Once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce centre, Calicut (or Kozhikode) was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Today, lush green countrysides, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly ambience make Kozhikode a popular destination.
Places: Hyderabad (2 days) → Hampi (3) → Chikmagalur (2) → Mysore (2) → Goa (4) → Mumbai (1)
Tour Highlights: Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Salar Jung Museum, Pearls and Jewelry, Two-Storied Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, Vitthal...
Ideal For: Beaches Heritage & Culture Wine & Food
Places: Bangalore (2 days) → Mysore (2) → Nagarhole (3) → Coorg (3) → Neeleshwar Kasaragod (5) → Bangalore (1)
Tour Highlights: The Bull Temple, Bangalore Palace, Vishwesharaiya Museum, Maharajahas Palace, Chamundi Hills, Vrindavan gardens, Ranganathittu Bird...
Ideal For: Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes Wildlife & Safaris
Places: Cochin (2 days) → Munnar (2) → Kanam (1) → Alleppey Houseboat (1) → Alleppey (4)
Tour Highlights: Fort Kochi Harbor, Matancherry, Pardesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Matupetty Dam, Tea Plantations, Soft Trekking...
Ideal For: Beaches Nature & Landscapes Relaxation & Spas
Places: Cochin (1 day) → Alleppey Houseboat (1) → Munnar (2) → Cochin (1) → Negombo (1) → Sigiriya (2) → Kandy (1) → Bentota (4) → Colombo (1)
Tour Highlights: Fort Kochi Harbor, Matancherry, Pardesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Backwater, Relaxation, Houseboat, Paddy Fields, Village...
Ideal For: Beaches Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes
Style: Resort
The Raviz Resort and Spa, Kadavu is a nice traditional ethnic property whose aesthetic appeal has a steady stream of loyalists coming back for more.
Calicut, also called Kozhikode, is located on the Malabar Coast in Kerala. Calicut is a flourishing trade and marketing center for pepper coconut, coffee, rubber, lemon grass oil etc. Visit Mananchira Square, constructed around a huge tank (chira) fed by a natural spring; see the area around the tank partly converted into a park with landscaped gardens and a musical fountain; notice the arched entrance guarded by Tipu Sultan’s cannons; observe ethnic buildings around the Square with old-world charm. See ‘Calico’ work, a fine variety of handwoven cotton, believed to have originated here. Explore bustling markets. Many temples, mosques and churches dot the city.
