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Calicut
or Kozhikode is situated in the south Indian state of
Kerala on the southwest coast of the Arabian Sea.
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. Kappad in Calicut is the place
where Vasco da Gama set foot for the first time when he
came to India on May 27, 1498. Due to its nearness to
sea, the place has a hot and humid climate. Summer
starts from March and continues until May. |
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Hotel Fortune Landmark |
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Address: Kannur Road, Chakkorathukulam, Calicut, Kerala |
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Rooms:
63 Rooms |
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Location: 26 Kms from the
International Airport,4 Kms from the Railway Station. |
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Hotel Taj Residency |
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Address: P.T. Usha Road, Calicut, Kerala |
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Rooms:
74 Rooms |
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Location: 25 kms from airport,
3 kms from railway station. |
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| Calicut Tourist Guide |
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| Tourist Attractions |
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Pazhassi Raja Museum |
Kozhikode Beach |
Manachira Square |
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The Museum is located
at East Hill, 5 km from the city. Tourists can have a glimpse of the rich
historic past of Kozhikode in the Pazhassiraja Museum. The state
archaeological department runs this museum. The various galleries
within this museum have an extensive collection of artefacts that
range from ancient coins, bronze objects, copies of ancient murals,
etc., depicting the rich cultural heritage of this region.. |
The Beach is located
on the eastern part of the city.The beach offers the leisure-seekers
a long stretch of endless sandy beach. You can see and enjoy the
glorious spectacle of the setting sun from this beach. It's natural
beauty and old world charm makes it a dreamy place to visit.The
Lighthouse, the Lions Park (children's park) and the Aquarium are
interesting spots to visit on this beach. |
The Manachira Square
is located in the heart of the city, a place where the main
courtyard of palace of the erstwhile Zamorin rulers once existed.
Presently, the square has a well laid out park, which has a number
of traditional Keralite houses and a large water tank nearby.
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| Dolphin's Point |
Pookot Lake |
Krishna Menon Museum |
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Dolphin Point
is Just 15 minutes away from the city centre .At this place
one can see dolphins playing in the sea of an early morning.
The long tree-lined beach, is popular with the local people
because of the Lions Club Park, the lighthouse, and two
piers.
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This natural
fresh water lake surrounded by meadows and trees on all
sides is a haven for peace-loving travellers. It is located
half way from Calicut half an hour ahead of Kalpetta |
It is located
near the Pazhassiraja Museum. This museum is dedicated to
the memory of V. K. Krishna Menon, who was a great Indian
statesman. The personal belongings of this legendary
political figure have been displayed in this museum.
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| How to reach
Calicut |
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| By Air |
By Rail |
By Bus |
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The calicut
airport is at Karipur, 29 km from the city.The major cities in
india are connected with daily flights to Calicut. |
The Calicut railway station is a major stop for all the trains
passing through. There are trains connecting Calicut to
all major destinations including Delhi, Bombay, Goa Madras,
Coimbatore Cochin & Trivandrum.
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The KSRTC bus stand has
services to Trivandrum, Kochin, Bangalore etc. The new bus
stand on Stadium Road operates services to Kalpetta, Badagara,
Kannur and Tellicherry. |
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| Events in
Calicut |
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| Onam Festival |
Malabar Mahotsavam |
Lokanarkavu Festival |
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The Taj Mahotsav
festival is held in Shilpgram about 1km from the easten gate of taj.
Taj Mahotsav is a culturally vibrant platform that brings together
the finest Indian crafts and cultural nuances. |
Malabar Mahotsavam is
a cultural extravaganza that showcases the centuries old rich
cultural heritage of Kerala. The event is at Mananchira maidan
(ground) in the heart of Kozhikode town from 13th to 16th January
every year. |
Mandala Utsavam is
the forty-one day annual festival at the Lokanarkavu Bhagavathy
Temple near Vadakara in Kozhikode. This is the only temple where a
peculiar folk dance called Thacholikali is presented. |
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| Weather |
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The Calicut
suffers a humid climate with a very hot season extending from
March to May. The rainy season is during the South West
Monsoon which sets in the first week of June and extends up to
September. Best time to visit Calicut is during December to
March. From October onwards, the temperature gradually increases
to reach the maximum in May, which is the hottest month of the
year. |
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| Last Minute Guide |
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| Shopping At
Calicut |
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S.M. Street is the
busiest shopping area in the city of Calicut and famous for its
innumerable sweetshops. Those willing to see or buy the traditional
boats of Kerala should go to Beypore, which is barely half an hour's
journey from Calicut. Plain and printed cottons or calicos available
by the roll on SM Road and is a speciality of this town. Also try the Comtrust
weaving centre in Beypore, 11 kilometres away. If you want to buy
some books for your stay then you could go to Touring Book Shop next
to the Malabar Palace Hotel on SM Street or try Pai's at Kallai
Road. |
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| Cuisines of
Calicut |
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Hotel Taj Residency
offers a distinctive dining experience, one that explores the
nuances of the finest Indian and international cuisines, serving
traditional and contemporary favourites.Cape Camorin Coffe Shop
serves light refreshments and Beverages.Coral Reef,the multi-cuisine
restaurant at Hotel Taj Residency,serves up delectable Indian and
International delicacies. |
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Hospitals in Calicut |
Banks/Money Changers |
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General Hospital,
Calicut |
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Union Bank of India ,Calicut |
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Malabar Hospital,
Eranhippalam |
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Centurion Bank ,calicut |
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National Hospital
Mavoor road ,Calicut |
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Alahabad Bank,
Palayam Road,Calicut |
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PVS Hospital Railway,
station road |
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Punjab National Bank
,Calicut |
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W&C Hospital, Calicut |
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UCO Bank , Calicut |
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