Narendran’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is one Beach that is calm and clean, where guests could look forward to a nice swim and just relax around the beach.
Kappad plaža
BeachThis is one Beach that is calm and clean, where guests could look forward to a nice swim and just relax around the beach.
This Water Fall is a great place for those looking for some adventure. There are multiple falls here where guests have to trek and see.
Thusharagiri Waterfalls
This Water Fall is a great place for those looking for some adventure. There are multiple falls here where guests have to trek and see.
Beypore Beach is located at the mouth of the Chaliyar River. Now an important port and fishing harbor, this place was also an important trade and maritime centre during the days of the early Arab and Chinese travelers and the Europeans.
The Beypore Beach is a commercial center for ship building and has existed here for more than 1000 years. This boatyard is famous for making a distinctive ship vessel known as 'Uru'. One of the major attractions at Beypore is its magnificent 2 km long stone bridge called as Pulimoodu, built entirely of stones, making a pathway into the sea.
Beypore - Kozhikode Road
Beypore - Kozhikode RoadBeypore Beach is located at the mouth of the Chaliyar River. Now an important port and fishing harbor, this place was also an important trade and maritime centre during the days of the early Arab and Chinese travelers and the Europeans.
The Beypore Beach is a commercial center for ship building and has existed here for more than 1000 years. This boatyard is famous for making a distinctive ship vessel known as 'Uru'. One of the major attractions at Beypore is its magnificent 2 km long stone bridge called as Pulimoodu, built entirely of stones, making a pathway into the sea.
This temple was destructed by Tippu Sultan and Hyder Ali during their invasion of Kozhikode and was later renovated. The two storied sanctum has artistic stone sculptures and wood carvings with scenes from the puranas. Very high walls and an expansive temple pond are some of the specialties of this temple. The temple complex also houses a shrine for Lord Krishna.
The temple is well known for the 'Revathi Pattathanam', an annual competition of pedagogic skills. The annual festival is celebrated for 8 days in the month of April / May.
Thali Maha Shiva Kshetram
Tali RoadThis temple was destructed by Tippu Sultan and Hyder Ali during their invasion of Kozhikode and was later renovated. The two storied sanctum has artistic stone sculptures and wood carvings with scenes from the puranas. Very high walls and an expansive temple pond are some of the specialties of this temple. The temple complex also houses a shrine for Lord Krishna.
The temple is well known for the 'Revathi Pattathanam', an annual competition of pedagogic skills. The annual festival is celebrated for 8 days in the month of April / May.
Medicinal
Arya Vaidya Sala
Guests could look forward to authentic therapies and massages by professionals.
Scenic
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is situated on a cluster of small islands in Kadalundi River.
The sanctuary is inhabited by more than a hundred species of residential birds and about 60 varieties of migratory birds. It is also known for a wide variety of Fish, Mussels and Crabs. Birds like terns, gulls, herons, sandpipers, whimbrels and other exotic birds are most common species at this place.
The sanctuary covers an area of about 3 Sq. Kms and it is a place of great scenic beauty. The Kadalundi River meets the Arabian Sea near this place. December to April is the best time to visit this place. Visit in early hours of the day for best sighting of the birds.
Kadalundi rezervat ptica
Kadalundi Market RoadKadalundi Bird Sanctuary is situated on a cluster of small islands in Kadalundi River.
The sanctuary is inhabited by more than a hundred species of residential birds and about 60 varieties of migratory birds. It is also known for a wide variety of Fish, Mussels and Crabs. Birds like terns, gulls, herons, sandpipers, whimbrels and other exotic birds are most common species at this place.
The sanctuary covers an area of about 3 Sq. Kms and it is a place of great scenic beauty. The Kadalundi River meets the Arabian Sea near this place. December to April is the best time to visit this place. Visit in early hours of the day for best sighting of the birds.
Historic
Mother of God Cathedral was built in 1513 AD in Roman style of architecture. It houses a portrait of Mother Mary, which is over 200 years old. The church is one of the famous pilgrim centers in the region.
This church is the Headquarters of the Latin Catholic congregation in Malabar. Built in the Gothic style, the church is a tribute to the beauty of Italian architecture and the skill of Indian craftsmen. It is said that Italian architects were brought to Kozhikode to design the church.
Muchundi Mosque
Mother of God Cathedral, Kozhikode Diocese
Convent RoadMother of God Cathedral was built in 1513 AD in Roman style of architecture. It houses a portrait of Mother Mary, which is over 200 years old. The church is one of the famous pilgrim centers in the region.
This church is the Headquarters of the Latin Catholic congregation in Malabar. Built in the Gothic style, the church is a tribute to the beauty of Italian architecture and the skill of Indian craftsmen. It is said that Italian architects were brought to Kozhikode to design the church.
Muchundi Mosque
Mishkal Masjid (also known as Kuttichira Mosque) situated in Kuttichira was built by an Arab businessman called Mishkal in 13th century.
This mosque is built extensively with wood and Italian tiles. The entire structure is supported on 24 carved wooden pillars and there are 47 wooden doors. Nearly 300 people can pray in the ground floor alone. A strong influence of Kerala temple architecture can be seen in the construction of this mosque.
A unique feature of the mosque is a square tank, similar to those in temples. A part of the mosque was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1510. The local ruler has helped in defending and repairing the mosque. The mosque was initially a 5 storied, but after the destruction, it remained as a 4 storied structure.
Mishkal Džamija
Bavootty haji RoadMishkal Masjid (also known as Kuttichira Mosque) situated in Kuttichira was built by an Arab businessman called Mishkal in 13th century.
This mosque is built extensively with wood and Italian tiles. The entire structure is supported on 24 carved wooden pillars and there are 47 wooden doors. Nearly 300 people can pray in the ground floor alone. A strong influence of Kerala temple architecture can be seen in the construction of this mosque.
A unique feature of the mosque is a square tank, similar to those in temples. A part of the mosque was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1510. The local ruler has helped in defending and repairing the mosque. The mosque was initially a 5 storied, but after the destruction, it remained as a 4 storied structure.
Krishna Menon Museum & Art Gallery is located on the East Hill in Kozhikode.
The Museum & Art Gallery was established in the year 1975 and named after the great India leader Mr. V.K. Krishna Menon. Along with the personal belongings and souvenirs of Mr. Menon, the paintings of Raja Ravi, Varma and Raja Raja Varma are also exhibited here. There are also few specimens of wood and ivory carvings. The art section also has few Kerala mural paintings and modern painting. A collection of stone sculptures is also on display in the art section.
Art Gallery And Krishna Menon Museum
Kendriya Vidyalaya RoadKrishna Menon Museum & Art Gallery is located on the East Hill in Kozhikode.
The Museum & Art Gallery was established in the year 1975 and named after the great India leader Mr. V.K. Krishna Menon. Along with the personal belongings and souvenirs of Mr. Menon, the paintings of Raja Ravi, Varma and Raja Raja Varma are also exhibited here. There are also few specimens of wood and ivory carvings. The art section also has few Kerala mural paintings and modern painting. A collection of stone sculptures is also on display in the art section.