Lokanarkavu Temple

The Lokanarkavu Bhagavathi is a temple frequently mentioned in the Northern Ballads of Kerala. The main deity is Goddess Durga, with two adjacent shrines dedicated to Vishnu and Siva.

 

How to Reach Kozhikode

Air Kozhikode (Calicut) has an airport at Karipur.
Rail Kozhikode is served by a number of costal trains and several passenger trains.
Road A well-built network of roads connects Kozhikode (Calicut) to the other parts of Kerala and the surrounding states and India.
Local Transport Various modes of local transportation like Auto Rickshaws, Deluxe Buses and taxis are easily available in Kozhikode.