Kozhikode and nearby attractions

Calicut is the main city in North Kerala .Calicut is well connected by road, rail and air to other manjor places in India and offers flights to /from most of the foreign countries .It helps to promote inbound tourism inthis region .
Calicut is a place where Vas co de gama the Portugese sailor landed first .The beach known as Kappad is 18 km fare from the city .Kappad beach resort , located in this beach offers luxury stay and Ayurvedic relaxation packages .

In Calicut city main attractions are SM street ( main shopping area) , beach , temples Krishna menon museum,Mananchira square (Lake and a park) in the middle of the city . There are Hindu and jain temples, mosques and churches around the city .

Beypore is a small village 8 Km away from city .It is the main fishing area and harbour is situated in this area.There is a man made bride which takes you 3-4kms inthe sea.
The famous Uru ( Wooden boats ) are made here .You can have allok at the Big uru making .
There is a home stay availabel near Beypore .The family host many foreigners and also teaches you cloth making in hand mechines and dying of fabrics .

There is a place called Peruvannamuzhi ( 70 km from Calicut where a the dam is situated .There is park also.

Kakkayam is another attraction near Calicut .It is around 60 km away from city .It is a beautiful land of rivers.ghats and you can have a look at the dam and villages

From Calicut proceed by road to Wayand or to kannur will take 2-3 hrs journey by road ....to be contd ..