The busy coastal city of Kozhikode, located to the north of Kerala and 225 kms from Kochi holds an important postion in the legend and history of Kerala.

The place is historically famous as the Portuguese led by Vasco da Gama first landed in India, at Kappad near Kozhikode in 1498 AD. He was the first European to reach India via the sea route, around the southern cape of Africa. Later the Dutch, French and British came to its shores.

How to Get There

By Air
Kozhikode (Calicut) has an airport at Karipur.

By Rail
Kozhikode is served by a handful of costal expresses and several passenger trains.

By Road
A well-built network of roads connects Kozhikode (Calicut) to the other parts of the state.

Local Transport
Auto Rickshaws, Deluxe Buses.