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Kappad |
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For the
people
of
Kozhikode,
this
pleasant
stretch
of rock
studded
beach is
Kappakkadavu.
To the
tourist
it is
one of
the most
charming
of
Kerala's
beaches.
Kappad
finds
mention
in
history
and
geography
texts as
the
gateway
to the
Malabar
coast.
Here,
501
years
ago, 170
men led
by the
Portuguese
navigator
Vasco da
Gama
(1460-1524)
sailed
in and
stepped
into
Kerala
to
create a
new
chapter
in
history.
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The story of a long
and tumultuous
socio-political
relationship between
India and Europe. It
was the spices and
wealth of Malabar
that first brought
the Arabs, the
Phoenicans, the
Greeks, the Romans,
the Portuguese, the
Dutch and the
English to Kerala.
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Dolphin's Point |
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In the early hours
of the morning
dolphins playing in
the sea can been
seen. The beach, 2
km from Calicut town
centre is popular
with the local
people because of
the Lions Club park,
the Light House and
the two piers - and,
of course, the
opportunity to enjoy
in the evening
breeze. |
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Pazhassirajah
Museum |
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A
veritable
treasure
trove
for
historians
and
connoisseurs
of art,
the
Pazhassiraja
Museum
is
located
in
Kozhikode
- the
land of
spices
which
lured
navigators
from
time
immemorial
down to
the
Portuguese
explorer
Vasco da
Gama in
1498. |
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The Art Gallery
adjacent to the
museum displays the
acclaimed paintings
of Kerala's
cherished artists,
Raja Ravi Varma
(1848 - 1906) whose
works brought
international repute
to the State and his
uncle Raja Raja
Varma.
The museum is
managed by the State
Archaeology
Department and has
on display mural
paintings, antique
bronzes, ancient
coins, models of
temples, umbrella
stones, dolmenoid
cists (quadrangular
burial chambers with
capstones), and
similar megalithic
monuments. The art
gallery has the oil
paintings and other
works of Raja Ravi
Varma. For more
information on Ravi
Varma's works, refer
'The prince among
painters and a
painter among
princes' .
The museum and the
art gallery are
named after the
great Pazhassiraja
Kerala Varma of the
Padinjare Kovilakom
of the Kottayam
royal family. The
famous 'Pazhassi
Revolt' (against the
British East India
Company during the
second half of the
1700s) was led by
Pazhassiraja.
Nicknamed the Lion
of Kerala,
Pazhassiraja is also
credited with
introducing guerilla
warfare in the hills
of Wayanad to resist
the increasingly
intolerable British
colonialism. This
great freedom
fighter was shot
dead in an encounter
on 30 November 1805. |
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Art Gallery |
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Situated next to the
Pazhassirajah
Museum, the Art
Gallery contains
paintings of Raja
Ravi Varma. |
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Krishna Menon
Museum |
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The
Krishna
Menon
Museum
has a
section
in
honour
of the
great
Indian
leader
V.K
Krishna
Menon,
whose
personal
belongings
and
souvenirs
gifted
to this
world
leader
are
exhibited
here. |
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Mananchira |
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Mananchira
the
heart of
the
city, is
the site
of
important
institutions
like the
Town
Hall and
the
Public
Library.
One of
Calicut's
oldest
buildings,
the
Commonwealth
Trust
Office
is
situated
here.
The
large
pond and
the park
are well
known
landmarks. |
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Kallai |
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Kallai ,
once the
the
largest
trading
centre
in Asia
was a
bustling
nerve
point of
Calicut's
timber
trade
.Today,
though
some
business
does
take
place,
hard
times
have
fallen
on the
timber
trade
and
Kallai
is just
a shadow
of its
past. |
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Beypore |
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11 kms
from
Kozhikode,
is a
small
coastal
town
known
for
centuries
as a
ship
building
centre
and
still
famous
for its
country
crafts
called "Uru"
which
are
built by
the
traditional
shipbuilders
known as
Khalasis.
Beypore
is still
a
favorite
destination
among
the
Arabs
for
buying
of large
boats.The
Place
was
formerly
known as
Vaypura
and
Vadaparappanad.
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Tippu Sultan named
the town "Sultan
Pattanam" .It is one
of the important
ports of Kerala and
naturally an
important trading
centre. It is a
major fishing harbor
of kerala. There are
two man made
extensions to the
sea to facilitate
easy access for
fishing boats. |
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Vatakara |
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A
commercial
centre
of
martial
arts,
Kalaripayattu,
Vatakara,
48 km
from
Calicut
is also
the
birthplace
of
Thacholi
Othenan,
whose
heroic
deeds
have
been
immortalized
in the
ballads
of North
Malabar. |
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Unniyarcha |
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Unniyarcha (or sometimes spelled Unniarcha) is a popular legendary woman warrior mentioned in the Vatakkan Pattukal, the old ballads of north Malabar. She is a popular character in Kerala folklore. She was from North Kerala a small state in south India who lived in the 16th century.
According to the folklore, Attummanammel Unniyarcha is from the famous Puthooram Veedu an Ezhava Chekavar family of Malabar. |
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She is trained in
the arts of Kalari,
and is an expert at
wielding the Urumi,
a waist belt-like
weapon used in
Kalaripayattu. She
saves the women of
her village from
being forcibly
kidnapped by the
rival community.
Unniyarcha spurns
Chanthu (or Chandu)
Chekavar's love for
her, which leads to
the murder of her
brother Aromal by
Chanthu. Later,
Aromalunni, the son
of Unniyarcha, takes
the revenge against
Chanthu.
Unniyarcha is
praised for her
bravery and beauty
in Vadakkan Pattukal.
She is considered as
a heroine and symbol
of female ability in
Malayalee woman. The
songs and chronicles
have to this day
kept the legend
alive.
The legend of
Unniyarcha has been
made into the films
such as Unniyarcha
(1961), starring
Prem Nazir and
Sheela, Oru Vadakkan
Veeragatha (1989),
Puthooramputhri
Unniyarcha (2002),
etc. |
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Thacholi
Manikkoth
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Kalari
belonging
to
Thacholi
Othenan,
the
legendary
hero of
the
ballad
of
Malabar
called
"Vadakkan Pattu"
can be
seen at
a short
distance
from
Vatakara.
A
monument
and
Kalari
still
exists
at this
place
which is
3 kms
away
from
Vatakara.
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Every year martial
arts festival is
held in the month of
March or April.
There is a ruined
fort in the town.
Vatakara was the
scene of many
exploits of Thacholi
Othenan, the hero of
the ballads of north
Malabar. A cattle
fair is also held
during February at
Vatakara. |
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Tellicherry and
Sultan Bathery |
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98 km away, are
important trading
centres of Calicut.
The road from
Calicut to Sultan's
Bathery, though full
of steep climbs and
hairpin curves,
offers a breath
taking scenic drive.
From Sultan's
Bathery it is only
six hours to
Bangalore. |
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Kozhikode Beach |
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Two
crumbling
piers,
more
than
hundred
years
old
stand
out into
sea at
Kozhikode
Beach
pondering
the
glorious
trade
witnessed
in
yester
years.
The
Beach is
easily
accessible
from
city and
is ,best
for
enjoying
sunset. |
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Thusharagiri |
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True to
its very
name ,
land and
water
have
struck
an
extraordinary
kinship
at this
destination.
The
three
water
falls in
the
backdrop
of lush
green
forest
is
exhilarating
and
dumbfounding
for
every
visitor.
This
natural
beauty
spot
exists
11 kms
from
Kodenchery
which is
abound
in
plantations
of
rubber,
aracanut,
coconut,
pepper,
ginger,
and
spices
of all
sort.
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This destination
provides ample
opportunities for
young and old alike
and challenging time
for adventurers.
Best season to visit
is from October to
March. |
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Kakkayam |
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A dam
site of
unique
beauty
and
abundant
wild
life,
Kakkayam
is
situated
45 kms.
from
Kozhikode.
Kakkayam
offers a
Muscle
flexing
and
challenging
trekking
and rock
climbing
through
river
path,
enjoying
numerous
water
falls.
Best
seasons
for a
trek is
from
November
to
April. |
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Peruvannamoozhy |
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The dam
site ,60
kms.
from
Kozhikode
girdled
with
mountains
is an
abode of
beauty,
calm &
serenity.
Cruise
in a
speed
boat or
leisurely
walk
through
thick
foliage.
A
crocodile
farm run
by the
Forest
Department
is
situated
close to
the
reservoir.
There
exists a
'Smarakathottam'
within
this
reservoir
bearing
the
heroes
of
nation
building. |
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Velleri Mala |
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A beautiful location
for trekking. The
trekking starts from
a water fall and
pass through lush
green forest.
Overnight stay in
tented
accommodations is
required, as it is
not safe to trek at
night. On the top of
the hill it is so
chill that warm
clothes are
required. Can be
reached from
Thiruvambadi. |
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Science
Planetarium |
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Kozhikode
wins a
place in
the
planetarium
map of
the
world.
Situated
within
the city
at
Jaffarkhan
Colony
,it
reveals
the
mysteries
of
universe
and
enlightens
about
the
planets
and
stars.
Shows
are at
12.00,
2.00,
4.00 &
6.00 pm. |
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Regional Science
Centre |
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The
science
centre
abounds
with
puzzles
and
wonders
that can
keep you
busy for
at least
half a
day.
Floating
ball,
whisper
being
carried
from one
end to
another
with the
help of
parabolic
reflectors
and many
more
wonders
await
you at
Science
centre.
Science
Centre
and
Planetarium
are
situated
in the
same
compound. |
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Mananchira |
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The
palace
tank of
King
Mana
Vikrama
is now
turned
into a
traditional
architectural
splendour,
with
carpeted
green
grass,
and
surrounded
by
Kerala
style
buildings.
The
musical
fountain
within
the
maidan
(open
ground)
has
become a
local
favorite. |
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Lions Park |
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A park for children
is situated next to
the light house at
Calicut beach. The
park is open from 3
pm onwards. It is
good to enjoy the
sunset from here. |
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Kalipoika |
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A recreational
boating centre
within the heart of
city can be seen at
Arayadathupalam.
Boating in pedal
boats and row boats
are facilitated
here. Timing 8.00 am
- 7.00 pm. |
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Aquarium |
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A marine
water
aquarium
is
situated
at
Kozhikode
beach
near the
light
house.
Varieties
of
marine
and
fresh
water
fish can
be seen
here.
Opened
on all
days
from 8am
to 8pm. |
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Malabar House
Boats |
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For
luxury
boating
and
exploring
pristine
back
waters
of
Kozhikode,
House
Boats
can be
availed.
The
novel
concept
and
excellent
hospitality
in this
floating
palace
is worth
enjoying,
with
family
and
friends.
These
are the
first
fully
newly
built
House
Boats of
Kerala.
These
are
stationed
at
Purakkattiri,
close to
Purakkattiri
Bridge
on
Ullery -
Perambra
road. 10
kms.
from
Kozhikode. |
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Kadalundi Bird
Sanctury |
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The
sanctury
at
Kadalundi
is a
Haven
for
migratory
birds.
Terns,
Gulls,
Herons,
Sand
pipers,
Whimbrels
and
other
such
migratory
birds
flock
from the
month of
November
and
returns
only by
the end
of
April.
It is 25
kms.
from
Kozhikode.
The
ideal
season
to visit
is from
December
to April
in the
early
hours of
the day.
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S. M. Street |
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Sweet
Meat
Street
is the
busiest
shopping
area at
Kozhikode
City.
All
shops
are
opened
till
9.00 pm.
The name
is
derived
as a
result
of the
presence
of
numerous
sweet
meat
stalls. |
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Birth Place of
Kunhali Marakar |
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The
Marakars
were
admirals
of
Zamorins.
who
valiantly
resisted
the
Portuguese
on high
seas.
Kunhali
marakkar
built a
fort on
the
southern
bank of
Mooriad
river
which
was
completely
destroyed
by
Portuguese
with the
help of
Zamorins
for
various
reasons.
The
place is
known
today as
Kottakkal.
It is 46
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North of Kozhikode.
A small hut belonged
to Kunhali Marakkar
with collections of
ancient swords,
canon balls and
knives can be seen
here. |
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Velliyamkallu |
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A
massive
rock "Velliyamkallu"
associated
with the
valiant
Kunhali
Marakkar
is
situated
13 kms.
off
Payyoli
Beach.
The rock
though
much
dreaded
by
navigators
was a
safe
ground
for the
Marakar
to
attack
the
invading
Portuguese.
The
fisher
folk
looks at
it with
awe and
fear.
However.,
it is
worth
exploring
the
beautiful
figures
that
nature
has
engraved
on it.
It was
on this
rock
that
Marakars
killed
the
whole
crew of
a ship
belonging
to the
Portuguese. |
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Crocodile farm |
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The
Forest
Dept. is
maintaining
a
crocodile
farm at
Peruvannamuzhy
near the
dam
site.There
is a
Forest
Complex,
by name
Vanasree,
at
Mathottom
in
Beypore
panchayat
just
5kms.
away
from the
city
which
accommodates
the
Regional
Divisional
& Range
Offices. |
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Edakkal Caves |
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Situated
on
Ambukuthi
Hills,
Edakkal
caves
are 10
kilometers
from
Sultanbathery,
in
Wayanad
district. |
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Pookot Lake |
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With its
own
dream-like
serenity,
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. |
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- Kalaman Para Maruthilavu
- Kakkad Eco Tourism Centre
- Kolamala Eco Tourism
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