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The land of the Malabar Mahotsavam, Kozhikode was recognized as one of the most important historical regions in Malabar.

Today, in addition to the ancient monuments, the green countryside and the pristine beaches, the area boasts of wildlife sanctuaries, rivers and hills.

The backwaters of Kozhikode are a great holiday destination.

The Canoli canal and the River Kallai are good for boating while the bird sanctuary

At Kadalundi is fast becoming a favourite with bird-watchers and nature lovers.

Nearby is Korapuzha, where the Korapuzha Jalotsavam, a water sports festival, is becoming a regular with tourists.

Popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi comprises a cluster of islands on the Vembanad Lake and is close to Kozhikode.

Some of these picturesque islands have exotic names like Bolgatty, Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam.

The lake opens out into the Arabian Sea to form one of the finest natural harbours in the world and has made Kochi a fascinating blend of the cultures.

The Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and British have left their mark on the city.

As a result for the tourist there is the Jewish synagogue, the Dutch palace, the Chinese fishing nets and remnants of European and Asian architecture.

Kochi is fascinating for the history lover and the general tourist.

There are several quaint and interesting places to visit like Willingdon Island (a short boat ride from Kochi harbour), the Mattancherry Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, Fort Kochi and Bolgatty Island.

Reaching Kozhikode:
Kozhikode Backwater Tour, Kerala Travel Tours PackagesThe nearest airport is at Karipur.

23 km from Kozhikode town, which has flights from Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and the Middle East touching down daily.

The place is also linked by road and rail with major cities and tourist centres in India.

Kozhikode Beach looks like a painter's imagination of a perfect seaside view. The panoramic sunset as seen from the sands looks like a descending dome of red and gold sinking into the deep sea waters.

In the silhouette one can make out the two beach piers and a tall lighthouse. It is this dreamy beauty that attracts tourists all over the world to this destination.

The Pazhassirajah Museum is located at a distance of 5 km from Kozhikode town and is known for its numismatology collection, its bronze sculptures, the ancient paintings, fragments of the famous Kerala murals and miniature models of temples.

The Art Gallery near the Pazhassirajah Museum houses original oil paintings of the celebrated maestro Raja Ravi Varma and his brother Raja Raja Varma.

Krishna Menon Museum is also a museum but this has been built exclusively to house the personal belongings and souvenirs of the former president of India, late V K Krishna Menon.

Beypore Harbor is about 10 km to the south of Kozhikode City and stands on the banks of the Chaliyar River. This harbor is famed for the highly skilled boat builders living there.

The shipwrights and constructors of this port have claimed international acclaim and have been employed for over 1500 years by India and foreign countries as well to build sturdy, unsinkable vessels.

The Kappad Beach (16 km from Kozhikode City) well known for it is here that the renowned explorer Vasco Da Gama entered India (27th May 1498).

On the beach a memorial has been erected to mark this historic event. The Ettumanoor Shiva Temple is a celebrated16th century shrine and attracts devotees and tourists round the year.

Also in the region is Korapuzha which hosts Korapuzha Jalotsavam a festival marked by water sports and adventurous activities.

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