Kozhikode District .... Once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce centre, Kozhikode was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Today, lush green countrysides, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanutaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly ambience make Kozhikode a popular destination.
Kozhikode District found a place in the World History with the discovery of Sea Route to India in 1498 by the Portuguese Navigator Vasco Da Gama. Vasco Da Gama landed at the Kappad sea shore with three vessels and 170 men. A monument is constucted here to commemorate the historical landing.Kozhikode is a historical town with a hoary past. From time immemorial, the city attracted travellers, with its charming physical feature.
Hotels At Kozhikode
Al--Bukhar Tourist Home, Big Bazar 04962704097
Alakapuri Guest House, M M Ali Road 04962723451-54
Aradhana Tourist Home, Kallai Road 04962302021
Asma Tower, Mavoor Road 04962723560
Beach Hotel, Beach Road 04962365363
Calicut Tower, Markaz Complex, 04962723202
Chamundeswari Tourist Home,Tali Road 04962701461
Cornation Lodge,M.P.Road 04962721971
Crystal House Tourist Home, I.G.Road 04962723541
Delma Tourist Home, I.G.Road 04962721858
Fortune Hotel, Kannur Road 04962768888
Gayatri International, Arayadathupalam 04962742368
Hyson Heritage, Bank Road 04962766423
Jaya Tourist Home, Kandamkulam Road 04962702286
Kappad Beach Resort, Chemancherry 0496-2683760
K.Y.Tourist Home, Rajaji Road 04962723056
Maharani , Taluk Road 04962723101
Malabar Inn Unclassified 04962723111,12,14
Malabar Mansion, S M Street 04962721395
Malabar Palace, G H Road 04962721511
Marva Palace , Link Road 04962700109
Meriya Hotel, I G Road 04962722629
Metro Tourist Home, Mavoor Road Junction 04962766029
Metro Tower, P V Samy Road 04962700571
Mughal Tourist Home, M M Ali Road 04962723024
N C K Tourist Home, I G Road 04962723530
New Nalanda, A G Road 04962366863
Queens Hotel, Annie Hall Road 04962702233
Residency Park, M M Ali Road 04962722892,3
Sasthapuri Tourist Home, M M Ali Road I Star04962723281
Sea Queen Hotel, Beach Road 2 Star 04962366604,804,904
Taj residency, P T Usha Road 5 Star 04962765354
Uduppy Tourist Home, Jail Road 04962722901
Important Places to Visit
Mananchira
A new attraction in the heart of the city, Manan-chira-maidan, is the sublimation of the concept of a planned modern city. The historic maidan, adjacent to Manachira has been converted into an arcadia with beautiful trees and plants, artificial hill,, shrubs, sculpture, an open air theatre and above all a musical fountain. No doubt, locals and tourists seeking leisure and relief from the mad rush outside, find shelter here. Mananchira Maidan is managed by the corporation of Kozhikode.
Planetarium
Calicut now wins a place in the Planetarium map of the world. Regional science centre Calicut houses a 250 seater Planetarium fitted with a sophisticated Zeiss projector. The Science centre abounds with puzzles which make mathematics easy. An array of rolling balls move in a circuitous path and perform acrobatics. They ring bells, generate electricity and play musical chimes on their way. Parabolic reflectors carry whispers from one end of the park to the other end. Objects float in space defying gravity. Chemistry brings magic at home. The Science Centre unravels mysteries, explains things which otherwise would be called supernatural.
Backwaters
Unexplored,unspoiled, the backwaters of Kozhikode hold great promises of enchanting holiday options. Elathur , the Canoil Canal and the Kallai river are favourite destinations for boating , Kadalundi with its beautiful bird sanctuary is a charming site. Korapuzha , the venue of the Korapuzha Jalotsavam is fast becoming a populat watersport destination.
Kozhikode Beach
The Beauty and serenity of Kozhikode beach is not yet exploited to develop it into a tourist centre. Still People from all around gather here to enjoy the sunset and it is a popular retreat for local people. Two sea piers almost 125 years old extending well inside the sea are a speciality. The Lions Club Childrens park along with the near by ice-cream parlours make evenings pleasent for visiting families. Fisherman with their small rowing boats entering the sea, fighting the waves and returning with varieties of fish is worth watching.
Tali Temple
Built in the 14th century by Swamy Thirumupad, the Zamorin, within his palace complex, this temple was the venue of Revathy Pattathanam, the annual cultural and intellectual event. The Tali temple is a fine example of the total integration that can exist between wood and laterite, which is a remarkable feature of the Kerala style of architecture.
House of Othena
Vadakara this ancient place is now the headquarters of the taluk as well as of the municiplaity of that name. There is ruined fort in the town. vadakara was the scene of many exploits of Tacholi Othenan, the hero of htee ballads of north malabar (Vadakkan Pattukal) Five kms south east of Vadakar in Memunda amsom, is the Lokanarkavu which hass three rock-cut caves in its vicinity. Annual ceremonies are conducted in memory of "Othenan" whose bith place is Manikoth near Meppayil. Vadakara is also called becasues of its location just north ( Vadakku) of kotta river. the Orkattery cattle fair is held between fabruary at Orkattery 6.45 kms from vadakara.
Kappad
On 27th May 1498, Vasco-De Gama landed here with three vessels and 170 men. If you travel 16 Kms north of Kozhikode by kannur road, a small road near Tiruvangoor health centre guides you to this beach of historical importance. A monument is here to commemorate the historical landing. An ancient temple on a hillock, facing the deep sea, is an added attraction.
