Kozhikode
Introduction
:
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
Travel Attraction at Kozhikode:
Art Gallery, Krishnamenon Museum: Close to Pazhassirajah Museum.
The arts work of Ravivarma and Rajah Rajavarma are kept here.
The private property of Late former Union Defence Minister
V.K.Krishnamenon also exhibited here.
Kallai: 2 Km from Kozhikode, the World's second timber trading centre.
Kappad: The old Port where Vasco da Gamma landed on 17th May 1548
with 170 men in three Vessels (16 Km from Kozhikode)
Pazhassirajah
Museum : 5 Km from Kozhikode, the museum situated
on the east hill. It is under the Archeological department
of the State.
Travel
Information Kozhikode :
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.
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