Kozhikode in India

The third largest city of Kerala was popularly known as 'City of Spices', as it was an important trading centre of spices. Flanked with Arabian Sea on the west, the district enjoys the moderate climate. The city boasts many tourist attractions for instance exotic beaches, significant historical sites, lush green surroundings and the vast area covered with tea, coffee, pepper plantations.
Popular Tourist Attractions in/around Kozhikode
Manachira
Located amidst of the city, Manachira is adorned with interesting landmarks such as Zamorin Rulers Palace, beautiful parks like Tagore park and Ansari park, mosques, temples, churches, numerous traditional Kerala houses and a large water reservoir.
Highlights:Important landmarks- Town Hall, Public Library, Common Wealth Trust Office, Large Park.

Kappad Beach
Kappad Beach holds a historical important as Vasco Da Gama landed here on 27th May 1498 with three vessels and 170 men. A monument is erected here to commemorate the historical landing. There is also an ancient temple built on a hillock that is worth visiting.
Highlights:Monument is erected here to commemorate the historical landing of Vasco Da Gama.



Art Gallery
Art Gallery is one of the important place of attractions in the city. It displays the exquisite paintings of Raja Ravi Varme and Raja Raj Varma.
Highlights:Treasures exquisite paintings of Raja Ravi Varme and Raja Raj Varma.

Lokanarkavu Temple
Lokanarkavu temple is an ancient Hindu temple located at Memunda. Goddess Durga is the presiding deity in the temple. Every year large number of people flock during the grand festival of Pooram, which is celebrated with great pomp and show.
Highlights:Ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Durga with two adjacent shrines of lord Shiva and Vishnu.

Payyoli
Payyoli is an alluring historical place, enhanced with old forts and mosque of the Kunjali Marakkar.
Highlights:Payyoli is dotted with some formidable forts and mosques.

Mananthavadi
The beautiful Mananthavadi is worth visiting. It is located at a distance of 32 km from north east of Kalpetta. Perched on the Western Ghats at an altitude of 500 m above the sea level.
Highlights:Scenic beauty enriched with green surroundings.

Pazhassi Raja Museum
Pazhassi Raja Museum is maintained by State Archaeological Department. The museum treasures ancient murals, antique bronzes and old coins, models of temples,megalithic monuments like dolminoid cyst and umbrella stone.
Highlights:It displays ancient murals, antique bronzes and old coins, models of temples,megalithic monuments.

Popular Excursions from Kozhikode
Thusharagiri is an ideal place for trekking enthusiasts. The cascading waterfall, the lush evergreen forest rich with exotic species of birds and animals are additional attractions. Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is a paradise for bird enthusiasts to spot numerous avifauna species. The sanctuary is a haven for migratory birds like Terns, Gulls, Herons, Sandpipers, Whimbrels and many more. Vellari Mala popular for its fascinating scenic beauty with crystal clear waterfalls and wide spread velvet green landscapes.

Popular Shopping Items/Shopping Centre in Kozhikode
Shopping in Kozhikode offers great pleasure to the shopaholics from every pocket of the world. Freak out to the colorful Sweet Meat Street, where you can shop some trendy outfits at reasonable price. Mavoor road is a market to buy fancy and good attires. Big Bazaar road is a whole sale market of spices. Hang around the Comturst Store that sells the unique collection of handloom fabrics.

Kozhikode Travel Information
Closest Airport

• Calicut International Airport

Closest Railway Station

• Kozhikode Railway Station

Bus Stand

• KSRTC Bus station

Road Link

• National Highway 17

Local Transport in Kozhikode
Kozhikode has an excellent local bus service system to travel around the city. Auto rickshaw is the other means of transportation to visit the destinations. It is safe and trust worthy and offers fair prices to travel from one place to another. The other option is hire a car from the rental companies. They also provide drivers if you need or you can drive yourself if familiar with a place.