Kozhikode

Editor's Note

Kozhikode is not just a harbour; it is one of its most charming cities in Kerala. Said to have been discovered by Arab princes, Kozhikode is made of all nature's delights - blue seas, heritage homes, cascading waterfalls and ancient temples. Add to these quaint areas like Sweet Meat Street, Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary and the famous Mananchira Square, which sports beautiful gardens and a musical fountain. Of course, today much of Kozhikode has changed - new swanky shopping centres, multiplexes, concrete buildings and bakeries emanating fresh baked breads are everywhere. The harbour seldom has a yacht moored to it, and the only sign of old-world Kozhikode is one or two bobbing fishermen's boats. Yet, you must plan to spend at least 3 days here and enjoy the calm and lazy life. Wander through the galleries with Raja Ravi Verma's paintings, sample some tasty Kozhikodan Halwa and watch the artists of Beypore create tiny boats in glass bottles. Unexpected wonders await you.