Calicut now known as Kozhikode, is situated in Kerala. It was Malabar's capital during the Zamorin rule 500 years ago and is renowned for its centuries-old cotton and spice trade with Jews, Arabs, Phönicians and Chinese. Basking in the idyllic setting of the serene Arab Sea to the west and the proud peaks of the Wayanad hills to the east, this district with its serene beaches, lush green countryside, historic sites all combine to make Calicut a renowned tourist destination.
Vasco da Gama had set foot on the remote Kappad beach in Calicut in 1498 and 'Discovered India' and set up spice trading routes with the west. Kozhikode City is the marketing hub for commodities such as pepper coconut, coffee, rubber, lemongrass oil, etc. developed in Kozhikode and nearby Wayanad, Malappuram and Kannur districts. The international travelers christened this district as 'the noble emporium of India' as the main trade center in Malabar and major exporter to foreign countries.
How to reach Calicut
by Air
Kozhikode is linked to several other major cities, since the city has an international airport. It is well linked to Mumbai via daily flights operated by Air India and Jet Airways. This also connects by daily flights to cities such as Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Chennai and Bangalore. This is also well linked with the main Gulf states.
How to reach Calicut by Rail
There are trains that ply daily across the country between Kozhikode and many other locations. The bookings can be made conveniently via the IRCTC website. There are a number of direct trains going from Kozhikode to Chennai and Mumbai. The road from Mumbai to Kozhikode passes under the Konkan Railways and has picturesque vistas. Multiple trains also operate between Kozhikode, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram.
How to reach Calicut by Road
The road network on the state and national highways is very strong. Cities such as Mangalore, Bangalore , Chennai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Mumbai run regular bus services. A strong road network also makes it well connected to these towns.
Kozhikode is linked to several other major cities, since the city has an international airport. It is well linked to Mumbai via daily flights operated by Air India and Jet Airways. This also connects by daily flights to cities such as Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Chennai and Bangalore. This is also well linked with the main Gulf states.
How to reach Calicut by Rail
There are trains that ply daily across the country between Kozhikode and many other locations. The bookings can be made conveniently via the IRCTC website. There are a number of direct trains going from Kozhikode to Chennai and Mumbai. The road from Mumbai to Kozhikode passes under the Konkan Railways and has picturesque vistas. Multiple trains also operate between Kozhikode, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram.
How to reach Calicut by Road
The road network on the state and national highways is very strong. Cities such as Mangalore, Bangalore , Chennai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Mumbai run regular bus services. A strong road network also makes it well connected to these towns.
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