Created Date: 24 May 2014

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Guide includes:About destination | Top things to do | Best accommodations | Travelling tips | Best time to visit

About Kozhikode (Calicut)

Kozhikode is a famous district in the north part of the state of Kerala in India. Often referred to
by its old name of Calicut, this was a vital area in Malabar in the past.

History of Kozhikode
The name Kozhikode derives from Koyil, which means Palace and Kota, which means Fort.
Different people know this place by different names, Kalikooth in Arab, Kallikkottai in Tamil
and Kalifo in Chinese. The city however is more commonly addressed by its Anglicized
version Calicut.
Vasco Da Gama found the place in 1948, when his portages navigator discovered the same
accidentally. This historical landing of Vasco da Gama with his team of 170 men and 3 sailors is
epicted by the construction of a monument that commemorates the arrival.
Kozhikode was the capital of Zamorins and was a famous centre for trade and commerce. Even
today it enjoys the same importance as far as trade is concerned. This place is known for being
the first sea route discovered to reach India by the outside world.

Things to do in Kozhikode
Kozhikode surroundings are quite breathtaking with the Arabian Sea in the west and Wayanad
hills on east. The serene beaches, historical monuments and lush green environment have
made Kozhikode emerge as the popular tourist destination in Southern India. What the place
boasts of is beautiful beaches, which are Beypore and Kozhikode. For history lovers, Kozhikode
is a home to many historical moments and museums like Krishna Menon, Pazhassirajah. The
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is yet another treat for nature lovers. For religious people, Kozhikode
has the Tali Temple and the Jama-at-palli.
Kozhikode is described as the marketing centre for many essential commodities. These majorly
include coffee, coconut, pepper, lemon grass, oil and rubber amongst all others. Kozhikode can
be easily addressed as the centre for international and domestic trades. Its contribution in
development of the place in every aspect has made it a spectacular centre of development.
Kozhikode links its ample fame to the famous football event that has helped this gain the name
of being the Second Mecca to football lovers. The climate at this place is tropical and the best
time to visit lies from September to May. Kannur is the district that borders this place in north.
With Wayanad in east and Malappuram in South, Kozhikode is border by Arabian Sea on the
west.

Food and shopping in Kozhikode

Tourists can shop for buffalo horn carvings, local rosewood handicrafts, coir products and
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miniature snake boats for souvenirs. Tourists can also shop for Calico - a soft printed cotton
variety famous in Kozhikode. Kozhikode is well known for sea food and Kerala cuisine. There
are many restaurants and food joints in Kozhikode, which suits people of all tastes and budget.

Travelling to Kozhikode
Karipur International airport also known as Calicut International airport is at a distance of 22 km
from the city which serves as the closest airport. There are taxi services that are available from
the airport to the city and they cost about Rs 400. Karipur airport is well connected to major
cities in India and abroad, specifically to gulf countries. Kozhikode railway station is the closest
railhead to the city and is very well connected by trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad,
Chennai and Bangalore. KSRTC buses of the state of Kerala and Karnataka connect
Kozhikode to many cities in Kerala and the neighboring states.

Accommodation options in Kozhikode

Accommodation options in Kozhikode ranges from budget hotels to 5 star hotels. Tourists can
avail accommodation according to their budget.

Information
State:
Kerala
Famous for/as: Beach

Top attractions in Kozhikode (Calicut) recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Krishna Menon Museum
Type:
Museum
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 2 Of 13
Ratings: 5.00/7 (1 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:00 To 17:00 , Saturday - 10:00 To 17:00 , Sunday - 10:00 To
17:00 , Public Holidays - 10:00 To 17:00
"That was excellent experience. I never see such good museum nearby places in Calicut" Sadiesh , , 7 months ago
1

Mananchira Square
Type:
Offbeat Attraction
Entry: Free
Ranked: 7 Of 13
Ratings: 4.64/7 (6 Reviews)
"in heart of city , its a calm place where we can enjoy greenery, superb to relax there . no fee .
any one can come there, there is also a pond. its superb, you can see sun setting" - Arjun , , 2
weeks ago
2

Ettumanoor Shiva Temple

Type:
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Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 11 Of 13
Ratings: 6.50/7 (1 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 05:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 05:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 05:00 To
20:00 , Public Holidays - 05:00 To 20:00
"Excellent temple - Will get peace - Always tempted to spend more time here." - Sadiesh , , 7
months ago
4

Thusharagiri Falls

Type:
Water Fall
Entry: Free
Ranked: 9 Of 13
Ratings: 6.00/7 (3 Reviews)
"If you are visiting Wayanad, it is very close. We went on Sep 13 after monsoon." - lakshmi r
, , 7 months ago
5

Kozhikode Beach

Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 13
Ratings: 5.81/7 (13 Reviews)
"Kozhikode beach was good and not the best. Can spend evening time. Many street shops
selling different types of kite, toys were there. There was camel ride and horse ride when we
visited. Recommend to taste amla, pineapple, raw mango, guava soaked..." - Sindhuja
Suyambu, Delhi, 2 months ago
6

Pazhassiraja Museum

Type:
Museum
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 6 Of 13
Ratings: 4.75/7 (2 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:00 To 17:00 , Saturday - 10:00 To 17:00 , Sunday - 10:00 To
17:00 , Public Holidays - 10:00 To 17:00
"The Museum I felt was not well maintained , even though the same could have had been
showcased the entire history of Malabar under different light." - Ramesh , , 3 months ago
7

Kalipoyika

Type:
Backwater
Entry: Free
Ranked: 12 Of 13
Ratings: 5.50/7 (1 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 08:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 08:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 08:00 To
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19:00 , Public Holidays - 08:00 To 19:00

"Kalipoyika is also an attractive place and we can spend minimum of 2 hours here" - Sadiesh ,
, 7 months ago
8

Lion's Park

Type:
Park
Entry: Free
Ranked: 13 Of 13
Ratings: 5.50/7 (3 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 15:00 To 21:00 , Saturday - 15:00 To 21:00 , Sunday - 15:00 To
21:00 , Public Holidays - 15:00 To 21:00
"its a nice place,espesially for childrens.its situated near to beach .There are many rides for
childrens to play & to sit and enjoy the sea wind.its completey of free of cost.here there are
many places where we can sit and chitchat." - Arjun , , 2 weeks ago
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Beypore Beach

Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 5 Of 13
Ratings: 5.00/7 (4 Reviews)
"beypore beach, not so clean, but worth visiting. 10 kms from town, the beach has a pulimuttu
wher lot of people used to go for fishing." - Biju , , 4 months ago
10 Tali

Temple

Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 13
Ratings: 5.88/7 (4 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 04:30 To 20:30 , Saturday - 04:30 To 20:30 , Sunday - 04:30 To
20:30 , Public Holidays - 04:30 To 20:30
"Though the temple is situated in a very busy place, the inset is very peaceful" - Ravi , , 5
months ago

Popular hotels in Kozhikode (Calicut) recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

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Hyson Heritage Hotel

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Rs. 1,700 - 4,500

1 Of 106
5.29/7 (244 Reviews)
P.B.No.114, Bank Road
Kozhikode
0495-2766423
Www.hysonheritage.com

Preferred by: Family | Bangalore Travellers

"This hotel is in the Heart of Calicut.good rooms..good food ..The only
drawback..like many hotels in Kerala..workers of other State..communication is
difficult..therefore .management would take appropriate correction.Breakfast is
fantastic. In..." - Unnikrishnan , , 2 weeks ago
Read 244 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
2

Park Residency - Ramanatukara

Price:
Rs. Upto 1,800
Ranked: 2 Of 106
Ratings: 5.3/7 (117 Reviews)
Address: Ramanatukara
Kozhikode
Phone: 495-2443381
Website: Www.parkramanattukara.com
"My stay experians in park residency very happy abd satisfayed... This hotel ib
the center place of ramabattukara . Good and prifestional receptiobts ib tgere.
And the hotel provide good parking fecilitty.. Room is very exicutuve im stayed
in..." - Lateef , , 2 weeks ago
Read 117 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

Kadavu Resorts
Price:
Rs. 6,800 - 11,500
Ranked: 3 Of 106
Ratings: 5.5/7 (33 Reviews)
Address: NH Bypass Road
Azhinjilam
Calicut
Phone: 0483-2830570
Website: Www.kadavuresorts.com
"it is very nice experience in kadavu resort it is near on lake and they provide us
boating lake they provide us swimingpool and gym equipments it is very co
operating staff recemption also very good room service we satifiend room s are
good..." - Ali , , 1 day ago
Read 33 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

Calicut Towers Hotel

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Rs. 900 - 1,100

4 Of 106
4.95/7 (21 Reviews)
Markaz Complex

Indira Gandhi Road, Kozhikode

Phone:
0495-2723202
Preferred by: Single, Couple | Bangalore, Chennai Travellers
"very good to stay. nice parking facility, there is program auditorium etc. good
food , room service is ok. front office is good. good room. nice to sleep. no
insects there . for interviews etc they rent rooms. there is focus mall, r p mall ,
big..." - Arjun , , 2 weeks ago
Read 21 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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Asma Tower Hotel

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Rs. 1,700 - 2,100

5 Of 106
5.43/7 (17 Reviews)
Mavoor Road
Kozhikode
Phone:
0495-2723560
Website:
Www.asmatower.com
Preferred by: Couple | Thiruvananthapuram Travellers
"a nice comfortable restaurant at down floor, and good food, nice parking facility,
good to sleep there, tv facilities were there, if rent affordable its good there,
good service, if you are visiting calicut its nice to stay there, its easy..." - Arjun ,
, 2 weeks ago
Read 17 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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Marina Residency Hotel

Price:
Rs. 2,000 - 2,470
Ranked: 6 Of 106
Ratings: 5.26/7 (16 Reviews)
Address: YMCA Cross Road
Near Fathima Hospital
Kozhikode
Phone: 495-4062222
Website: Www.marinaresidency.com
"this hotel is also at a very convenient location in Calicut city. Rooms are good ,
ambiance is ok. Front office crew is not up to a good level, Room service is
excellent . Restaurant is good and food is very very delicious . Overall
experience is..." - Anil Chanran, , 6 days ago
Read 16 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

The Gateway Hotel Beach Road

Price:
Rs. 6,500 - 10,000
Ranked:

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Ranked: 7 Of 106
Ratings: 5.75/7 (12 Reviews)
Address: P.T. Usha Road
Calicut
Phone: 0495-6613000
Website: Www.thegatewayhotels.com
"One of the best hotels in Calicut. The ambience is good , service is also good,
hardly 5 minutes drive to Calicut beach. Food was superb. Swimming pool size
is good. Well maintained reception. Easy accessability to city. Spacious rooms.
Staffs..." - Shibin Shibin, , 2 months ago
Read 12 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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Maharani Hotel
Price:
Rs. 900 - 3,000
Ranked: 8 Of 106
Ratings: 4.81/7 (10 Reviews)
Address: Taluk Road
Kozhikode
Phone: 0495-2723101
Website: Www.hotelmaharani.com
"Its a famous hotel in calicut. most of the persons in the film industry come and
stay in this hotel.its good hotel having excellent accommodation & food facility.
there is separate bar facility . railway station, bus stand, etc are near by. good..."
- Arjun , , 2 weeks ago
Read 10 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

West Way Hotel

Price:
Rs. 3,000 - 4,500
Ranked: 9 Of 106
Ratings: 5.31/7 (11 Reviews)
Address: Kannur Road
Calicut
Phone: 0495-2768888
"super hotel, good room service, from calicut city there is little distance to reach
nadakkavu, it is on super hotel, good room service, from calicut city there is little
distance to reach nadakkavu, it is on kannur road, beautiful in appearence,..." Arjun , , 2 weeks ago
Read 11 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

10 Sea

Queen Hotel
Price:
Rs. 1,000 - 3,000
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Ranked: 10 Of 106
Ratings: 4.51/7 (13 Reviews)
Address: Beach Road
Kozhikode
Phone: 0495-2366604
Website: Www.seaqueenhotel.com
"nice hotel . superb to see. nice view, from its top its nice to see beach view,
superb to be there, bar is there. luxury it is. hospital, etc are near by,. rent is little
bit high. ask for good room service. super hotel, good room service, from..." Arjun , , 2 weeks ago
Read 13 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

Best way to travel from Bangalore to Kozhikode (Calicut)

Kozhikode (Calicut) is located at a distance of around 360 km from Bangalore. The city was
formerly known as Calicut and is well-connected to Bangalore by roadways and railways.
However, the best way to reach Kozhikode from Bangalore is by road, a journey of about 6
hours. The places covered during the journey from Bangalore to Kozhikode are Bangalore 5km -> Chinnayanpalya - 38km -> Harohalli - 6km -> Jakkasandra - 29km -> Sathanur - 286km
-> Kozhikode. There are various petrol pumps, ATMs and restaurants on the way to Kozhikode
from Bangalore.

Transport options from Bangalore to Kozhikode (Calicut)

Bangalore to Kozhikode (Calicut) By Car: Take a cab from Bangalore to Kozhikode, which takes
around 6 hours. The cost of cabs ranges from INR 9 to INR 25 per kilometer, depending upon
the type of car. Additionally, you also need to pay toll tax. Ideal for families, senior citizens and
groups.
Bangalore to Kozhikode (Calicut) By Bus: There are several buses available from Bangalore to
Kozhikode and it takes around 7 hours to reach Kozhikode by bus. The bus stand at Kozhikode
is situated at a distance of about a kilometer from the city centre. Cheaper and ideal for
backpackers and groups.
Bangalore to Kozhikode (Calicut) By Train: Take a direct train from Bangalore to Kozhikode that
takes around 11 hours. Kozhikode city centre is about 2 km from Kozhikode railway station.
Ideal for families, senior citizens and kids as well as groups.

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(526Km)
Mumbai To Kozhikode (Calicut)
(915Km)
Thiruvananthapuram To Kozhikode
(332Km)
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