Kozhikode
Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is a historic city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India.
The city is also known as the City of Spices. It was among the most important ports in the world during medieval times and have received visitors from Marco Polo to Ibn Batuta to Zheng He to Vasco da Gama.
Getting to Kozhikode
- 01Calicut International Airport CCJ IATA)
Just outside of the building is an ATM of Baroda Bank.
- 02Kozhikode SR
Direct trains are available from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Thiruvananthapuram.
Worth seeing
- 01Art Gallery
CVN Kalari, a traditional Kalarippayattu institution for martial arts and marma chikitsa practiced and performed since 1945, Nadakkavu, Kozhikode.
- 02Mananchira Pond and Gardens
A sprawling park with many beautiful statues.
- 03Sarovaram Biopark
7 mangrove species, 29 mangrove associates and fauna ranging from protozoa to Otter.
- 04KIRTADS Museum
Tribal Research Station maintained by the government.
- 05Krishna Menon Museum & Art Gallery
Ideal place for students of Indian history.
- 06Pazhassi Raja Archaeological Museum
Things to do
City Walk One (4 km). Start from Fathima Hospital, take the narrow line opposite the hospital. Walk past Kerala NGO Union, Lakshmi Printers and Oyisca Youth Centre. Cross the culvert in the swamp, turn right, walk beyond the forest temple, Hajj House, Sunni House, again turn right to Chilli Malabar Restaurant and once again turn right to reach at the New Bus Station. City Walk Two (6 km route with thin traffic).
- 01Kappad Beach
This beach was selected as one of the best beaches of India by the Danish Blue Flag organization.
Where to eat
There is a lot of street food along the beach around the Dormer Hostel.
- 01Night Thattukada
- 02Chiking Fried Chicken
Cocoa Nut Restaurant, Hotel Hyson, Mavoor Road Junction,.
Getting around Kozhikode the local way
- Get inYou can take an auto rickshaw, taxi or local bus to the and then take a local bus from there to the city centre.
- Get aroundYou have to walk the 2-km distance or take an auto-rickshaw.
- Go nextMeppadi hills, tea estates, trekking possibilities and fine resorts.
From Wikivoyage: Kozhikode, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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