Kozhikode Kerala

Wherever in Kerala you are, Kozhikode is one place that won’t let you go until you have explored the riches it has to offer. Previously known as Calicut, the backwater town of Kozhikode has a number of nature’s surprises in store for you – beaches, backwaters, rivers, lakes etc. What’s more you like soft adventure, the travel destinations also offers you some excellent trekking opportunities. And who will not want to spend a few days at a place that was once visited by the famous Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama. If you have a few more days in hand, you can set off to explore more travel spots, significant in terms of history, heritage and culture.

Activities to Do in Kozhikode

History and natural riches in Kozhikode welcome you at the same time. Start with a boat ride along the river and reach the Canolly Canal. Get to find out how well nature has blessed the backwater town of Kozhikode. Along with your family and kids, you can set out on a backwaters tour in a luxurious houseboat. During your stay on the houseboat, you can also relish the toothsome traditional delicacies of Kerala.

Make a visit to the closely located Beypore village. During the time when colonial traders used to come here, Beypore was a flourishing port. Remember to interact with locals to extract the maximum of your holiday in Kozhikode.

Your family and kids can have a fun-filled experience at the Lion’s Park. It is a theme park offering a number of recreational activities for your family and kids. Nearby is also an Art Gallery where art connoisseurs can have a great time. The galley has on display some of the greatest works of the Indian artists.

In and Around

Start your sightseeing tour in Kozhikode with an eye-feasting experience at the Thusharagiri waterfalls. Perched in the ranges of the Western Ghats, the place offers to see three scenic waterfalls. Also explore the creations of nature because you are surrounded by them all around. Standing on the East Hill is the Pazhassi Raja Museum, maintained by the State Archaeological Department. Next, you need to head straight to the Kappad beach, where the Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama visited in 1498. It was a new route discovered by him to India. The 14th century Thali Temple is another major tourist attraction. The temple is built on the lines of the typical Keralan architecture.

Where to Stay

Malabar Palace, Taj Residency, Marva Palace, Residency Park, Queens Hotel, Uduppy Tourist Home, Sea Queen Hotel, Calicut Tower, Fortune Hotel, Delma Tourist Home, Jaya Tourist Home, Kappad Beach Resort and Hyson Heritage are some popular stay options in Kozhikode.

Kozhikode Air/ Rail/ Road Link

Just at a distance iof 23 km from the town is the Karipur International Airport. The airport has regular flights connecting to key destinations in India and the Gulf countries. Rail and road routes are also well networked. You can also avail the bus services running between Kozhikode and all the major cities of southern India.