Top 10 place to visit in Calicut

Calicut is also known as Kozhikode. The place is famous for its beauty, beaches, and monuments. The waterfalls, the temples, and all other attractions attract you to fall in love with this place. Here are the top 10 places to visit in Calicut.

Kozhikode beach

Kozhikode beach is located on the Malabar coast and surrounded by natural beauty. This is one of the best places to visit in Kozhikode. The water is muddy so it is allowed for swimming. Payanangal, Putiyappa, Elathur, Beypore, etc are part of this beach. There are no entry charges for visiting this place. You can visit here between 8 AM to 8 PM. The best time to visit is from September to May.

Mananchira

Mananchira was known as Mananchira Maidan earlier. The place is famous for many football matches. It is one of the best places to visit in Kozhikode. The place is covered by the musical fountain, traditional building, lawns, air theatre, etc. The place is built near a man-made lake called Mananchira lake. There are no entry charges for visiting these places. You can visit here from Monday to Sunday between 3:30 PM to 8 PM. The best time to visit here is October to April.

Kadalundi Bird sanctuary

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is the best place for nature lovers and bird watchers. The places are located 19 km away from Kozhikode. It is home to 100 species of native birds and 60 species of migratory birds. The place is famous for its beauty and the Arabian Sea. The entry charge for this place is Rs 25 per person. You can visit here between 8:00 AM to 6 PM. The best time to visit here during December to April.

Valayanad Devi temple

The Valayanad Devi temple was built by Zamorins in the 14th century. It is one of the best holy places to visit in Kozhikode. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Ayyappa, and Vighneshwar. Karachi Tarpanam is an important festival to conduct here. There is no entry charge to visit this place. You can visit here between 4 AM to 9 PM. The best time to visit here is between October to March.

Thalikkunu Shiva temple

Thalikkunu Shiva temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples of South India. It is one of the best tourist places to visit in Kozhikode. The temple is famous for its architecture and the pond near it. This is one of the best places to relax and bring peace to the mind. There is no entry fee for visiting this place. You can visit here between 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 9. The best time to visit is any time of the year.

Beypore beach

Beypore beach is located near the Chaliyar river. It is one of the famous tourist attractions in Kozhikode. You can do many activities like surfing, water skiing, swimming, Sunbathing, etc.
The place is covered with golden sand, Coconut trees, etc. You can also enjoy Ayurveda massage here. There is no entry fee for visiting this place. It is open 24 hours so you can explore this place whenever you want. The best time to visit here is from October to March.

Srikanteshwara Temple

Srikanteshwara temple is another most favorite attraction of the visitors of Kozhikode. Srikanteshwara temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is one of the most visited temples of Hindu. The temple was constructed by the Maharaja of Travancore. Shivaratri festival is one of the biggest celebrations of this place. There is no entry fee for visiting this place. You can visit here between 5 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8 the best time to visit here is from December to April.

Thusharagiri Fall

Thusharagiri Fall is another beautiful attraction of Kozhikode. The most interesting fact of this place is that two streams originate from the Western Ghat and meet this point to form the Chalipuzzha River. The river further creates three waterfalls and falling water named “Thusharagiri”. You can enjoy activities like trekking here. The place is covered by green forest and cold water which makes this place more attractive. The entry fee for the visitor is Rs 30 per person. You can visit here between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the best time to visit here is from September to December.

Kakkayam Dam

Kakkayam Dam is a famous picnic spot for all the visitors of Kozhikode. The place is famous for its beauty and outdoor activities. You can also see many varieties of animals and birds here. Don’t forget to enjoy a boat ride and see a small waterfall and den forest near the dam. The entry fee for the visitor is Rs 20 per person. You can visit here between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The best time to visit here is from August to November.

Mother of God Cathedral

Mother of God Cathedral is another favorite attraction of Kozhikode. The church is famous for its Italian architecture and Indian craftsmanship. You can also see here a beautiful 200 years old portrait of Saint Mary. There is no entry fee for visiting this place. You can visit here between 7 a.m. to 5 PM. You can visit any time throughout the year.