Kozhikode (Calicut)

Kozhikode lies almost on the middle of the Northern part of Kerala. The
boundaries are shared by Kannur on the north, Malappuram on the south,
Wayanad on the northeast and Arabian sea on the west. The word 'Ko' means
King, 'Aazhi' means sea and 'Kode' means place. The name Kozhikode was formed
by combining these three words. It is also believed that the name 'Kozhikode'
was derived from the name 'Koyilkode' meaning the land of palaces and forts.
From the 14th century itself Kozhikode was a famous trade centre. There was
trade relation between Arabia, Egypt, Persia etc at that time. For many
centuries 'Saamoothiri's a royal family were the rulers of Kozhikode. Detach,
Portuguese, Frenchmen established there centre here later. Haider Ali, Tippu
Sultan and English were some of the major powers in Kozhikode.
Map of Kozhikode


Kalari Payattu

Kalari Payattu is one of the main Martial arts in Kerala. Kalaripayattu is
divided into two one the southern style and the other the northern style.
Malabar is the centre for the Northern Style Kalaripayattu.

Peruvannamuzhi Dam

The dam 60 km from Kozhikode town. The dam was built for watersupply.

The Peruvannamuzhi damsite set amid hills is a beautiful picnic spot. The reservoirs here provide facilities for speed and slow boat cruises. Uninhabited islands, a bird sanctuary and a crocodile farm add to the charm of the place.

Beypore
    Beypore is a small coastal town located at the bank of river Chaliyar. The place is 10km towards the south of Kozhikode. Beypore is famous for its boat building industries which is there for centuries. Beypore is also one of the important port and harbours of ancient Kerala. The boat-building yard here is famous for its crafts called 'Uru' built by the traditional boat-builders, known as Khalasis.

River Kallai
6kms from Kozhikode is Kallai, which was the second largest timber-trading center in Asia. The River Kallai with its old iron bridge is a beautiful sight to behold.

Manachira Maidan (Palace)
The palace tank of King Vikrama is an architectural splendor. The musical fountain inside the maidan and meticulously landscaped lawns surrounded by traditional Kerala style architectural buildings are a fascination for visitors.

Kaappadu
The first Europeian who come to India through sea Vasco-de-Gama landed on Kaappadu in the year 1498. The arrival of Vasco-de-Gama at Kappadu made a great changes in the history of India. There is a monument in the name of Vasco-de-Gama at the landing place of Gama. The place is 16km from Kozhikode.

Thusharagiri
 Thusharagiri is famous of its scenic beauty and the breathtaking waterfalls. There is also trekking for adventerous people. It is a one day trekking through this pristine, evergreen dense forests populated with birds and wild animals to reach Vythiri by evening. The place lies in the border of Kozhikode and Wayanad. It is 50km away from Kozhikode.