Travel Point India takes you on travel to Kozhikode, the capital of the powerful zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce center. Kozhikode also known as Calicut was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Lush green countryside, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly ambience make Kozhikode a popular travel destination. Kozhikode or Calicut is situated in the south Indian state of Kerala on the southwest coast of the Arabian Sea. The district extends from latitude 11°15' N to 75°49' E. Basking in the idyllic setting of the serene Arabian Sea on the west and mesmeric peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east, this district has all the required ingredients to fascinate a tourist.
Places to see on your tour:
Pazhassiraja Museum & Art Gallery - This museum and art gallery is situated at a distance of 5 km from Kozhikode.Here you can have a look at the copies of ancient murals, antique bronzes, old coins, excavated earthenware, models of temples, megalithic monuments like dolmonoid cysts, umbrella stones etc. Adjacent to the museum is the art gallery, which exhibits an excellent collection of paintings of Raja Ravi Varma. You can visit this museum and art gallery on your travel to Kozhikode.
Krishna Menon Museum - This museum has an exclusive wing dedicated to the late V.K. Krishna Menon, renowned statesman. His personal belongings and souvenirs are displayed here. On your tour to Kozhikode you can visit Krishna Menon Museum.
Kozhikode Beach - This beach is a favorite haunt of sunset viewers. Adding to its natural beauty is the old world charm retained in the old lighthouse and the two crumbling piers, each more than a hundred years old, that run into the sea. Entertainment facilities such as the lion's park for children and the marine water aquarium are added attractions. You can visit this popular beach spot on your tour to Kozhikode.
Velliyamkallu - This massive rock, much dreaded by navigators, was once a vantage point for the marakkars to attack the invading Portuguese. An entire crew of a Portuguese ship was killed here. The beautiful natural engravings on the rock are worth exploring. You can visit Velliyamkallu on your tour to Kozhikode.
Thikkoti Lighthouse - The lighthouse, which overlooks Velliyamkallu of Moodadi coast, was built after a shipwreck, the remains of which can still be seen here. The region around the Velliyamkallu rock is the transit home to migratory birds. Thikkoti Lighthouse forms one of the main places to visit on your tour to Kozhikode.
Planetarium - The Kozhikode planetarium at the city's jaffarkhan colony offers extensive insight into the mysteries of the universe, the planets and the galaxies. You can visit this planetarium on your tour to Kozhikode.
Travel Tips: On your travel to Kozhikode you will easily be transferred to the nearest Airport at Karipur, 23 km from Kozhikode town, with daily flights to Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and the Middle East. The Chennai flight also touches Coimbatore and Madurai.Links to all the major cities and tourist centers in India. Well connected to all the major cities and tourist centres in India. Due to its nearness to sea, the place has a hot and humid climate. Summer starts from March and continues until May. Maximum temperature recorded in the month of May is 36°C and minimum temperature recorded in the month of December is 14°C. Southwest monsoon arrives in the first week of June and average annual rainfall is 254 cm.
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