Best places to Visit in Calicut

Calicut or Kozhikode is situated in the south Indian state of Kerala on the southwest coast of the Arabian Sea. The district extends from latitude 11°15' N to 75°49' E. Basking in the idyllic setting of the serene Arabian Sea on the west and mesmeric peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east, this district has all the required ingredients to fascinate a tourist.

These are the best places in Calicut to visit.

1.Kappadu Beach
Kappad is the place where Vasco da Gama set foot for the first time when he came to India on May 27, 1498. There is a small stone monument at the beach to commemorate that event.this is best place of scenery also.

2.Pazhassiraja Museum & Ravi varma's Art Gallery

Pazhassirajah Museum is located on the East Hill. It is run by the State Archeological Department. Ancient mural paintings, antique bronzes, old coins, models of temples, and megalithic structures are on display here.Situated next to Pazhassirajah Museum is an art gallery displaying paintings of Raja Ravi Varma

3.Kozhikode Beach

Two crumbling piers, more than hundred years old, stand out into sea at Kozhikode beach. The beach is easily accessible from the city and provides a good view of the setting sun. The place also has a Marine Life Aquarium open whole day.

4.Mananchira Square

Mananchira, which was the palace tank of King Mana Vikrama, has been now turned into a traditional architectural splendor with carpeted green grass and surrounded by ethnic buildings. The place also has a musical fountain.

5. Science Planetarium 

The Science Planetarium at Jaffarkhan Colony is the best place to unravel the mysteries of universe and enlightens about the planets and stars.The Science Center has an interesting array of games, puzzles, and scientific gadgetry, which can keep a person busy for the whole day. The planetarium and Science Center are in the same complex.

6.Beypore

Beypore (11 km) is a small coastal town known for its shipbuilding industry for centuries. It is still a favorite destination to buy large boats.

7.Thusharagiri Waterfalls

Thusharagiri is famous for its waterfalls and lush green forests. It is at a distance of 11 km from Kodenchery, a place abounding in rubber plantations, coconut, pepper, ginger, and spices of all sorts.

8.Kakkayam

The beauty of nature is waiting for the tourists, in Kakkayam. Kakkayam is a perfect example of scenic beauty of nature. The enchanting evergreen forests are the prime attraction in Kakkayam. The place is an ideal destination for adventurers and the nature lovers. It is one of the peaceful and calm virgin villages in Kozhikode which is away from the noises of the city. It is 45 kms away from the Calicut city. The stunning grasslands of Kakkayam is an extraordinary sight to watch. 

9.Peruvannamoozhi Dam

There is another dam at Peruvannamoozhy, 60 km from Calicut. It is a place of beauty, calm, and serenity. The place has a crocodile farm run by the state forest department.

10.Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary (25 km) is a heaven for migratory birds. Terns, gulls, herons, sandpipers, whimbrels, and other migratory birds flock the place from the month of November and returns only by the end of April. The ideal season to visit is from December to April in the early hours of the day.

11.Vayalada

Quite natural place in kozhikode district of gods own country, well blessed with nature. It is a very unknown, beautiful peak. About 12 km from balusseri. Anyone can get bus to balussery from koyilandi or from kozhikode at any time between 7.00 am and 7.00.pm.  Buses are very less to vayalada. So it is better to go with own vehicles. bike is a better option because road after bus stop is not good. Most roads are with rough stones.

12.Kakkadompoyil

It is situated partly in Kozhikode and Malappuram.A large number of tourists come to Kakkadampoyil to enjoy the cool climate and to stay away from the bustle of the city. Facilities for tourists are not available. Accommodation is available only at Thiruvambady. There are many home-stays and resorts of expensive sort.

13.Sargalaya Arts & Crafts Village

Sargaalaya, the Kerala Arts and Crafts village at Iringal in Kerala is an initiative of the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala. It is an exclusive place where you can not only pick a product fashioned by the traditional artisans of Kerala but also learn one or two lessons in the subtleties of crafts-making. Conceptualized as a tourist destination, Sargaalaya was developed and implemented on the Responsible Tourism model.

14.Janaki Forest

Janakikad is the destination where you can unwind yourself. Situated in the Maronthongara Panchayat, 7 km from Kuttiyadi, Janakikad comes under the Kuttiyadi range of Kozhikode forest division. Janakikad gets its name from the renowned statesman V. K Krishna Menon’s sister, V. K Janaki Amma, to whom this 131 hectare land once belonged . 

15.Vellari Mala

Vellathil forms is a part of a high hill range of what is otherwise known as Camel's Hump Mountains, a part of the Western Ghats. Most of the hill range falls in the Meppadi Forest Range of South Wayanad Division, with some parts falling in the Thamarassery Range of Kozhikode Division.This block of compact high mountains is floristically and faunistically similar to the Nilgiri Hills.The tallest peak in this range is called Vavul Mala. At an altitude of 2339m, it is the tallest of the Western Ghats to the north of Nilgiri Hills