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About Calicut / Kozhikode
Calicut or Kozhikode is
situated in the south Indian state of Kerala on the
southwest coast of the Arabian Sea. When Vasco De Gama,
the navigator from Lisbon landed at Kappad near
Kozhikode, the city was the first in the country to
receive a force from a Western country.
Even before the Gama expedition on this land, Arabs
and Chinese had established trade relations with
Kozhikode. During the British regime Kozhikode was
under Madras Province. The city has retained its
position as the capital of Malabar region and major
trading centre of hill-produce.
Major Tourist
Attractions in Calicut / Kozhikode
Pazhassirajah Museum
The Pazhassiraja Museum is located at Kozhikode in
north Kerala. An absolute treasure trove for
historians and connoisseurs of art, the Pazhassiraja
Museum is located in the land of spices, which lured
navigators from time immemorial. The Calicut
Pazhassiraja museum was built as a tribute to this
great freedom fighter. The Pazhassiraja museum has
preserved the memories of this freedom fighter in the
best possible way.
Art Gallery
Close to Pazhassirajah Museum. The arts work of
Ravivarma and Rajah Rajavarma are kept here. The
private property of Late former Union Defence Minister
V.K.Krishnamenon also exhibited here.
Kozhikode Beach
Located on the eastern part of the city, the beach at
Calicut offers the leisure-seekers a long stretch of
endless sandy beach. The glorious spectacle of the
setting sun from this beach is most glorious to see.
The Lighthouse, the Lions Park (children's park) and
the Aquarium (a good collection of marine life and
freshwater fish) are interesting spots to visit on
this beach.
Dolphin's Point
Dolphin's Point is the place where one can see
dolphins playing in the sea of an early morning. The
long tree-lined beach, about 2 km away, is popular
with the local people because of the Lions Club Park,
the lighthouse, and two piers - and of course, the
opportunity to soak in the evening breeze.
Getting There
By Air: The Calicut
Airport is located at Karipur, which is located almost
27 kilometers southeast of the city. There are regular
flights from Calicut to other states in India like
Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Goa and also some other
countries like Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait,
Bahrain, Doha and Muscat.
By Rail: The railway station at Kozhikode is
located around 16 kilometers from the place and
Calicut can be easily reached once you reach the
station.
By Road: Calicut is connected by a wide network
of roads and this place can be reached from anywhere
in Kerala and from the neighboring states.
Accommodation
You won't have any accommodation
problem here, as there are plenty of them at Calicut. The
accommodation ranges between luxury and budget and you can
pick the one which best suites your requirement.
Luxury Holiday India
offers information on Calicut in Kerala India and
online Booking facility of Calicut in Kerala India. |
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