Kozhikode: A Fascinating Tourist Spot

Kozhikode is also known as Calicut. The district is in idyllic setting with Western Ghats in the east and mesmerizing Arabian Sea in the west. The district has all the required elements to make it a perfect tourist spot in Kerala. A tour package to Kerala should include the Kozhikode attractions. Due to its nearness to sea the place sports hot and humid climate. Kozhikode is a good place to escape the chilling winters and come here during the months of December and January.

Often it is called the first port or place where Vasco Da Gama stepped his first foot and changed the wheels of geography and history of the world. Kappad is the place in Calicut where Vasco do Gama's Fleet arrived. The stone moment at the beach of Kozhikode is there to commemorate that historic event.

Reaching Kozhikode

The air port of Calicut is just 25 km from the centre of city. There are regular flights to Calicut from some major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, and Thrivananthapuram. There is a railway terminus is Kozhikode which connects the place with other railway networks in Kerala. The national highway connects Kozhikode Kochi and Mangalore.

Places of Interest

Dolphin's Point: This is a good tourist attraction in Kozhikode for family and children. Watch the dolphins displaying their great art of swimming and playing. Make advanced arrangements with your hotel to visit the place.

Kozhikode Beach: This beach is a great attraction of Kozhikode. Kozhikode Town Center, lighthouse and Lions Club are the attractions of beach side. The beach also provides ample environment to enjoy setting sun and have enthralling experience of spas and massage in beach resorts.

Science Planetarium: Situated at the heart of the city of Kozhikode, you can unravel the mysteries of universe and solar system. The experience would be a life long experience of watching stars, planets and other celestial bodies. You can also take part in scientific game shows, quizzes, puzzles and win exciting prizes.

Mananchira Tank: This was once the Palace tank of King Mana Vikrama. It is now traditional architecture splendour with green carpet of grass around and all types of ethnic buildings. You can have a wonderful excursion to this place and enjoy the musical fountain of water.

Beypore: The coastal town is a wonderful tourist attraction. The shipping industry of Kozhikode has great contribution from this place. A good place for picnic and excursions!

Thusharagiri: Enjoy the lush green forest, fauna and waterfalls. The place is also bounded by enchanted rubber plantations, ginger cultivation, pepper plantations, spices of all sorts. The aroma in the air is a welcome note to this place of nature and its treasure.

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary: This bird sanctuary is 17 kilometers from Kozhikode and 7 kilometers from Beypore port. It is situated in the Malappuram district of Kerala. This bird sanctuary spreads over small islands thus providing a scenic beauty to the place. Bee-eater, Crimson-Throated Barbet, Fairy blue bird, Sunbird, Grey-headed fishing eagle, Black winged Kite, Shrike, the Night Heron and Grey Heron.