Once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce center, Calicut was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Today, lush green countryside, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly ambience make Calicut a popular destination
Tourist Attractions in Calicut: Kappad Beach:
This is the historic beach where Portuguese sailor Vasco-da-Gama set foot, on 27 May 1498 A.D., with 170 men in three vessels. A Monument on the beach commemorates this historic event. The rock-studded beach is locally known as Kappakadavu. An interesting feature of the landscape is the sprawling rock that protrudes into the sea. The temple on the rock is believed to be 800 years.
Beypore:
Beypore is a port city situated 10 km south of Calicut at the mouth of Chaliyar river, Beypore is famous for its ancient shipbuilding yard, which constructed 'uru' the traditional trading vessels of Arabs. Ship builders were famous for their extensive knowledge of ship building.
Tasara Weaving Centre
Centre for creative weaving ‘tasara’ (weaver’s shuttle) translates the lifestyle and flavour of local culture to hand woven fabrics.
Kalari Training Centre
“Kalari” the form of Martial Arts of Malabar forerunner of all Martial Arts regular training performances in the evenings within city limits max distance 18 km.
Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery:
On display here are copies of ancient murals, antique bronzes, old coins, excavated earthenware, models of temples, megalithic monuments like dolmonoid cysts, umbrella stones etc. Adjacent to the museum is the Art Gallery, which exhibits an excellent collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma and Raja Raja Varma.
Getting into Calicut By Air: Calicut airport well connected with flights to Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and the Middle East. By Rail: Calicut railway station connects many trains to all major cities in Kerala and other parts of India. By Road: Well connected to the entire major cities and tourist centers in India