Kozhikode

Kerala · India

About Kozhikode

Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is a historic coastal city on Kerala’s Malabar Coast with a rich legacy of maritime trade, culture and cuisine. Once a major spice-trading centre, the city attracted Arab, Chinese, East African and European traders and played an important role in the history of the Malabar region. Today, Kozhikode offers a diverse travel experience combining beaches, heritage landmarks, traditional markets, cultural attractions, food experiences, backwaters and nature. Kozhikode Beach, Mananchira Square, SM Street, Sarovaram Bio Park, Tali Shiva Temple and the historic Kuttichira area are among the city’s notable attractions. The wider Kozhikode region also provides access to destinations such as Beypore, Kappad, Kadalundi, Thusharagiri and other scenic and cultural locations. The city is particularly known for Malabar cuisine, traditional sweets, seafood, historic trading streets and its strong connection with Kerala’s maritime and cultural heritage. Kozhikode is well suited as a base for exploring the Malabar Coast and surrounding destinations, offering a combination of history, culture, food, nature, leisure and coastal experiences.

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Attractions in Kozhikode (31)

Kappad Beach

SM Street Mittayitheruvu Kozhikode

Kozhikode Beach

Tali Temple Kozhikode

Varakkal Devi Temple

St. Mary's Church Kozhikode English Church

Mother of God Church Kozhikode Valiyapalli

Mishkal Masjid Kuttichira

Sarovaram Biopark Kozhikode

Krishna Menon Museum

Regional Science Centre and Planetarium Kozhikode

Mananchira Square Kozhikode

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