Kozhikode Tour and Travel Guide

Kozhikode-Wonderful city of Nature and Heritage

About Kozhikode Tour and Travel Guide

Formerly called Calicut, Kozhikode is situated in Kerala. It was the Capital of Malabar at the time of Zamorin rule  500 years ago. The city is known for its centuries-old trade in cotton and spices with Jews, Arabs, Phoenicians as well as Chinese. With the setting of the Arabian Sea on the western side and the mesmerizing peaks of the Wayanad hills located on the east, here you can find serene beaches, green countryside, and historic sites, all making Kozhikode a well-known travel destination. You can come here through Kerala travel packages.

Vasco da Gama came to the remote beach of Kappad located in Kozhikode in 1498 and 'Discovered India. He set up spice trade routes with the west. Kozhikode is the principal center for different commodities like pepper coconut, coffee, rubber, lemongrass oil, etc produced in Kozhikode as well as adjacent areas of Wayanad, Malappuram, and Kannur.  Being the big trade center in Malabar as well as an exporter to other countries, the international tourist called Kozhikode ‘the noble emporium of India’.  You can come here through Kozhikode trip packages.

Places to Visit Kozhikode

Backwaters in Kozhikode

Situated on the north side of Kerala, Kozhikode is an exemplary destination for its backwaters. These backwaters have abundant natural beauty, dense greenery as well as flora and fauna. The rivulets, lakes as well as canals of Kozhikode have engaging beauty. The calm of these undisturbed waters instills a feeling of peace as well as serenity. You can come here through Kerala holiday packages and these are among the mesmerizing backwaters of Kerala.

Kozhippara Falls, Kozhikode

With easy access through roads, Kozhippara Falls is located on the borders touching Kakkadampoyil located on the Malappuram -Calicut divide in the Malappuram district. Given the exclusive sight, the falls are well known for swimming, bird watching as well as jungle trekking. Also called Kakkadampoyil Waterfall, the Kozhippara waterfall is situated on the Kuthradampuzha river. You can come here through Kerala adventure trip packages.

Thusharagiri Waterfall, Kozhikode

 Situated in the Western Ghats of Kozhikode in Kerala, Thusharagiri Fall moves down in the form of three waterfalls. It means snow-covered mountains. You can have trekking trails to Lakkidi Ghat through thick foliage & lush, green surroundings providing the visitors a complete delight. You can come here through Kerala adventure tour packages. 

Thikkoti Light House, Kozhikode

Constructed on the remains of a shipwreck, the Thikkoti Lighthouse is among the principal attractions in  Kozhikode. Set on a rocky shoreline, it has a scenic view and you can see nomadic birds. You can come here through Kerala vacation trip packages.

Beypore, Kozhikode

Beypore is a coastal town in Kozhikode. Located at the entry point of the Chaliyar River, this town has vibrant shades of green and is engulfed with mystic shades of blue. During the reign of Tipu Sultan, it was called Sultan Pattanam.

The town is known for shipbuilding. The shipbuilding yard at this place is well known for the construction of traditional Arabian trading vessels. This craft is more than 1500 years old and is done by expert craftsmen possessing extraordinary skills. You can come to this town through Kerala trip packages conducted by Hellovisit.

In fact, the flagship responsible for defeating Napoleon Bonaparte in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 was constructed in Beypore apart from various other vessels. Also, the wooden barges that sailed in the Suez Canal at the time of Cleopatra’s reign are said to have been constructed at Beypore.