Sreekanteswara Temple Calicut is in the heart of the city. It is one of the renowned Shiva temples in Kerala. Sreenarayana Guru installed the Shivalingam at the temple in May 1910. …
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The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed in Kappad Beach in 1498. He was the first European to reach India by sea. He came to establish a trade route between his native Portugal and the Malabar coast. Kerala has always been famous for its spices and that was also the main reason why ancient traders followed the ‘spice route. There was big demand in Europe for spices like pepper, cardamom, clove, ginger, cinnamon and turmeric. …
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Beypore beach is long and has a pulimuttu at one end. River Chaliyar meanders into Arabian Sea here. A fishing village is nearby. Beypore Beach is 13 km (35 min) from Mavoor Road in Kozhikode.
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Beypore port is one of the oldest ports in Kerala. It is the second biggest in Kerala after Kochi and handles about 1.25 lakh tons of cargo in a year. The port had direct trade links with countries in the Middle East. It was also an important trade and maritime centre during the days of the early Arab and Chinese travellers.
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Beypore Port near Kozhikode second biggest port in KeralaRead More »
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Pazhassi Raja Museum is located on East Hill, Kozhikode. From Mavoor Road Junction, it is 6.0 km by road (15 min). There is a Kendriya Vidyalaya next to the museum. One has to climb upthe hill to reach the place. …
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