Lion’s Park also known by the name, Calicut’s Beach Garden, is a themed garden located adjacent to the shore of the famous Kozhikode beach. The beach is known for its association with the old-time commercial trade between Chinese, Arabian, and European traders. The park is all set for the entertainment of the kids, yet it…
Mananchira Square is this inglorious park built around Mananchira Lake, the man-made pool constructed in the 14th century by Zamorin Mana Vikrama. Yet the square was only built recently, in 1994. Before transforming into a park it was part of the palace complex called Mananchira Maidanam, where many football matches were regularly held. Now the…
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Kadalundi Community Reserve offers an enchanting escape with its Mangrove Trails, a haven for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Located along the serene backwaters, these trails provide a unique opportunity to explore the rich biodiversity of the mangrove ecosystem. Visitors can embark on guided boat tours through the winding waterways, marveling at the lush…
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Spread across 4000 square meters of land, with an average of 1200 shows annually, Regional Science Centre & Planetarium situated in the Jafferkhan Colony in Kozhikode district is a real educational paradise for the science enthusiasts. The centre aims at spreading awareness about scientific methods and techniques thereby inducing interest and curiosity among the youngsters…
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If you are excited about fine arts and crafts there is a special initiative made by the State Tourism Department of Kerala in Kozhikode district, Sargaalaya Arts & Crafts Village, located on the banks of Iringal River. Spreading across 20 acres of land, inaugurated in 2011, the project not only aims at increasing tourism but…
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Spreading across 200 acres of protected land, Sarovaram Biopark is the first of its kind in Kozhikode district that was established for the protection of mangrove forests and wetlands of Kerala. This government-initiated project is a huge success as the biopark consists of 7 mangrove species and 29 associated species within its premises. Sarovaram Biopark…
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Uru is one of the famous terminologies heard among sailors, traders, fisherfolk, and others, as it is the massive wooden ship built in the Beypore shipyard in Kozhikode district. They learned this traditional craftship from the Arab traders who manufactured the dhome ships. Beypore Port was one of the famous commercial ports in Kerala that…
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Crown Theatre is the oldest of all the theatres in the Kozhikode district. It is the greatest of all with a high-quality cinemascope. Crown theatre is always on its verge bringing in the newest, according to all the updates and technologies happening in the cinema world. It was the Crown theatre that marked the history…
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Have you ever been to a house full of lamps? For your surprise, Kozhikode presents the most heritage attraction of the district, Deepanjali Lamp Museum. It is the only lamp museum in this entire country. I.C.R Prasad a former lighthouse keeper and engineer is behind this glorious collection of lamps that are literally found everywhere…
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Located at a distance of 5 km from Kozhikode city, close to the Pazhassiraja Archeological Museum there stands Krishna Menon Museum dedicated to the renowned statesman V. K. Krishna Menon. Late Krishna Menon was one of the famous Indian political leaders who also served as our Indian Defense Minister. The museum displays many of his…