Calicut Tour Package

Calicut (Kozhikode) Once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce center, Calicut (Kozhikode) was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Today, lush green country sides, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly ambience make Calicut (Kozhikode) a popular destination. Kozhikode (earlier Calicut, anglicized form of Calikut) means Koyil (Palace) Kodu (fortified). World famous Portuguese navigator Vasco Da Gama, who landed at the Kappad, near Kozhikode in 1498 was the first place in the country to receive a force from a Western country.

Much of this richness today lies buried in the glory of a past grandeur, a past replete with the trading visits of European voyagers calling on the ancient port of Calicut (Kozhikode) on their regular journeys of commerce, lured by timber, ivory, pepper, ginger, cinnamon and other spices.

Climate
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

Attractions

Kozhikode Beach/ Dolphin's Point : Dolphin's Point is an excellent place to watch dolphins playing in the sea early in the morning. It has an old lighthouse and two crumbling piers, along with entertainment facilities like the Lion's park for children and the marine water aquarium.

Kappad : Kappad is the place where Vasco da Gama set foot for the first time when he came to India on May 27, 1498. There is a small stone monument at the beach to commemorate that event. is located on the East Hill. Ancient mural paintings, antique bronzes, old coins, models of temples, and megalithic structures are displayed here.

The Science Planetarium : Located at Jaffarkhan Colony, it offers extensive insight into the mysteries of the universe, the planets and the galaxies and one primarily gets a feeling of watching a sci-fiction movie.

Mananchira : It was the palace tank of King Mana Vikrama, has been now turned into a traditional architectural masterpiece with carpeted green grass and surrounded by ethnic building. It also has a musical fountain.

Beypore : It is Kerala's oldest port and traditional wooden ship making industry is 11 km from Calicut.

Vadakara : It is 48 km from Calicut is a commercial center of martial arts and the birthplace of Tacholi Othenan,a legendry hero of North Malabar.

Pazhassiraja Museum & Art Gallery : This museum displays ancient murals, antique bronzes, old coins, excavated earthenware, models of temples, megalithic monuments etc.

Krishna Menon Museum : This museum displays the personal belongings and souvenirs of Late V. K. Krishna Menon, a renowned statesman.

Velliyamkallu : This massive rock, once a favorable position for the marakkars to attack the invading Portuguese, has fine-looking natural engravings worth exploring.

Thikkoti Lighthouse : This lighthouse overlooking Velliyamkallu of Moodadi coast was built using the remains of a boat, the remains of which can still be seen here.

Thusharagiri : This is famous for its waterfalls and lush green forests. It is at a distance of 11 km from Kodenchery, a place having lavish rubber plantations, coconut, pepper, ginger, and spices of all sorts, a must visit from Calicut.

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary : It is 25 km from Calicut is a heaven for migratory birds. Terns, gulls, herons, sandpipers, whimbrels, and other migratory birds some even from very far away places such as Siberia and other continents flock the place from the month of November and return only by April end.