Kozhikode Beach - Kerala - കോഴിക്കോട് ബീച്ച്

Co-ordinates 11.251144, 75.758286 State Kerala Nearby Stations Kozhikode Nearby Places Malappuram, Ponnani Wikipedia Link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kozhikode Other Langauge Names Hindi: कोझीकोड़ बीच केरल Malayalam: കോഴിക്കോട് ബീച്ച്

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Kozhikode Beach, the most important region of Malabar in yester years, was the capital of the powerful Zamorins and also a prominent trade and commerce center. It was here at Kappad that Vasco Da Gama landed in his search for the spices of the Orient. Today the serene beaches, lush green countryside, historic sites, all combine to make this a popular tourist destination filled with a warm ambience.

Kozhikode is known for its historic buildings, beautiful green countryside, beautiful beach, hospitality and cosmopolitan culture. Kozhikode has several institutions of higher learning including a National Institute of Technology and an Indian Institute of Management. You can see the sights of Kozhikode on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.

Kozhikode Beach is a favourite haunt of sunset viewers. Its natural beauty and old world charm makes it a dreamy place to visit. The beach has an old lighthouse and two crumbling piers running into the sea, each more than a hundred years old. Children can be entertained at the Lions Park and the Marine Water Aquarium. Should you be able to drag yourself away from the beach the city of Calicut or Kozhikode awaits you with its unique culture and other treasures.

History

It is historically famous, as the Portuguese, led by Vasco da Gama, first landed in India, at Kappad in 1498 AD. He was the first European, to reach India via the sea route, around the southern cape of Africa. Later the Dutch, French and British came to its shores. The city of Calicut, came into existence, sometime in the 13th Century AD. The place surrounded by the fort, was known as Koyil (palace) Kotta (fort) and hence, the name of the place became Kozhikode. The Portuguese came with the aim of attaining sovereignty and the hostilities continued ,till 1588, when the Portuguese were allowed to settle down. In the meanwhile, the Dutch, English and the French, arrived in Kerala. The Dutch were allowed to trade in Calicut and with their help, the king drove out the Portuguese. In 1664, the English Company opened a factory in Calicut. The region, came to be ruled by the dashing Tipu Sultan, in 1789, but was annexed by the British in 1792. After Independence, Kerala was formed in 1956, and Calicut became an important city in the northern region. The name of the city has been restored to its original name - Kozhikode recently.

Kozhikode has tropical humid climate throughout the year.
Best Time to Visit - September to February

Kozhikode

Location

224 km of Mangalore, 210 km W of Mysore. Kozhikode district, is situated on the south west coast of India. The district is bounded on the north by the Kannur district, on the east by Wayanad district, on the south by Malapuram district and on the west by the Arabian Sea.

Important Distances

223 km N of Kochi, 224 km of Mangalore, 210 km W of Mysore, 350 km SW of Bangalore.

How to Reach

By Air

Karipur Airport connected to Delhi, Cochi, Mumbai.

By Rail

Calicut Station connected to Ernakulam and Trivendrum by Netravati, Parashuram Express Trains. Netravati and Parashuram Express connects to Mumbai.

By Road

From Kochi - N-H-47 to Kozhikode, N-H-17 to Kozhikode. Connected to Kannur(86 km) Mangalore(224 km) on N- H - 17.

Accommodation

Taj Residency, Malabar Palace, Hyson Heritage, Malabar Mansion, Fortune Hotel, Victorian Beach Heritage.

Mananchira Square, Sweet Meat Street, Palayam Market, Valiya Angadi, Thali Temple, Valayanad Devi Temple, Kozhhikode Beach, Regional Science Centre, Kappad Beach.
Pisharikavu (28 km), Thikkodi Light House and Payyoli Beach (30 km), Kunhali Marikar's residence (45 km), Lokanarkavu (54 km), Thusharagiri Water Falls (48 km), Peruvannamuzhi and Kakkayam dams (50 km).