Your Tour 
Kozhicode (old popular name - Calicut)
Location
Once the capital of the Samuthiri ruler, Kozhicode was the most important region of Malabar innorthern Kerala in the bygone era. Today, ancient monuments, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture, and warm and friendly ambience make Kozhicode a much sought-after tourist destination. Kozhicode is sandwiched between the districts of Kannur and Malappuram. The town a typical a coastal region with the Arabian Sea stretching out to its east.
How to Reach
By air: The nearby airport is located some 23 km from the
town. It receives flights from Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and various Middle
East countries.By rail: Kozhikode also has rail links with some major cities of India.
By road: Regular bus services to Kozhikode are available from the neighboring districts and cities.
Tourist attractions
Pazhassirajah Museum: This museum, situated 5 km from Kozhikode, exhibits copies of ancient mural paintings, antique bronzes, old coins and models of temples and megalithic monuments. The next door to the museum is the Art Gallery which has an excellent collection of paintings by Indian artists and wood and ivory carvings. Also nearby is Krishna Menon Museum.Art Gallery: The Art Gallery near the Pazhassirajah Museum has an excellent collection of paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and Raja Raja Varma.
Krishna Menon Museum: This museum near the Pazhassirajah Museum is dedicated to late V K Krishna Menon, the former Defence Minister and national leader of India. His personal belongings and souvenirs are displayed here.
Kirtads: This unique museum houses the tools and devices used by the ancient tribal communities of Kerala. A good library with books on anthropology and sociology is an added attraction.
Kappad: This historic beach, located 16 km from Kozhikode, is the place where Vasco De Gama landed on May 27, 1498. A monument on the beach commemorates the event. The beach promontory is a very beautiful place providing great view of the stretched out sea. A 13th century temple stands on the rocks that reach out for the sea.
Kozhikode Beach: The Kozhikode beach is a fun beach dotted with a number of attractions. It is also the place from where on can view some astonishing sunsets. Among the beach attractions are two old piers and a lighthouse. The nearby Lions Park and aquarium are additional features.
Beypore: It is a harbour, situated on the Chaliyar river, some 10 km south of Kozhikode. This old port is home to a community that has been building vessels for more than 1500 years. The tradition of building vessels is still alive in the region. Since ancient times, the Beypore port has been a favourite trade center of several Arab countries.
Velliyamkallu: The massive rock on the shores is one place that navigators were often afraid of. Once this rock served as a vantage point from where Marakkars launched attacks on the invading Portuguese. On one occasion an entire crew of a Portuguese vessel was killed here.
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary: This bird sanctuary, located 25 km from the city, is home to hundreds of bird species including terns, sea gulls, herons, sandpipers, etc.
Planetarium: The daily shows at the Kozhikode Planetarium, located at Jaffarkhan colony, focus on the mysteries of the universe, planets and galaxies. Show timings: 12 o'clock, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.