Calicut
The inescapable history of Calicut which
takes you back to the days of powerful Zamorins, becomes all too evident the
moment you step into the city. Calicut travel has always attracted travellers from
across the world and continues to do so even today. It was in 1498 that
Vasco Da Gama landed at the Kappad beach while looking to discover the sea
route to India. Even today the place is a flourishing domestic and
international trading centre. The setting in which Calicut is located is
ideal as it has the vast Arabian Sea on the west and Wayanad hills in the
east and the attractions on offer for the tourists are endless which include
scenic beaches, historic sites and lush green countryside among others.
Fast Facts
- District : Kozhikode
- Other Names : Kozhikode
- Location : If you are travelling from Kozhikode to
Connanore, the distance will be 87 km, to
Mangalore 225 km, Mysore 265 km and Palakad
will be 236 km away.
- Journey Time : It will take about 2 hrs to reach from
Kozhikode to Connanore, 6 hrs to reach Mangalore, 7 hrs to reach
Mysore and 6 hrs to reach Palakkad, respectively.
- Route from Connanore : If you are travelling from
Connanore to Kozhikode, you'll have to travel via Nadapuram Road,
Vadakara and Quilandi.
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Feature Attraction
One of the biggest draws for tourists
here is the
Kozhikode Beach. Take a
leisurely stroll along the silvery sands and let the pleasant breeze stir
your emotions. Get to the beach stalls to gorge on some of the most
palate-pleasing sea food. Kids can have good fun at the Lion's Park.
- Taj Residency (5 Star)
- Kadavu Resort (5 Star)
- Hotel Malabar Palace (4 Star)
- Fortune Hotel (3 Star)
- Hyson Heritage (3 Star)
When to go
The best time for tourists to arrive here is between the months of
September and May.
How to get there
The Calicut airport is located at Karipur which is 27 km away from the
city. The place is connected by regular flights with Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa,
Madurai and Coimbatore among other places. Other nearby airports are Cochin,
Coimbatore and Mangalore. Calicut has direct train connections with all the
major cities of India. The road connections of Calicut with other major
cities are also very extensive.
Other Attractions
» Pookot Lake
It is a natural fresh water lake located at the distance of 13 km from
Kalpetta. The boating facilities, children's park and shopping centre for
handicrafts make it a popular destination among the tourists.
» Ettumanoor Temple
It is a celebrated Shiva temple though the shrines of Saasta, Ganapati and
Dakshinamurthy are also found here.
» Kappad Beach
The Kappad Beach is located at the distance of 16 km from Calicut, and it
is a pleasant stretch of rock studded beach. In the history texts it is
mentioned as the gateway to the Malabar coast.
» Thali Temple
It is an ancient temple which goes back to the Zamorin rule. The deities in
the temple are Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna. It is said that Parshurama
worshiped Lord Shiva here.
