There are many places in and around
Calicut with immense natural beauty.
Kozhikode also known as Calicut is an ancient port city and today is the third largest city of Kerala. There are many historically importan places are there in
Kozhikode. Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed Kappad near Calicut in 1498. Here is a list of tourist places in and around Kozhikode. Kozhikode is home to two premier educational institutions of national importance- the
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, and the
National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NITC).
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IN Kozhikode city limits
Krishna Menon Museum and Pazhassiraja Museum
Krishna Menon Museum situated at East Hill is five km by bus from the Railway station and city bus station. Maintained by the State Archaeological Department and consists of ancient coins, models of temples, mural paintings, antique bronzes, dolmenoid cists and other items of archeological importance.
Beach
Kozhikode Beach is an important touris spot in the city. Well maintained beach sides and roads. A perfect place to spend your evening.
Sweetmeats Street
Sweetmeats Street or S.M Street got its name from the shops selling this famous Calicut Halwa. Kozhikode is famous for its Halwa and Sweets. This is one of the buiest sopping center of Kozhikode.
Beypore is its traditional ship building yard where the world famous "URU" is build, which has been a mode of transportation on the high seas for ages. It is just 11 KMs from he city and city buses are avaialbel to reach Beypore.
Thali Temple
A temple of Lord Shiva which is renovated in the 18th Century and includes shrines of Ganapati, Narasimha and Saasta. The temple is constructed in 14th century by Swamy Thirumulpad, the Zamorin of Calicut.
Dolphin’s Point
A wonderful place located about 2 km away from the city where one can see dolphin’s playing in the sea in the early morning. There is a Lions Club Park and the Light House there.
Mananchira
Manchiria is the heart of the city. Mananchira hosts cites important institutions like town hall and the public library. The Mananchira square is a good place to spend your evening.
Science Planetarium
Science Planetarium reveals the mysteries of universe and enlightens about the planets and stars. Situated in the heart of the city near Moffusil bus stand.
Sarovaram Park
Sarovaram is an eco-friendly development adjacent to Canoly Canal. It is one of the popular spots in the city to spend an evening.
Kalipoika
A recreational boating centre within the heart of city can be seen at Arayadathupalam. Boating in pedal boats and row boats are facilitated here.
AROUND KOZHIKODE
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
Located 25 kms away from Kozhikode city. Kadalundi is the home for migratory birds. Starting from November till end of April Kadalundi becomes a dwelling place for thousands of migratory birds including Terns, Gulls, Herons, Sand pipers and Whim brels.
Kappad is 16 km away from Kozhikode city. Kappad is one of the most best beaches in the city and is in this beach that the Portuguese Navigator Vasco Da Gama landed on his discovery of the sea route from Europe to India in 1498.
Peruvannamuzhi is 60kms from Kozhikode city. The Peruvannamuzhi dam site, surrounded with hills is a beautiful picnic spot. The Peruvannamuzhi reservoir provided facilities for speedboat and rowboat cruises.
Kakkayam
Kakkayam is around 78 km from calicut city. The orakuzhi water falls and dam site are places of interest.
Thusharagiri water falls
Thusharagiri is around 68 km from calicut city. A place brilliant for the famous eye catching water falls. Accomodations available nearby town Kodancheri.
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