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Kozhikode
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Kozhikode- Bound by Kannur, Wayanad and Mallapuram in the North, East and West respectively, Kozhikode or former Calicut has been the seat of dramatic history, political conspiracy and flourishing trade. The headquarters of the district is the town of Kozhikode which is a major tourist attraction and an active port. He highlight of this district is its wildlife and lush vegetation.
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| Kozhikode is located in the western coast of Kerala. Historically this district has an immense importance. Kozhikode is situated between North latitudes 11° 08'and11° 50' and East longitudes 75° 30' and 76° 08'. The total area of Kozhikode is 23,444 sq. km. It has a total population of 28,79,131, among that 13,99,358 are male and 14,79,773 are female.
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The places of interest are:
| Kozhikode Beach |
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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.
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| Pazhassi Raja Museum |
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Pazhassi Raja Museum is located at East Hill, 5 km from Kozhikode. Copies of ancient mural paintings, antiques, bronzes, old coins, models of temples, megalithic monuments like dolmonoid cysts, umbrella stones etc. are displayed here.
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| Thusharagiri |
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Thusharigiri Waterfalls is a waterfall located at Kozhikode, Kerala, India Hardly two hours journey from Calicut via Thamarassery.Near by places are Kodencheri, Thiruvambady,Thamarassery. Kappad-Thusarigiri-Pookode Lake Highway road is coming through this place.
It is a popular local tourist destination and a good place for a picnic.It is a perfect place for those who are interested in exploring the hidden beauty of Kerala ,yet unexplored so still keeping its natural beauty.The best time to visit Thusharagiri is during September to December when nature is at its full swing. If you have that extra rush in your blood, do carry trekking gears to move up the hill.Park,Hotels,Guides,Resorts... are available here.
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| Art Gallery and Krishna Menon Museum |
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A very interesting place indeed, the Art Gallery and Krishna Menon Museum at Calicut in the state of Kerala was established in the year 1975. It is exactly located on the East hill of Kozhikode.
The gallery was named after the great India leader Mr. V.K. Krishna Menon, the first high Commissioner to London and former defence minister under Prime Minister Nehru. Along with the personal belongings and souvenirs of Mr. Menon, the paintings of Raja Ravi, Varma and Raja Raja Varma are also exhibited here. There are also few specimens of wood and ivory carvings.
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| Vadakara |
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Vadakara is a coastal Municipality in Kozhikode district of Kerala, a South Indian state. It is the heqdquarters of Vatakara taluk. This place is erstwhile Kadathanadu and was part of North Malabar province of Malabar District in Madras State during British Raj. Vatakara is the capital of old Kurumbranadu, which was inhabited by a tribal folk known as Kurumbrar. The name Kurumbranadu has its origin in the name of this tribe. A Nambiar Lord known as "Vadakara Vazhunnore" was the former ruler of this area.
Vadakara is known as the birth place of Thacholi Othenan, the legendary hero of the Vadakkanpattu (ballads of North Malabar). These ballads of oral tradition are considered to be of great literary and aesthetic value.[citation needed] Thacholi Tharavadu (the original Thacholi family home) is still preserved and the birth anniversary of Thacholi Othenan is celebrated. Lokanarkavu is one of the famous temples in this area. Also the temple for the memory of legend Thacholi Othenan is located at Vadakara. This temple is named as Thacholi Manikkothu Kavu temple.
The martial art form Kalarippayattu has the largest number of exponents in Vatakara[citation needed].
In 1934 Mahatma Gandhi visited Vatakara as part of a fund raising trip to North Malabar
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| Chaliyam |
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An island in Kadalundi Amsom formed by the Beypore and Kadalundi rivers, Chaliyam was formerly the terminus of the Madras Railway. The bridge at Feroke which extended the railway up to Kozhikode in 1888, reduced the importance of Chaliyam.
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| Kappad |
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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.
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| Mananchira Square |
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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.
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| Kallai |
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Kallayi (or Kallai) is a small village on the banks of Kallayi River which links with the Chaliyar river on the south by a man-made canain. It is in the Kozhikode district of Kerala in south India. This village is famous for timber trading.
During late 19th century and early 20th century, the Chaliyar River was extensively used as a waterway for carrying timber from the forest areas in and around Nilambur to the various mills in Kallayi near Calicut. Rafts made of logs were taken downstream during the monsoon season to Kallayi, where these were sawn to size in the timber mills dotting the banks of the river.
During this period, Kallayi was one of the most important centers in the world for timber business. The place was famous for wood of superlative strength and durability like teak, rosewood etc. Towards the second half of the 20th century, the activity came down drastically as tree felling was banned or strictly controlled with a view to stop deforestation. Many mills still operate in Kallayi, though with far less output. Many have closed down.
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| Beypore |
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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.
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