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About Kozhikode (Calicut)
| About Kozikode(Calicut): | Kozhikode is blessed with an idyllic setting since it is situated in Kerala and is bordered by Wayanad Hill’s mesmeric peaks on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. There are several places located over here which interest the tourists such as Kappad where Vasco da Gama put his foot first when he visited India in 1948. Another chief attraction for tourists is Pazhassirajah Museum situated on the east hill having a display of antique bronzes, ancient mural paintings, models of temples, old coins and megalithic structures. On a trip to Kozhikode one can visit all the places and can know about the rich culture of the district.
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Other Attractions In & Around
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Beypore
Beypore is a small costal town located 11 kms away and famous for its industry of shipbuilding for centuries. It is one of the best destinations if one wants to buy large boats. . TOP
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Krishna Menon Museum
The Krishna Menon Museum is situated near the Pazhassiraja Museum. The Museum is made in the memory of V.K. Krishna Menon, a great statesman of India. The museum comprises of the belongings of this political figure, who was actually a legend.. TOP
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Main attraction of Kozhikode
The chief tourist attractions in Kozhikode include Pazhassiraja Museum, Krishna Menon Museum, Art Gallery, Kozhikode Beach, Manachira Square, Vadakara, Thusharagiri, Beypore, and Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary.. TOP
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Manachira Square
The Manachira Square is situated in the city’s heart, a place where the chief courtyard of the palace of Zamorin rulers was once present. At present, Manachira Square has a park which consists of numerable traditional Keralite houses and also a huge water tank located closely.. TOP
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Thusharagiri
Thusharagiri is popular for its lush green forests and waterfalls. Located 11 kms away from Kodenchery, Thusharagiri is a place which is abundant in coconut, rubber plantations, ginger, pepper and all kinds of spices. There is a dam located at Kakkayam which is at a distance of 45 km from Calicut. This place offers challenging rock climbing and trekking through numerous waterfalls and river path.. TOP
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Vadakara
Vadakara is a martial arts commercial center and is the Tacholi Othenan’s birth place who was a North Malabar’s legendary hero. One can visit Vadakara on a trip to Kozhikode.. TOP
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