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Dolphin's Point
Here one can see in the early hours of the morning dolphins playing in the
sea. The beach, 2kms from Kozhikode town center is a along stretch of tree
lined sand, popular with the local people because of the lions club park,
the lighthouse and the two piers. People love taking long walks here in
the evenings, because of the lovely evening breeze.
Kappad (beach)
16kms from Kozhikode, this is the historic beach where Vasco-da-Gama landed
on 27th May 1498, with 170 men in three vessels. A small stone monument at
the beach commemorates a memorial, which marks the landing place. This
rock studded pleasant beach is locally known as Kappakadavu. An
interesting feature of the landscape is the sprawling rock that protrudes
into the sea. The ancient temple on the rock is believed to be 800 years
old. The Kappad beach resort is one of the leading centers for Ayurvedic
Health Holiday in Kerala.
Thikkoti Lighthouse
22kms from Kozhikode is the lighthouse, which overlooks Velliyamkallu, the
rock much dreaded by navigators, off Moodadi coast, which was built after
a ship, wreck and the remains of which can still be seen here. The
Velliyamkallu rock is the transit home of migratory birds.
Manchiria (tourist place)
Manchiria is the heart of the city, which cites important institutions like town hall and the public library. One of Kozhikode's oldest buildings, the common wealth trust office is situated here. The large pond and the park are well known landmarks.
Pazhassirajah Museum and art Gallery
5 kms from Kozhikode, located at east hill, the Pazhassirajah museum, run by the state archaeological department display ancient mural paintings, antique bronzes and old coins as well as models of temples, megalithic monuments like dolmonoid cysts and umbrella stones. Adjacent to the museum, is the art gallery, which exhibits an excellent collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma.
Tellicherry and Sultan Bathery (Trading Centre)
These are important trading centers of Kozhikode. The road from Kozhikode to Sultan Batthery (98kms) through a full of steep climbs and hairpin curves, offers breath taking scenic drive. From Sultan
Batthery, it is only 6hours to Bangalore.
Backwater of Kozhikode
Unexplored and unspoiled are the backwaters of Kozhikode, which holds great promises of enchanting holiday options.
Elathur, the canal and the River Kallai are favourite haunts for boating.
Kadlundi, with its beautiful bird sanctuary is a charming site. Korapuzha, the venue of the Korapuzha Jalotsavam is fast becoming a popular water sport destination.
Tusharagiri
Though Tusharagiri is located near Vythiri in Wayanad. It is famous for trekking tracks from
Kozhikode. It is around 50 kms from Kozhikode. It is a one day trekking through this pristine, evergreen dense forests populated with exotic brids and wild animals to reach Vythiri by evening.
Vellarimala
Vellarimala in the hilly reaches of Kozhikode district is a pristine place, not crowded by tourists. The place is ideal for relaxing, taking your spirits through the meandering natural beauties from dawn to dusk. The Kanjirapuzha, tributary of the River
Chaliyar, takes a winding path through rocky terrain, forming attractive waterfalls at many points. One can undertake an adventurous trekking trip and reach Chandakkunnu near Nilambur in Mallapuram district, where the Kanjirapuzha joins the
Chaliyar.
Thusharagiri
Lying 50kms east of Kozhikode, Thusharagiri is a little tribal tourist spot in Kerala. Tow streams originating from the Western Ghats meet here to form the River
Challipuzha. The river diverges into three waterfalls, creating a snowy spray, which gives the name
'Thusharagiri' which means 'snowy peak'. A 5km trek upstream will take one to the stream's origin. Of the three waterfalls, the highest is the Thenpara that drops 75 metres below.
River Kallai
6kms from Kozhikode is Kallai, which was the second largest timber-trading center in Asia. The River Kallai with its old iron bridge is a beautiful sight to behold.
Peruvannamuzhi Dam
60kms from Kozhikode, the Peruvannamuzhi dam site, set amide hills is a beautiful picnic spot. The reservoir hence provided facilities for speedboat and rowboat cruises. Inhabited islands, a bird sanctuary and a crocodile farm add to the charm of the place.
Manachira Maidan (Palace)
The palace tank of King Vikrama is an architectural splendor. The musical fountain inside the maidan and meticulously landscaped lawns surrounded by traditional Kerala style architectural buildings are a fascination for visitors.
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