Kozhikode
Travel (Calicut) :
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.
Area - 2,206 sq. Km
Population - 2,613,683
Access :
Air - Nearest Airport Karipur(23 km from Kozhikode
(Calicut) town) with daily flights to Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and the
middle east. The Chennai flight also touches Coimbatore and Madurai.
Rail - Links to all the major cities and tourist centres
in india.
Road - Well connected to all the major cities and tourist
centres in india.
Places to visit :
Pazhassiraja Museum & Art Gallery - 5 km from
Kozhikode, on display here are copies of ancient murals, antique bronzes,
old coins, excavated earthenware, models of temples, megalithic monuments
like dolmonoid cysts, umbrella stones etc. Adjacent to the museum is the art
gallery which exhibits an excellent collection of paintings of Raja Ravi
Varma.
Krishna Menon Museum - This museum has an exclusive wing
dedicated to the late v.k. krishna menon, renowned statesman. His personal
belongings and souvenirs are displayed here.
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.
Velliyamkallu - This massive rock, much dreaded by
navigators, was once a vantage point for the marakkars to attack the
invanding portuguese. An entire crew of a portuguese ship was killed here.
The beautiful natural engravings on the rock are worth exploring.
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.
Planetarium - The Kozhikode (Calicut) planetarium at the
city's jaffarkhan colony offers extensive insight into the mysteries of the
universe the planets and the galaxies.
Excursions :
» Kakkayam - 45 km
» Vadakara - 48 km
» Tusharagiri - 50 km
» Peruvannamuzhi - 60 km
