Kozhikode(also known as Calicut) has great importance in the history of Kerala and India as well.In 13th century, the city of Calicut came into existence when the king of Ernad, udaiyavar conquered the region around Ponniankar and he built a fort at a place called Velapuram, now known as Calicut. Enchantingly, the name Calicut is derived from 'calico,' the superior mixture of hand-woven cotton cloth said to have originated from this place. It is at Kappad beach kerala near calicut that the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama arrived in 1498, beginning a new era of European trade and then rule. Kozhikode was the capital of the Zamorin dynasty. The much famous Uru(small ship) was…

Kozhikode(also known as Calicut) has great importance in the history of Kerala and India as well.In 13th century, the city of Calicut came into existence when the king of Ernad, udaiyavar conquered the region around Ponniankar and he built a fort at a place called Velapuram, now known as Calicut. Enchantingly, the name Calicut is derived from 'calico,' the superior mixture of hand-woven cotton cloth said to have originated from this place. It is at Kappad beach kerala near calicut that the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama arrived in 1498, beginning a new era of European trade and then rule. Kozhikode was the capital of the Zamorin dynasty. The much famous Uru(small ship) was built here in Beypore beach. Beypore port is known for its ship building industry. It’s still a preferred place for large ships.And here in Vadakara were born many valiant Kalari (traditional form of martial art formed in kerala) maestros like Thacholi Othenan. In short words, history sleeps here.

Calicut tourism offers some jumping off places to enjoy your time. Dolphin’s point, thusharagiri water falls, mananchira, Kozhikode beach, thiruvannur, kadalundi bird life sanctuary are the most famed Calicut places. The one thing that makes this city so exclusive among others is food. For an exceptional culinary experience kozhikodan biriyani is the best. Calicut is also famous for the temples. Tali temple, lokanarkavu temple are most worshipped temples in the city. Calicut is an absolute mood setting spot for all kind of people with history sleeping in every drop of its soil.