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::: Kozhikode (Calicut)

Kozhikode also known as Calicut, district in Kerala and is the third largest corporation in Kerala. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom , and later of the erstwhile Malabar District. Tipu Sultan tried to change the name of city to ferzobad during the conquest of malabar but didn't succeded. Kozhikode had emerged as the centre of an independent kingdom by the 14th century, whose ruler was known as the Samoothirippadu (often anglicised as Zamorin). Thus Calicut came to be called the City of Zamorins. In the year 1498 Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed at 'Kappad', about 25 km from Calicut city. In the field of Malayalam Language and literature, Kozhikode has made many significant contributions. The district is famous for folk songs or ballads known as Vadakkan Pattukal. The most popular songs among them are those which celebrate the exploits of Thacholi Othenan. One of the favourite past times of the Muslims of the district is singing Mappila pattu and Oppana .
Places of Interest
Mananchira Maidan , Kozhikode - A new attraction in the heart of the city, Mananchira Maidan, is the sublimation of the concept of a planned modern city. The historic maidan, adjacent to Manachira has been converted into an arcadia with beautiful trees and plants, artificial hill, shrubs, sculpture, an open air theatre and above all, a musical fountain. No doubt, locals and tourists seekings leisure and relief from the mad rush outside, find shelter here. Mananchira Maidan is managed by the Corporation of Kozhikode.
Mananchira Maidan - Kozhikode, Kerala
Beypore, Kozhikode- Beypore town is about 9.65 kms. from Kozhikode, at the mouth of the Beypore river. The place was formerly known as Vaypura and Vadaparappanad. Tippu Sultan named the town “Sultan Pattanam”. Beypore is famous for its boat building yard where mammoth country crafts known as Urus are being built. Another unparalleled attraction of Beypore is breathtaking Beypore Beach.
Kozhikode Beach, Kozhikode - The beauty and serenity of Kozhikode beach is not yet exploited to develop it into a tourist centre. Still people from all around gather here to enjoy the sunset and it is a popular retreat for local people. Two sea piers almost 125 years old extending well inside the sea are a speciality. Lion's club, children's park make evening pleasant for visiting families. Fishermen with their small rowing boats entering the sea, fighting the waves and returning with varieties of fish is worth watching.
Kappad, Kozhikode - On 27th May 1498, Vasco Da Gama landed here with three vessels and 170 men. A monument is here to commemorate the historical landing. An ancient temple on a hillock, facing the deep sea, is an added attraction. 16 kms north of Kozhikode is the Kappad beach which is of immense historical significance.
Pazhassi Raja Museum, Kozhikode - Pazhassi Raja Museum is located at East Hill, 5 kms. from Kozhikode. Copies of ancient mural paintings, antiques, bronzes, old coins, models of temples, megalithic monuments like dolmonoid cysts, umbrella stones etc. are displayed here.


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