Once the capital of the powerful zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce centre, Kozhikode (Calicut) was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Today, lush green countrysides, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly ambience make Kozhikode (Calicut) a popular destination.


Places To Visit In Kozhikode ( Calicut )

Kozhikode (Calicut) Beach : This beach is a favourite haunt of sunset viewers. Adding to its natural beauty is the old world charm retained in the old lighthouse and the two crumbling piers, each more than a hundred years old, that run into the sea. Entertainment facilities such as the lions park for children and the marine water aquarium are added attractions.

Thikkoti Lighthouse : The lighthouse which overlooks Velliyamkallu of Moodadi coast was built after a shipwreck, the remains of which can still be seen here. The region around the Velliyamkallu rock is the transit home to migratory birds.

Krishna Menon Museum : Krishna Menon Museum situated at East Hill is 5kms by bus from the Railway station / city bus station. Lying adjacent to pazhassi raja Museum, a store house of knowledge.

Pazhassiraja Museum & Art Gallery : The museum is under the surveillance of the Archaeological Deparment of the State. The museum and the art gallery are named after the great Pazhassiraja Kerala Varma of the Padinjare Kovilakom of the Kottayam Royal Family.

Nicknamed the 'Lion of Kerala', Pazhassiraja is also credited with introducing guerilla warfare in the hills of Wayanad to resist the increasingly intolerable British colonialism. This great freedom fighter was shot dead in an encounter on 30 November 1805 AD.

Science Planetarium : Kozhikode wins a place in the planetarium map of the world. Situated within city at Jaffarkhan Colony. It reveals the mysteries of universe and enlightens about the planets and stars.


Tourist Attractions In And Around Kozhikode ( Calicut )

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary : Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipore of Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamilnadu.wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, 15 kms from Calicut is bisected by a tract of cultivated land into two distinct parts. One falls in the Kozhikode District and the other in the Kannur District. Wayanad literally means the 'land of swamps'. Rich in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the nilgiri biosphere reserve, which has been established with the chief objective of conserving the biological heritage of the region.

Kappad Beach : Located 16 km from Kozhikode town, Kappad beach is a pleasant stretch of rock studded beach is Kappakkadavu. To the tourist it is one of the most charming of Kerala's beaches.Kappad finds mention in history and geography texts as the gateway to the Malabar coast. Here, 501 years ago, 170 men led by the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) sailed in and stepped into Kerala to create a new chapter in history.

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary : Kadalundi bird sanctuary, 19 kms from Kozhikode is home to more than a hundred varieties of native birds and over 60 species of migratory birds flock here in large numbers. The sanctuary is also known for a wide variety of Fish, Mussels and Crabs. 

Lokanarkavu Temple : The Lokanarkavu Bhagavathi Temple is a temple frequently alluded to in the Northern Ballads or the Vadakkanpattu of Kerala.The main deity is Goddess Durga, with two adjacent shrines dedicated to Vishnu and Siva.The three rock cut caves in the temple premises are artfully engraved with beautiful carvings and fascinating murals.

Mananthavadi : The panoramic Mananthavadi is situated 32 kms from north east of Kalpetta. Perched on the Western Ghats at an altitude of around 500m above sea level.The forests of Mananthavadi are amongst the most picturesque locales of Kerala. The place is also of historical importance as it is here that Pazhassi Raja, a native chieftain famous for his guerilla tactics against the British, breathed his last.

Dolphin's Point : Here one can see in the early hours of the morning dolphins playing in the sea. The beach, 2 km from Calicut town centre is along stretch of tree lined sand popular with the local people because of the Lions Club park, the Light House and the two piers - and, of course, the opportunity to enjoy in the evening breeze.

Thusharagiri water falls : 68 km from calicut city via kodancheri brilliant for the famous eye catching water falls which exhilarates you.Buses to kodancheri are available from calicut bus station.


How To Reach There

Nearest Airport is at Karipur 23 km from Kozhikode (Calicut) town.Kozhikode (Calicut)is served by a handful of costal expresses and several passenger trains.A well-built network of roads connects Kozhikode (Calicut) to the other parts of the state.