Kozhikode Backwaters
Kozhikode, previously known as Calicut, is an important and scenic town in North Kerala. The bustling Kozhikode backwaters promise you enchanting holiday experiences. Explore the unspoilt greens on the banks of the Kozhikode backwaters, see the water birds chirping away to glory, take
a boat cruise and discover a spectacular water world. The beautiful Canoli Canal and the Kallai River offer perfect destinations for boating.
Kozhikode is world-renowned for its traditional martial art of Kalaripayattu. Kozhikode is also
known for its historic buildings, beautiful green countryside, beautiful beach, hospitality and cosmopolitan culture. Kozhikode has several institutions of higher learning including a National Institute of Technology and an Indian Institute of Management.
Some of the sights worth seeing in and around Kozhikode are:
Kozhikode Beach
Famous for the spectacular sunset views.
Pazhassirajah Museum
Located 5 km from Kozhikode, the museum houses a collection of ancient coins, bronze sculptures, paintings and murals and temple models.
Art Gallery
The Art Gallery located next to the Pazhassirajah Museum has a collections of paintings by the renowned painter from Kerala Raja Ravi Varma and his brother Raja Raja Varma.
Backwaters