Image: Kappad beach, Calicut, of da Gama fame.Image by: Mujib
Text by: Tanya Munshi
One of the prime commercial centres in its yesteryears, Kozhikode now opens up its natural beauty of the greenery, beaches and historical sites for one and all.
About the place
Described as the ‘great province of Malabar’, by the famed explorer Marco Polo, today, Calicut’s (the other name for Kozhikode), historical monuments bear testimony of the once enormous wealth that existed here. From a whole lot of condiments and spices, to ivory and wood, it attracted traders mostly from Europe to reap the benefits of Kozhikode.
Kozikode today offers tonic for the eyes when you set your sights on the lush green forests around the Tusharagiri Waterfalls. Surrounded by rubber, pepper, ginger and other spice plantations with flora and fauna giving you company makes Kozhikode an ideal weekend destination.
While on a visit here, you can also make a trip to the famed 14th century Tali Temple, Krishna Menon Museum, Pazhassiraja Museum, the fishing harbours of ancient Kerala at Beypore and a pleasant Kappad beach to name a few. You can also make trip to Dolphin Point, Malabar Houseboats and Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary as well. Last but not the least, a visit to the Kalaman Para Maruthilavu Tourist Spot, which is a beautiful forest area, located 50 kms away from Kozhikode City in the Kozhikode-Wynad National Highway at Chippilithodu.
How to get there
State run buses such as the KSRTC buses ply frequently. By road, Kozhikode is about 180 kms from Kochi.
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Air: There are daily flights to Kozhikode. The nearest airport from Kozhikode is Karipur, which is 23 kms from Kzhikode town.
One of the prime commercial centres in its yesteryears, Kozhikode now opens up its natural beauty of the greenery, beaches and historical sites for one and all.
About the place
Described as the ‘great province of Malabar’, by the famed explorer Marco Polo, today, Calicut’s (the other name for Kozhikode), historical monuments bear testimony of the once enormous wealth that existed here. From a whole lot of condiments and spices, to ivory and wood, it attracted traders mostly from Europe to reap the benefits of Kozhikode.
Kozikode today offers tonic for the eyes when you set your sights on the lush green forests around the Tusharagiri Waterfalls. Surrounded by rubber, pepper, ginger and other spice plantations with flora and fauna giving you company makes Kozhikode an ideal weekend destination.
While on a visit here, you can also make a trip to the famed 14th century Tali Temple, Krishna Menon Museum, Pazhassiraja Museum, the fishing harbours of ancient Kerala at Beypore and a pleasant Kappad beach to name a few. You can also make trip to Dolphin Point, Malabar Houseboats and Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary as well. Last but not the least, a visit to the Kalaman Para Maruthilavu Tourist Spot, which is a beautiful forest area, located 50 kms away from Kozhikode City in the Kozhikode-Wynad National Highway at Chippilithodu.
How to get there
State run buses such as the KSRTC buses ply frequently. By road, Kozhikode is about 180 kms from Kochi.
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Air: There are daily flights to Kozhikode. The nearest airport from Kozhikode is Karipur, which is 23 kms from Kzhikode town.
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Rail: Nearest railway station which is Kozhikode railway station is 19kms away.
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