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Kozhikode Tour Package: Overview
Kozhikode, a “city of truth” is also known as “Calicut”. Calicut is a city in the state of Kerala in southern India on the Malabar Coast. Kozhikode is the third largest city in Kerala and is part of the second largest urban agglomeration in Kerala with a metropolitan population. Start your tour with the beauty of Calicut, with a lush green country sides, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly ambience. It has a couple of other attractive crowd pullers like the Dolphin's Point and the Kozhikode Beach. Make a memorable e holiday with Kozhikode by visiting whole Calicut with family, friends and loved once.
Package Details:
Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
Valid: 1st October 2015 to 31st March 2016
Package Rates & Dates
| Package Category | Hotel | Meal Plan | Cost of Package Per Couple |
| Standard | Hotel Asma tower | CP | Rs. 17,000 |
| Delux | Kappad beach resort | CP | Rs. 20,000 |
| Luxury | Hotel Marina Residency | CP | Rs. 23,000 |
Package Inclusion:
· 2 Nights Accommodation
· Breakfast
· AC Taxi
· Toll Tax, Parking charges
Package Exclusion:
· Extra and personal meals/Beverages.
· Airfare/Train fare from the city you are visiting. Can be arranged on request.
· Personal transportation not mentioned in the itinerary.
· Personal expenses such as Tips, insurance, beverages, mineral water, telephone charges etc.
· Other adventure sports.
· Services not mentioned in the inclusions.
· Expenses caused by the factors like rail and flight delays, road blocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, etc.
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Kozhikode Tour Package: Itinerary
Day 1:- Arrival Kozhikode (Calicut):-
Arrive Calicut, and met by our representative at the airport or railway station, transfer and check into the hotel. Take rest and then sightseeing tour in the afternoon and visit (Kozhikode Beach, Thusharagiri , Mananchira Park). Come back to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 2:- Calicut Visit:-
Take breakfast at early morning and proceed for Calicut sightseeing visit (Tali Shiva Temple, Kappad Beach, Sarovaram Biopark, and Planetarium). After enjoying our full day with Calicut sightseeing comes back to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 3:- Departure Calicut:-
At early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed for The Mananchira Square is the heart of Kozhikode and surrounds the Mananchira tank which used to be the private bath of the Samuthiris. A small stone on the Kappad Beach marks Vasco da Gama's arrival in India 1498 AD.
Calicut Beach: There is an old lighthouse and two crumbling hundred-year-old piers running into the sea. Lions Park and the Marine Water Aquarium are other places to visit on the beach. The Beypore Beach, about 10 km away from Kozhikode, is also another popular tourist destination. There is a traditional boat-building yard in this area. In the evening, proceed to the airport/railway station as the trip ends.
How to Reach Calicut
By Air: Calicut International Airport is 26 kilometers from the city at Karipur. Regular domestic services are operated to major Indian cities. There are frequent international flights to the Middle eastern air hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Salalah, Muscat, Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah, Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha and to domestic hubs Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai.
By Train: There is Calicut railway station which is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore. Numbers of express trains and other passenger trains run regularly which offer better convenience to the tourists.
By Bus: The city has three bus stands. All private buses to the suburban and nearby towns ply from the Palayam Bus Stand. Private buses to adjoining districts start from the Mofussil Bus Stand on Indira Gandhi Road (Mavoor Road). Buses operated by the KSRTC drive from the KSRTC bus stand on Indira Gandhi Road. KSRTC Bus Stand Kozhikode is the biggest bus stand in Kerala. They provides luxury bus services with deluxe and semi deluxe facilities.
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Best time to visit Kozhikode (Calicut)
To visit Calicut September to May is the best. In Calicut the summer and the winter season is the enjoyfull time because of its suitable humidity and cold winds of the beaches.
Tourist Attraction Places:-
Kozhikode Beach: A most romantic and peaceful beach in Kozhikode. Kozhikode Beach is a favorite haunt of sunset viewers. There are entertainment facilities are also available such as the Lions Park for children and the marine water aquariums are attractions for the tourist.
Thusharagiri: The highest waterfall among the three is Thenpara, which falls from a height of about 75 meter from sea level. The winding, narrow roads will take you to this beautiful waterfall and you would be accompanied by serenity and lush greenery throughout your journey. Thusharagiri offers endless scope for trekking, rock climbing and wild life sanctuary visits.
Mananchira Park: Mananchira is a man-made freshwater pond and aprk. It serves as a picnic ground to the locals and tourists alike. The square includes a public library, the town hall, an open air theatre, a music stage, a musical fountain and much more. The presence of temples, mosques and churches here reflect the cultural plurality of the region.
Tali Shiva Temple: The Tali Siva temple was one of the two Brahmanical royal temples patronized by the Zamorin. Tali Temple is considered to be one of the oldest and sacred temples in Kerala.The architecture of the temple is nothing less than grand, for the sanctorum is built in the shape of a chariot, with murals painted all over the walls. You can't help but wonder at the beauty of the paintings that have mythical creatures from Hindu epics. Revathi Pattathanam, an annual seminar that's usually held in October-November, sees scholars from world over converging for engrossing, insightful debates.
Kappad Beach: For the tourist it is one of the most charming of Kerala's beaches. 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. For the tourist, this little seafaring town is a haven. The best route to Kappad is along the backwaters. Unspoilt and uncrowded, the picturesque backwaters of Kozhikode offer a bewitching experience.
Sarovaram Biopark: Sarovaram is an eco-friendly development near the city of Kozhikode in the southern Indian state of Kerala, situated adjacent to Canoly Canal. The project has been developed with an eco-friendly theme and is located in an ecosystem consisting of wetlands and mangrove forests containing bird habitats. The construction has been done in traditional Kerala style. The Sarovaram project is being developed in stages, and the first few stages are complete and open to public. It is one of the more popular spots in the city to spend an evening, along with the beach and Mananchira Square.
Planetarium: Planetarium is the Regional Science Centre in Calicut. The Regional Science Centre has indoor and outdoor science displays. The entymology section, called Giants of Nature and the aquarium are the other popular attractions here. It offers extensive insight into the mysteries of the universe, the planets and the galaxies. Entertaining as well as informative, a sophiscated Zeus projector simulates the night sky.
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Night life in Kozhikode (Calicut)
Nightlife is all about enjoying and having a good time after the sunset. Nightlife in Calicut is the most enjoyable life for youngsters. Young and old everyone comes together for enjoying the nightlife of Calicut. There are many clubs and bars located for enjoy a few drinks and dance. Enjoy a night of stimulating dances at one of the discotheques of Calicut. There are not many things to do at night in Calicut. Nightlife in Calicut mainly consists of a few small bars. You can go for a drink or two at the bars and enjoy a good snack with dance, music and Djes.
Things to do in Calicut
Shopping in Calicut
Valiyangadi alias Big Bazaar, one of the major shopping centers located near the railway station is known for its wholesale of Kerala spices. Big Bazaar road and Court road are good places to purchase spices. Handicrafts items can be purchased from the supermarkets on Mavoor road and CSI Mananchira. Valiyangadi is also known for its wholesale trade of fresh, salted and preserved fish.
Sweets in Calicut
S.M. Street Sweet Meat Street or Mithai Theruvu is the busiest street in Kozhikode.The Street was lined with sweet meat (halwa) stalls. Today the street bustles with shops that sell anything and everything including the famed sweets and banana chips.
Revathy Pattathanam festival in Calicut
Annual assembly of Vedic scholars held since ancient times. The unique gathering is held at Thali temple during Malayalam month of Thulam (Oct-Nov). Vedic scholars compete for the position of Pattathanam during the seven-day event.
Malabar Mahotsavam in Calicut
Annual tourism festival organized by Kozhikode District Tourism Promotion Council in January. Classical dance, music and traditional arts performances showcase the rich cultural heritage of Kerala. Kathakali, Mohiniyattom, Ottamthullal performances are also held.
Trekking at Tushargiri
At the hills of Tushargiri Waterfall, trekking is the must enjoyfull activity for tourist to enjoy the heights of the hills of Tushargiri. The trekking and climbing is that thing which is mostly liked by youngsters.
Hotels in Calicut
3 star hotel:-
Hotel Asma tower: The three star hotel in the Calicut. The hotel strives to meet up with the demands of its esteemed guests to the best of their abilities. It is said to be the most cost effective business hotel, with all facilities available within the reach of your hands. Reaching the malls or bus- stand does not take up much time for people staying, here. Coziness and simplicity are mixed to maintain the balance that makes up the ambience of the restaurant.
Hotel Calicut Gate: one of the best hotel from the three star hotels. The gate hotel is situated in Calicut easy to reach from Calicut railway station and from Karipoor International Airport. The exterior look of hotel is in my way not at all good but the rooms and other services are quite impressive. The service persons and management are very friendly and well mentained.
4 star hotel:-
Kappad beach resort: This is an excellent resort just at a stone's throw from the Kappad Beach. A very nice place to stay with quality service and staff. Beautiful environment and so peaceful.it's a beautiful beach front resort that's ideal for families and couples.
Hotel King Fort: The hotel is situated in the heart of the city.Hotel King Fort is preferred choice for its pleasing atmosphere and tasteful food of any kind, Indian to continental maintaining the international standard of hygiene. The valued customers leave the hotel with their heats content and take along with them the wonderful memories they experienced while their stay at Hotel King Fort.
5 star hotel:-
The copper Folia: The best five star hotel in the Calicut. Located with good access to airport, IT Park, Mall and little away from the city crowd on the bypass. Hotel is well maintained good spacious rooms and it’s kept very clean. Hotel staff is good and housekeeping makes sure that your room is cleaned properly. The food menu is also a lot of dishes and superb quality.
Hotel Marina Residency: Hotel Marina Residency is one of the best hotels. Fairly close to the beach. Good ambience. Neat and clean rooms and linen.It has Restaurant on ground floor where we can have Breakfast, Lunch n Dinner. Quality of food is good. So many banks ATMs on this YMCA Cross Road.