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About Kozhikode (Calicut) Tourism
Kozhikode or Calicut as it was known to the Europeans was where Vasco da Gama first landed in India in 1498. It was earlier visited by the explorer Marco Polo in 1320 AD who talked about the 'Great Province of Malabar'. Kozhikode
was once the capital of the powerful sea lords known as Zamorins or
Samuthiris, and till date is a prosperous centre of trade and commerce.
The idyllic setting, with the Arabian Sea on the west and Wayanad
Hills on the east, has made it a popular tourist destination over the
years. Today, the town is known for its beautiful countryside, pristine
beaches, historic sites, calm backwaters, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers,
timber industry and ayurvedic medicines.
Overview of the destination Calicut is a city with greenery and having small lake (canoli canal) going through the city. Kallai river (Wold famous timber trade centre),mananchira square, city
Kozhikode At A Glance - Calicut is the anglicised form of Kalikut, the Arabic for the Malayalam, Kozhikode.
Travel Blog of Kozhikode - Kozhikode the third largest city of Kerala, one time capital of the Zamorins is a historically important place.
Calicut Heritage Forum - Calicut was known as the "City of Truth" due to its reputation for honesty and fair trade.
Official Websites
Kerala Tourism - Kerala Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Kerala Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Kerala, Lists of Tourist Guides in Kerala and Transportation in Kerala.
Kerala Government - Kerala Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
Kozhikode District Website - Kozhikode District Website covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Weather - Weather forecast for Kozhikode with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
