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Thursday 21 May 2015

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS KOZHIKODU KERALA, TOURIST PLACES TO VISIT IN KOZHIKODU KERALA

Tourist Attractions Kozhikodu Kerala
Kappad beach
Kappad beach is a fine spot for the tourists to enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of kerala coast. Kappad is there in the Indian history as the portugese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed kerala for the first time in 1498 . His arrival later led to the establishment of East India Company. The site has abundant spices and textiles collections.

Pazhassi Raja Museum & Art Gallery, Kozhikode
Pazhassi Raja Archaeological Museum is a museum and art gallery in Kozhikode, Kerala. The museum has a rich collection of historical artifacts from 1000 BC to 200 AD. The museum is managed by the State Archaeology Department and has on display mural paintings, antique bronzes, ancient coins, models of temples, umbrella stones, dolmenoid cists , and similar megalithic monuments. Kozhikode Railway Station is the near this museum, Calicut International Airport in Kozhikode is about 23 km from Kozhikode town.

Mananchira Square, Kozhikode
Mananchira is a man-made freshwater lake situated in the centre of the city of Kozhikode in Kerala, southern India. The lake is 3.49 acres in area, is rectangular in shape and is fed by a natural spring. The musical fountain inside the maidan and the meticulously landscaped lawns surrounded by traditional buildings in the Kerala style are fascinating. Nearest railway station is Kozhikode, about 2 km and Nearest airport is Karipur International Airport, about 28 km.

Thusharigiri Falls
Thusharigiri Falls is a waterfall located in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala.Two streams originating from the Western Ghats meet here to form the Chalippuzha River. The river diverges into three waterfalls creating a snowy spray, which gives the name, 'Thusharagiri'. Thusharagiri offers endless scope for trekking, rock climbing and wild life sanctuary visits. It is around 50 kilometres from Kozhikode. The nearest town Kodancherry is around 11 kilometres from Thusharagiri. Airport about 23 km from Kozhikode town.

Peruvannamuzhi Dam
Peruvannamoozhy is a village in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India which is near the PERUVANNAMUZHI DAM over a river. It is known for tourism, wildlife and research on spice crops. There is a reservoir with facilities for boating, and nature reserves. The reservoir supplies irrigation water to Kozhikode, Malapuram and Kannur. The Peruvannamuzhi dam site set amid hills is a beautiful picnic spot.Uninhabited islands, a bird sanctuary and a crocodile farm add to the charm of the place. Kozhikode Railway Station is about 60 km , Calicut International Airport, Karipur is about 25 km from Kozhikode town.

Science Planetarium, Kozhikode
The planetarium, which can accommodate 250 people at a time, has a sophisticated Zeiss projector which helps visitors get an accurate image of the planets, stars and other astronomical objects. The visitor will be able to see the projected large images of stars with sound and visual effects. You can also peep into the mysteries of the universe with this projector and the whole ambience is instructive, informative and lively. Daily shows are conducted at the planetarium at different timings.

Kakkayam
Kakkayam is a picturesque dam site situated in Kozhikode. Teeming with exotic wildlife, this picnic spot offers excellent trekking and rock climbing opportunities. The best time to visit here is between November and April. Nearest railway station is Kozhikode - Balussery Rd, about 66 km, Nearest airport is Karipur International Airport, about 87 km.

Kakkadampoyil
Kakkadampoyil , is an hamlet in the Kozhikode and Malappuram Districts, Kerala, India. This rural settlement is about 40 kilometres from the city of Calicut (Kozhikode). There are many indigenous tribal groups in this area. It is set high on the Western Ghats, with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m. Kakkadampoyil is one of the small towns in Kozhikode and in Malappuram district. It is located within 40 km away from the Calicut city. It is located on the Western Ghats with an altitude above the sea level that ranges from 700 to 2100m. Many original tribal people resided in this place.

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