The
backwaters of Kozhikode hold great promises of enchanting holiday
options. Elathur, the Canolly Canal and the Kallai river are favorite
haunts for boating. Kadalundi, with its beautiful bird sanctuary is a
charming site. Korapuzha, the venue of the Korapuzha Jalotsavam is fast
becoming a popular water sport destination. land of serene beaches,
ancient monuments, lush green countrysides, historic sites, wildlife
sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly
ambience, Kozhikode is a much sought after destination. Once the capital
of the powerful Zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce centre,
Kozhikode was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by.
Kozhikode
was once the capital of the powerful Zamorins, a prominent trade and
commerce centre and the land of the Malabar Mahotsavam, now became the
most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Today, ancient
monuments, lush green countrysides, serene beaches, historic sites,
wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm,
friendly ambience make this district a much sought after destination.
Unexplored, unspoiled, the backwaters of Kozhikode hold great promises
of enchanting holiday options. Elathur, the Canolly Canal and the Kallai
river are favourite haunts for boating. Kadalundi, with its beautiful
bird sanctuary is a charming site. Korapuzha, the venue of the Korapuzha
Jalotsavam is fast becoming a popular water sport destination.
Innumerable
versions of how Kozhikode acquired its name abound among the local
populace. According to one such version, the place got its name from “Cock
Fort” (the land where the cock crows). Another version says that
Kozhikode derived its name from Koyil Kotu or Kotta, which means a
fortified palace.
How to reach
- By Air
Karipur (23 km from Kozhikode town), Daily
flights to Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and the Middle East. The
Chennai flight also to touches Coimbatore and Madurai.
- By Rail
Links all the major cities and tourist
centres in India.
- By Road
Well connected by road to all the major
cities and tourist centres in India.
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Kerala Backwater
Tour Packages
Duration : 4 Days / 3
Nights
Destinations Covered : Cochin, Kumarakom,
Houseboat
Backwaters in
Kerala
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destinations
Covered : Cochin, Kumarakom, Village Backwater Cruise, Alappuzha, Kuttanad, Pathiramanal |
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