Calicut
Places of Interest in Calicut
Beypore:
this town is situated at the mouth of Beypore river. It was one of the chief
ports of Kerala and an important trade and maritime centre. Beypore is also
a major fishing harbour, and the boat-building yard here is famous for its country
crafts (Urus).
The Backwaters of Kozhikode: Unexplored, unspoiled, the backwaters of
Kozhikode hold great promises of enchanting holiday options. Elathur, the Canolly
Canal and the Kallai river are favorite haunts for boating. Kadalundi, with
its beautiful bird sanctuary is a charming site.Payyoli: it is a place of historical importance due to the old fort and mosque of the Kunhali Marakkans. This place is also known for its sacrifice rock which can be found at about 13 km away in the sea.
Vadakara: Situated on the right bank of Kuttiyadi river, Vadakara has a historical fort which is now in ruins. About five kilometers away from this town is the famous 1500 year old Lokanarkavu Bhagavathi Temple, where the main deity is Goddess Durga. The annual festival is celebrated during March - April. There are three rock cut caves near the Temple containing interesting murals and carvings.
Peruvannamoozhi Dam: The picturesque dam sight has a crocodile farm and birds sanctuary here. Boating facilities are also available here.
Tusharagiri: Famous for its trekking tracks, it is located, near Vythiri in Wayanad. Trekkers start early morning from the second waterfall and climb uphill through the pristine, evergreen dense forests populated with exotic birds and wild animals to reach Vythiri by evening.
Tali Temple: Built in the 14th century by Swami Thirumulpad, the Zamorian, within his palace complex, this temple was the venue of Revathy Pattathanam the annual culture and intellectual event at eh Zamorin's court.
Mananchira Maidan: The palace tank of King Mana Vikrama is an architectural splendor. The musical fountain inside the maidan and meticulously landscaped lawns surrounded by traditional Kerala style buildings are a fascination for visitors.
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