Calicut, also known as Kozhikode is a district in the state of Kerala with a rich history that dates back to thousands of years even before the Christian era began. The city came into prominence in the World History after Portuguese traveler Vasco Da Gama landed on the Kappakkadavu Beach in this city on his discovery of the sea route from Europe to India. The district formed a part of Ancient Indian History during the Sangam age when it was ruled by the earlier Chera rulers. However no history of the city is available after this Chera rule till the 9th Century AD when the second Chera rule came into prominence which ruled the city till 1122 AD. We at Touristplacesinindia.com provide you with complete information on all that you want to know about Calicut.

Facts And Figures

Area	30.61 sq km (city area)
Population	801,190
Languages	Malayali, English, Hindi
Best time to visit	October to March
STD code	0495

There are a lot of places to visit and enjoy in this city, which attracts large number of tourist each year. The city has many temples, the most important of which include the Tali Temple, Trivannur temple, Azhakodi temple, Varakkal temple, Bilathikulam temple and the Bhairagimadom temple. During festivals a large number of dance performances which include Koothu, Kathakali, Ottanthullal and Kaikottikal are performed in these temples. The dances and the architectures in the temple show the culture of the state. The city also houses a large number of Churches and mosques. Important among them include Catholic Church, Mother of God Church, St Mary�s Church, Jami Mosque, and Mishkal Masjid to name a few.

The backwaters here are a unique feature as backwaters are not found anywhere else in the world except Kerala. The backwaters are a network of canals, estuaries, deltas, and rivers that drains into the Arabian Sea. One can also visit places of tourist interest like Lighthouse, Pazhassiraja Museum, Thusharagiri waterfalls, Pookot Lake, Bird Sanctuary, Dolphin�s Point, and the Lion�s Park.

Climate:

Rainfall: 254 cm

The city is well accessible by air, roads and railways. The district is connected with all major cities in India by luxury buses. The Kozhikode Railway station in the city is connected by trains from all over India. One can also aboard and a flight from Delhi International Airport or from Mumbai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Goa, Madurai and Chennai Airports to reach the city.

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