Kozhikode Backwaters

Also known as Calicut in the earlier times, Kozhikode is an important tourist destination in the Northern part of Kerala. The name Kozhikode is derived from the Malayalam word for the crowing of a cock. Local rulers called Zamorins who traded with merchants from Arabia ruled the area around Kozhikode till about 1498 when the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed at Kappad Beach, near Kozhikode. The region became an important British trading outpost after this. A locally made variety of checked cloth called Calico (from Calicut) was a popular item of export during those times.

The Kozhikode Beach besides being an ideal destination for cruising is also popular for its sunset views that add more charm to the allure of the Backwaters of Kozhikode. The beach also has two piers and lighthouse offering stunning views of the Arabian Sea and promising a holiday that will always be looked back with nostalgic memories. In addition to this, the nearby Kappad and Beypore Beach are also favoured spots of many tourists coming to sail on the backwaters of Kerala.

Lush green surroundings, astounding architectural buildings, historical monuments, serene beaches, river, hills and its Wildlife make Kozhikode a must see for everyone visiting this beautiful city. The popular Art Gallery, Pazhassirajah Museum, Pookot fresh water Lake, Ettumanoor, famous Shiv Temple and Thusharagiri waterfalls resting in the laps of he Western Ghats are some of celebrated tourist spots in Kozhikode.

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