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Home » South Indian Cities » Calicut
Calicut Kozhicode, formerly called Calicut was the traditional capital of Northern Kerala under the Samuthiri ruler. Kozhicode, was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Today, ancient monuments, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly ambience make Kozhicode a much sought after destination.Calicut, lies sandwiched between the districts of Kannur and Malappuram, in the state of Kerala. The town is located towards the north of the state and is typically a coastal region with the Arabian Sea stretching out in the east.How to Reach Air : Nearest airport to Kozhikode is located some 23 kms from the town. Flights are available from Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and various Middle East countries. Rail : Kozhikode also has rail links with some major cities of India. Road : Regular bus services available from the neighboring districts and cities. Places To Visit: Pazhassirajah Museum : Situated 5 km from Kozhikode. Here exhibits of copies of ancient mural paintings, antique bronzes, old coins and models of temples and megalithic monuments are seen. The next door to the museum is the Art Gallery and Krishna Museum which has an excellent collection of paintings by Indian artists and wood and ivory carvings. Open from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm, closed on Mondays. Art Gallery : Art Gallery is near to the museum. It has an excellent collection of paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and Raja Raja Varma. Krishna Menon Museum : This museum is dedicated to late V K Krishna Menon, the former Defence Minister and national leader of India. His personal belongings and souvenirs are displayed here. Kirtads : This unique museum houses the tools and devices used by the ancient tribal communities of Kerala. A good library with books on Anthropology and Sociology is an added attraction. Kappad : This historic beach lies 16 km from Kozhikode and constitutes the place where Vasco De Gama landed on the 27th of May 1498. There is a monument established on the beach that commemorates the event. The beach promontory is a very beautiful place providing great view of the stretched out sea. There is a temple built on the rocks that reach out for the sea. This temple is believed as having been built somewhere in 13th century. Kozhikode Beach : Kozhikode beach is a fun beach with quite a number of attractions. The sunset, as viewed from this The beach provides the site to view some astonishing sunsets. Present at the beach are two very old piers and a lighthouse that constitute the local attractions. The nearby amusement parks, Lions Park and aquarium, are additional features. Beypore : Situated on Chaliyar river, some 10 kms south of Kozhikode is Beypore harbour. The old port is a popular attraction and features a community that has been building vessels for more than one and a half millennia. The region used to be a favorite trade center for several Arab countries in the past. The tradition of building vessels, Arab trading vessels, still thrives in the region. Velliyamkallu : The massive rock on the shores is one place that navigators were often afraid of. The rock used to be employed by the Marakkars as a vantage point against the invading Portuguese. On one occasion an entire crew of a Portuguese vessel was killed here. Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary : The bird sanctuary is located at a distance of about 25 kms from the city. The sanctuary homes hundreds of bird species including terns, sea gulls, herons, sandpipers, etc. Planetarium : The Kozhikode Planetarium is located at Jaffarkhan colony. The planetarium reveals the mysteries of the universe, the planets and the galaxies. Daily shows are hosted at the place, at 12 o'clock, 02 p.m., 04 p.m. and 06 p.m.
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