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: Delhi (2 days) → Ooty (2) → Bandipur (2) → Wayanad (2) → Neeleshwar Kasaragod (5) → Bangalore (1) → Bangalore (1)
Tour Highlights: Red Fort, Humayuns Tomb, Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, India Gate, Botanical Gardens, Fishing and Boat...
Ideal For: Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes Wildlife & Safaris
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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
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Ideal For: Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes Relaxation & Spas
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Tour Highlights: Fort Kochi Harbor, Matancherry, Pardesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Matupetty Dam, Tea Plantations, Soft Trekking...
Ideal For: Nature & Landscapes Relaxation & Spas Wildlife & Safaris
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.
