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CALICUT TOURISM

Situated in southern India between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, Kozhikode has been attracting travelers from antiquity. The city is also known by its Anglicized name, Calicut.

Lured by the spice trade, Phoenicians, Arabs and Chinese headed for its shores. When Vasco da Gama landed on its shores in 1498, he paved the way for the Dutch, the French and later the English. As the major trading point of eastern spices, Calicut was known as the ‘City of Spices’. ALSO SEE Malappuram tourist places that are totally worth a visit

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The city was founded in 1042 AD. The word Calicut is derived from Calico, hand-woven cotton cloth that was exported from Kozhikode. Kozhikode was the capital of the Kingdom of Samoothiris or the Zamorin. The Samoothiri Kingdom became powerful among the kings of Kerala due to the flourishing international trade. The Samoothiri Rajas were the arch enemies of the Rajas of Valluvanad. Rather than being enraged by the loss of land and defeat in wars, the Valluvanad kings were incensed after their rights to hold the Mamankam festival, held every 12 years, was usurped by their enemy.

To avenge the insult, Valluvanad Kings used to send an elite suicide squad called the Chaver Pada to assassinate the Samoothiri. In May 1498, Vasco da Gama arrived at the head of a naval fleet, opening a new chapter in history. The British extended their sway over Kozhikode and rest of Malabar after they defeated Tipu Sultan of Mysore.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN CALICUT

Calicut offers accommodation options to suit every budget. Lodges, homestays and five-star luxury hotels are available in the city and surrounding areas. Backpackers and budget travelers can find rooms in the lodges across the city. Homestays are a good option for stay and the city has a large number of them. Some homestays provide pick-up and drop facilities to the airport and internet facility. The city also has luxury hotels and could cost Rs 8000 and upwards.

It’s advisable to make your reservations in advance.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN CALICUT

Calicut is famous for its south Indian delicacies served at a number of restaurants. The staple food is rice served with many combinations, both vegetarian and non vegetarian. There are many deluxe hotels offering good ambiance and different cuisines.

BEST TIME TO VISIT CALICUT

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Calicut is as given below. The best time to visit Calicut is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time2332
FebruaryBest time2433
MarchBest time2633
AprilBest time2634
MayBest time2633
June2430
July2429
August2429
SeptemberBest time2430
OctoberBest time2431
NovemberBest time2432
DecemberBest time2332

Place to visit in CALICUT

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    Kunjali Marakkars were sea legends, traders who fought with Portugese in the 16th century by collaborating with Arab merchants in the Malabar region.

    India.com News Desk August 10, 2022, 3:18 pm IST

  • Dubai-Bound Air India Express Flight Diverted To Muscat Due to Burning Smell in Cabin

    Air India Express aircraft VT-AXX operating flight IX-355 (Calicut-Dubai) diverted to Muscat as during Cruise, a burning smell emitted from one of the vents in…

    India.com News Desk July 17, 2022, 1:05 pm IST

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    International Flights: Air Arabia said the flight will depart from Abu Dhabi every Monday and Wednesday at 2 PM and reach Chennai at 7:45 PM.

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    International Flights Latest News Today: Air Arabia is also offering discounted fares on daily flights from Kerala to Abu Dhabi, UAE customers can book their…

    India.com Business Desk November 3, 2021, 11:40 pm IST

  • Kozhikode Plane Crash: Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, How Cricket Fraternity Reacted After Air India Flight Mishap in Calicut | POSTS

    Most cricketers sent their deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.

    India.com Sports Desk August 8, 2020, 7:24 am IST

  • Kerala: Chilling Videos Surface Online of Air India Express Flight Split in Two Pieces at Kozhikode Airport | WATCH

    At least two people are feared dead, including the pilot of the Air India aircraft, and more than 40 people have been injured, according to…

    India.com News Desk August 7, 2020, 9:43 pm IST

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  • AI Express passengers suffer nasal bleeding due to pressurisation problem

    New Delhi, Feb 11 (PTI) Four passengers suffered nose bleeding on an Air India Express flight from Muscat to Calicut Sunday due to pressurisation problem,…

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  • NIA arrests 2006 Kozhikode blasts accused from Delhi airport

    New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI) The NIA on Thursday arrested a 33-year-old man, accused in the 2006 Kozhikode twin blasts cases, from the Delhi airport…

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