Kozhikode, the third largest city in Kerala, is of great historical importance. The main port and city in Malabar,Kozhikoder became famous in the new era after Vasco da Gama,the first European to sail directly from Europe, landed at Kappad Beach.The temples and mosques with the unique architecture of the region are attractions.
The main tourist spots here are S.M Stret, Kallai, Kappad, Beypore, Thusharagiri, Manachira, Ghat Section, Kadalundi, Backwater, Kozhikode beach, Kunjali Markar Light House, House Of Othena, Azhokoli Temple, Valayanadu Temple,Varakkal Temple, Bulathikulam Temple, Thusharagiri Falls.
This district famous for many things including the folk songs known as Vadakkan Pattukal, Mappilapattu and Oppana, Gazals, Football craze, non vegetarian cuisine and the special sweet called ‘Halwa;.
The district is well connected by rail, road and air to the other part of the country.

Sight Seeing Places:

Tali Temple

The Tali Temple is a fine example of the total integration that can exist between wood and laterite, which is a remarkable feature of the Kerala style of architecture. Built in the 14th century by Swamy Thirumulpad, the Zamorin, within his palace complex. This temple was the venue of Revathy Pattathanam, the annual cultural and intellectual event.

Kappad

About 16 km from Kozhikode town, this pleasant stretch of rock-studded beach is Kappakkadavu. To the tourist it is one of the most charming of Kerala's beaches. Kappad finds mention in history and geography texts as the gateway to the Malabar coast. Here, 501 years ago, 170 men led by the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) sailed in and stepped into Kerala to create a new chapter in history. Today only a little stone monument is left at the Kappad beach to speak of its great historic importance. On the rocks nearby is a temple believed to be 800 years old. To the tourist, however, this little sea faring town is a haven.

Pazhassiraja Museum

A veritable treasure trove for historians and connoisseurs of art, the Pazhassiraja Museum is located in Kozhikode - the land of spices, which lured navigators from time immemorial down to the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama in 1498. The Art Gallery adjacent to the museum displays the acclaimed paintings of Kerala's cherished artists, Raja Ravi Varma (1848 - 1906) whose works brought international repute to the State and his uncle Raja Raja Varma.

The museum displays mural paintings, antique bronzes, ancient coins, models of temples, umbrella stones, solenoid cists (quadrangular burial chambers with capstones), and similar megalithic monuments. The museum and the art gallery are named after the great Pazhassiraja Kerala Varma of the Padinjare Kovilakom of the Kottayam royal family.

Beypore

About 10 km south of Kozhikode town at the mouth of the Chaliyar River, Beypore one of the prominent ports and fishing harbors of ancient Kerala, was an important trade and maritime centre Beypore was much sought after by merchants from Western Asia for its ship building industry. The boat-building yard here is famous for the construction of the Uru (the Arabian trading vessel), which boasts a tradition of over1500 years.

Vadakara

48 km from Kozhikode is the birthplace of Thacholi Othenan - the legendary hero of the Vadakkanpattu (ballads of North Malabar). Vadakara boasts a great martial tradition and was a flourishing trade and commerce centre in ancient times.

Thacholi Manikkoth, the kalari where Thacholi Othenan practiced his martial feats and spent long days in deep meditation before every poythu (duel), is a place worth visiting.

Mananchira Maidan

King Mana-Vikrama’s palace tank is an architectural wonder. The musical fountain inside the maidan and the meticulously landscaped lawns surrounded by traditional buildings in the Kerala style, fascinate visitors.

The Backwaters Of Kozhikode

Up north in Kerala, the meandering backwaters of Calicut (Kozhikode) lie waiting to be discovered. With a bewitching beauty of its own, unspoilt and uncrowded, the picturesque backwaters of Kozhikode offers a bewitching experience. A ride down the backwaters through the Korappuzha River brings you to the beach.

The best route to Kappad, favorite haunts for boating is along the backwaters from Elathur, Canolly Canal and Kallai River are. Kadalundi, with its beautiful bird sanctuary is a charming site. Korapuzha, the venue of the Korapuzha Jalotsavam is fast becoming a popular water sport destination. The canal links itself to the Kallai River, which unhurriedly threads through the city and offers its shores to Calicut’s historic timber trade.

Tusharagiri

As the name suggests, land and water have struck an extraordinary kinship at Thusharagiri (mist capped peaks). The plantation destination that abounds in rubber, areca nut, pepper, ginger and spices, is also a trekker’s delight. Trekkers start early morning from the second waterfall on the hills and climb up through the pristine dense evergreen forests teeming with exotic birds and animals to reach Vythiri in Wayanad district by evening.