Places of interest
Kozhikode Beach
The beach at Kozhikode is not yet overdeveloped. It remains a popular
retreat for local people. There are two sea piers, almost 125 years old
extending well into the sea. There are some nearby parks like the Lions
club, and children’s park. It is possible to watch fishermen with their
small rowing boats entering the sea, fighting the waves and returning
with their daily catch of fish.
Mananchira Square
Mananchira is at the heart of the city and many institutions like the
Town Hall and the Public Library are situated around it. One of
Kozhikode's oldest institutions, the Commonwealth Trust's office, is
located here. The large pond and park are well-known landmarks. Once the
main courtyard of the Zamorin Rulers palace, Mananchira Square has been
developed into a beautiful park. Temples, mosques and churches surround
the square along with numerous traditional Kerala houses and a large
water reservoir.
Mananchira Square was formed by joining Tagore park, Ansari park and the
large maidanam (grounds). The maidanam has a green carpet lawn and the
whole complex is circled by a laterite (a kind of stone) sculpted wall.
The entire complex is circled by 250 lamp posts that are designed in the
colonial style. Mananchira Square also has an artificial stream, a
musical fountain, an open-air theatre and a music stage.
Kappad Beach
On 27 May 1498, Vasco Da Gama landed in Kappad Beach (also known as
Kappakkadavu) with three vessels and 170 men. Sixteen km north of
Kozhikode by Kannur road, a small road from Tiruvangoor leads to this
beach of historical importance. A monument is here to commemorate the
historical landing. An ancient temple on a hillock, facing the deep sea,
is an added attraction.
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 industry,
which constructed uru, the traditional trading vessels of Arabs. The
place was formerly known as Vaypura and Vadaparappanad. Tippu Sultan
named the town “Sultan Pattanam”. It is one of the important ports of
Kerala and naturally, an important trading centre. It is a major fishing
harbour of Kerala. There are two man-made extensions to the sea to
facilitate easy access for fishing boats. The 2 km breakwater made of
stone is another attraction.
Other places of interest
* Art gallery and Krishna Menon Museum at East Hill in Kozhikode
* Lalitha Kala Academy: An art gallery adjacent to the Kozhikode
town hall
* Planetarium
* Lokanarkavu Temple
Lokanarkavu Temple,dedicated to goddess Durga,is situated at Memunda
,The temple is 4 km from vadakara.
* Thusharagiri: A waterfall situated about 55 km from Calicut
Railway Station
* Kozhippara waterfalls is located at the eastern side of the
district and offers a good trekking experience
* Peruvannamuzhi: [1] dam site, boat service, bird sanctuary, and
crocodile sanctuary
* Kakkayam: dam site, hydroelectric project, famous for trekking
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