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About Kozhikode (known as Calicut)  Once
the capital of the powerful zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce
centre, Kozhikode (Calicut) was the most important region of Malabar in the
days gone by. Today, lush green countrysides, serene beaches, historic
sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm,
friendly ambience make Kozhikode (Calicut) a popular destination. Area : 2,206 sq. Km Population : 2,613,683 Access Air : : nearest airport Karipur(23 km from Kozhikode (Calicut) town) with daily flights to Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and the middle east. The Chennai flight also touches Coimbatore and Madurai. Rail : links to all the major cities and tourist centres in india. Road : well connected to all the major cities and tourist centres in india. Places to visit 
Pazhassiraja museum and art gallery : 5 km from Kozhikode,
on display here are 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.
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. Kozhikode (Calicut) beach : This beach is a favourite 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 lions park for children and the marine water aquarium are added attractions. Velliyamkallu : This massive rock, much dreaded by navigators, was once a vantage point for the marakkars to attack the invanding portuguese. An entire crew of a portuguese ship was killed here. The beautiful natural engravings on the rock are worth exploring. 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. Planetarium : The Kozhikode (Calicut) planetarium at the city's jaffarkhan colony offers extensive insight into the mysteries of the universe the planets and the galaxies.  Excursions Kakkayam (45 km), vadakara (48 km), tusharagiri (50 km), peruvannamuzhi (60) Cities of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram | Kollam | Alappuzha | Kottayam | Idukki | Thekkady (Periyar) | Ernakulam | Thrissur | Palakkad | Malappuram | Kozhikode | Wayanad | Kannur | Kasaragod | Munnar | Guruvayoor |
