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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/kozhikode-editor.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="kozhikode" align="right" />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.

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 <td width="83%" valign="middle">Summer 
 March - May, Hot & humid
 
	Temperatures - 24.7Â°C-36.0Â°C</td>
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June - September, Moderate to heavy rainfall

Annual rainfall - 3266 mm</td>
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October - February, Cool days, clear skies & chilly nights

Temperatures - 14.3Â°C-29.2Â°C</td>
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 <td class="body-text"> Public transportation is excellent and cheap. While local buses are relatively safe, it is best to hire an autorickshaw for moving around. Plenty of taxis and cabs are also available for moving around.
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	District Tourism Promotion Council
 
	Manachira Square, Kozhikode

Tel : 0495-2720012

Department of Tourism 
Govt. of Kerala Tourist Information Counters 
Kozhikode Railway Station 
Tel: 0495-2702606

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 Mananchira Square: Located in the city centre, this square is situated around the Manachira Tank. Flanked by beautiful gardens, this square has an artificial hill, shrubs, sculptures, an open-air theatre and a musical fountain. Also located here are important buildings like the Town Hall, Public Library, Commonwealth Trust Factory and the 500-year old Commonwealth Spinning Mill. Visit the Lalithakala Academy Hall, which plays host to several art exhibitions. Also located closeby is Mucchandipalli, the oldest mosque in Kozhikode sporting a beautiful ceiling. 
 Open from: 4.00 pm-8.00 pm

Kozhikode Markets: Mithai Theruyu is the famous Sweet Meat Street of Kozhikode and deals in the absolutely delectable Kozhikodan Halwa available in red, yellow, green and black, made of coconut oil and encrusted with dry fruits. Also pick up some typical freshly-fried Kozhikodan banana chips from here. Valiya Angadi is an area in the Big Bazaar and is the centre of fresh, salted and preserved fish trading.

Temples: One of the oldest and still active Hindu Temples is the Thali Temple, whose walls are adorned with rich arts and which is the site of great activity during Ulsavam in April. Valayanad Devi Temple is located on a hill and dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Visit this temple for its intricate architecture, central courtyard and heavy woodwork. Located over 50 kms from Kozhikode, Lokanarkanu Temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and has beautiful murals and carvings covering the walls. Located almost 28 kms from the city, Pisharikavu Temple is known as the site of the oldest murals in Kerala.
 
Open from: Thali Temple - 4.30 am-11.00 am, 5.00 pm-8.30 pm 
Valayanad Devi Temple - 5.00 am-10.00 am, 4.00 pm-8.00 pm 
Lokanarkavu Temple – 4.00 am-9.00 am, 5.00 pm-7.00 pm
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Beaches: Kozhikode is particularly famous for its fine beaches, which are lined with stalls selling seafood delicacies. Among the better known ones are Kozhikode Beach, which is also known for its dolphin-spotting avenues. It also has a marine aquarium nearby. The Kappad Beach is located 16 kms from the city centre and is known for its neat stretch of rocks and the serenity it offers. Another interesting beach is the Payyoli Beach, which is known for its marine turtle conservation efforts. 
Open from: Marine Aquarium – 8.00 am-8.00 pm, Entry fee - Adults Rs 5, children Rs 3

Museums & Art Galleries: Among the most renowned is the Pazhassi Raja Museum, located atop East Hill almost 6 kms from the town. This museum has on display wall paintings, antique bronze and coins, models of temples, umbrella stones and beautiful mural paintings. Located close to this museum is the VK Krishna Menon Art Gallery, whose highlights are the beautiful paintings by Raja Ravi Verma. 
Open from: 9.30 am-12.30 pm, 2.30 pm-17.30 pm

Picnic Spots: The Thusharagiri Waterfalls are a trekker’s delight, complete with rubber, pepper and ginger plantations. Begin your trek early morning, which is the best time to view exotic birds and animals. Another picnic spot is Peruvannamuzhi and Kakkayam Dams, which are good spots for boating and have a bird sanctuary and crocodile farm. 
Open from: 10.00 am-5.00 pm
 Entry fee - Rs 5

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary: Located 25 kms from Kozhikode, this sanctuary is a haven for bird-lovers. Important sightings include terns, gulls, herons and sand pipers, along with several migratory birds. 
Note – The best time to visit this would be between December and April

Regional Science Centre: Kozhikode is home to a planetarium and a science park, which house working models of bisects, scientific gadgets and an aquarium with several species of fishes. 
Open from: 10.30 am-6.30 pm, Entry fee – Rs 5
 
Kirtads: This is the Kerala Institute of Research and Development of Scheduled Tribes and Castes. The library and museum contains a large amount of literature dedicated to the study of tribal and their lifestyles. 
Open from: 10.00 am-5.00 pm

CVN Kalari Sangam: This is known as the centre of Kerala’s ancient martial art form Kalaripayattu. It holds training sessions for these artists and you can also schedule a session of watching this art form from close quarters. 
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 One of the most vibrant festivals is the Malabar Mahotsavam, held in the Mananchira Maidan between 13th and 16th January. The festival aims at boosting the cultural traditions of the region and features cultural dances and music, traditional folk arts, drama and literature. Interesting performances of traditional art form, like Theyyam and Kalarippayattu add colour to the occasion. Also interesting are the various cuisines and spectacular fireworks. Celebrated in March, the Pooram Festival is held at the Arakkal Temple and involves a spectacular parade of richly caparisoned elephants with bright umbrellas. Held at Lokanarkavu Temple twice a year, the Pooram Festival showcases the Poorakkali, an unusual dance art dedicated to the God of Love, Kamadeva. An interesting feature of this festival is the absence of any singers or musical instruments; the dancers sing on their own and the rhythm is provided by the clapping of hands and movement of feet. Maruthukali, also held at this time, includes a scholarly debate on literature, grammar and mythology. The Utsavam at Sree Venkateswara Temple is celebrated for seven days and comprises of elephant processions, fairs and fireworks. Water-adventure enthusiasts would enjoy the Jalotsavam Festivals, which are organized during Onam and conducted by three local sports clubs.</td>
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text">There are quite a few hotels available here suiting all budgets. Of course, houseboats are not as prevalent as in other cities in Kerala, and you should pick a hotel that gives you easy access to the attractions in the area. Among the better known hotels is the <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00000126&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Fortune+Hotel%2C+Calicut&hotelClass=4&address1=Kannur+Road&address2=&city=Calicut&state=Kerala&pinCode=673006&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Fortune Hotel</a>, a four-star luxury hotel. Another good option would be the <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002104&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Malabar+Palace&hotelClass=3&address1=G.H+Road&address2=&city=Calicut&state=Kerala&pinCode=673001&country=Inda&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Malabar Palace</a> in Mananchira Square, which is quite popular with business travelers. Towards the higher is the utterly luxurious Taj Residency, which faces the beach and is located on PT Usha Road.</td>
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 <td width="75%" valign="top" class="body-text"> Karipur Airport is the closest airport, located 26 ms from Kozhikode and connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Chennai, Trichy and Trivandrum. Prepaid taxis are available for reaching the city.</td>
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