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  • Major Attractions in Kozhikode
  • Must Do Things in Kozhikode

  • Kozhikode is the third largest city in Kerala sought by tourists from all over the world due to its exotic beaches, lush green countryside, waterfalls, temples and wildlife. There is always a cosmopolitan essence in Kozhikode which is widely known as Calicut. While travel to Kozhikode one can explore its various places of importance as well as the sea beaches and other treasures of nature.

  • It is also known as the Cock Fort. Some say Calicut is an Arabic version of Kozhikode which was changed to Calicut by colonizers. Kozhikode is famous for its spice trade, fishing, ship building, sea trade, media, heritage, cultural arts and festivals.

  • Sightseeing Attractions in Kozhikode
  • The major tourist attractions of Kozhikode are discussed here in brief.

  • Kozhikode Beach :
  • Kozhikode beach rich with its beauty of nature is a perfect place for sunset views. One will see here the fishermen and their fishing in the sea. Lion’s Club and Children’s Park are there for recreation.

  • Mananchira Square :
  • Mananchira houses important institutions like Town Hall and the Public Library. It was earlier the main courtyard of the Zamorin Rulers palace, now developed into a beautiful park. Various temples, mosques and churches are located near it.

  • Kappad Beach :
  • Vasco Da Gama the navigator landed in Kappad Beach in May, 1498. A temple of antiquity is perched on a hilock here.

  • Beypore :
  • Beypore, a port city is famous for its ship building industry. It is also the main fishing hub of Kerala.

  • Art Gallery and Krishna Menon Musuem :
  • Art Gallery and Krishna Menon Musuem located at East Hill in Kozhikode is a renowned tourist site in Kozhikode. Various frescoes, sculptures and tranditional arts and cratfs are preserved in this museum.

  • Temples in Kozhikode :
  • Kozhikode houses various temples of Hindu beliefs. The temples that are visited by tourists are Tali Mahadeva temple, Tali Sree MahaGanapathy Bala Subramanian Temple, Sreekandeswara Temple, Azhakodi Devi Temple, Sree Durgadevi Temple, Shri Kalikund Parshwanath Jain Temple and various others.

  • Vadakara :
  • The ruins of Vadakara have relation to the hero of the ballads of the north Malabar, Thacholi Othenan. Near Vadakara, Lokanarkavu is located having rock-cut caves. In memory of Othenan, the local people organize and celebrate various annual festivals. One can also visit the Sri Arakkal Kadappurath Baghavathy Temple which is located at Madappally neer Vatakara.

  • Access :
  • Air : Kozhikode has its own airport Karipur.
    Rail : Kozhikode is well-linked to passenger trains.
    Road : Kozhikode is linked to several parts of the Kerala and other southern states of India by bus.