Calicut- A Trade Centre & A Land of Houseboats

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Calicut- A Trade Centre A Land of Houseboats

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• Amongst the myriad lush greenery of the Eastern
  Ghats and the azure shores of the Arabian Sea
  remains an ancient trade port Kozhikode a.k.a
  Calicut, the largest city in the Northern part of
  Kerala that is also a neighbor to the Western
  Ghats of Mysore and Bangalore.
• Once a trade center of the Arabs and the
  Europeans and, a site where Vasco da Gama first
  landed while sailing from Europe is now an
  important tourist destination holding plenitude
  of weekend getaway spots.
• Here, you can spot foreigners throughout the year
  sighting Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, the Sweet Meat
  Street, the Beypore Ship Building Yard and the
  Kalari School.
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Kappad Beach

• This place dates back to 1498 when Vasco da Gama
  landed first in India with other sailors thereby
  leading to the establishment of economic
  relationships between the two nations India and
  Europe.
• You can try citys best tender coconuts here. Its
  reach is just 20km from Calicut.

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Mannanchira Square

• This place holds more than a water pool built by
  former Zamorins King Manavedavan.
• You can find temples, mosques, churches, ancient
  homes, music stage, open theatre and a musical
  fountain that ought to give you a feel of time
  travel that takes you back to centuries.

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Tali Temple

• One of the oldest and renowned temples of the
  city near Mannanchira Square is Tali Temple where
  the yearly contest of academic skills known as
  Revathi Pattathanam is hosted.
• Besides this, the temple management organizes
  five ceremonies a day and a weekly festival
  during the Malayalam New Year.
• Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Shivalinga is about
  2 feet tall with its temple architecture built in
  the usual Kerala style.

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Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

• Located near the Kadalundi River in the Arabian
  Sea, this Sanctuary is house to 100 local bird
  species and over 60 migratory birds that do
  nothing but amazes you.
• A visit to this place is no less than a lullaby
  heard coz of the flock of birds humming and
  chirping.

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• Apart from these, Calicut houses museums as well
  that portrays its amazing history.
• So, when are you heading? Whatever be the time of
  travel, do not miss to book your bus tickets to
  Calicut in either Kallada, Greenline, SRS or
  Parveen Travels as they are known for exceptional
  bus services.