Kozhikkode

Kozhikode (earlier Calicut is the anglicised form of Kalikut) the term means Koyil (Palace) Kodu (fortified). The district is situated on the southwest coast of India. Kozhikode is famous in history as the capital of powerful Zamorins. Vasco De Gama landed at Kappad (16 kilometers north of Kozhikkod) in May 1498, as the leader of a trade mission from Portugal and was received by the Zamorin himself. Even before the Gama expedition on this land, Arabs and Chinese had established trade relations with Kozhikode. The natural beauty and prosperity of the town attracted travelers from all over the world. The lush green countryside, serene beaches, verdant hills, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, a unique culture and a warm, friendly ambience make Kozhikode a popular destination. The globe-trotter Ibn Batuta (A.D. 1342-47) notes: "We came next to Kalikut, one of the great ports of the district of Malabar, and in which merchants of all parts are found".

                                         The district is bounded on the north by Kannur district, on the east by Wayanad district, on the south by Malappuram district and on the west by Arabian Sea. It is situated between north latitudes 11° 08’ and 11° 50’ and east longitudes 75° 30’ and 76° 08’. Topographically the district has three district regions - the dandy coastal belt, the rocky highlands formed by the hilly portion of the Western Ghats and laterite midland.  The total area of the district is 2344 sq. km, and sandy coastal belt  362.85 sq. km., lateritic midlands 1343.50 sq.km, and rocky highlands about 637.65 sq.km.

Tourist information offices

Tourist Information Counter (Department of Tourism, Kerala), Kozhikode  Railway Station / Airport. KTDC Tourist Reception Center, Hotel Malabar Mansion Tel: 091 - 495 – 722391

Nearest Airport: Kozhikode (Karippoor) - 23 km.

Nearest Railway: Kozhikode

Official web: http://kozhikode.nic.in

Official Tourism web: http://www.dtpckozhikode.com