Calicut Tourism

"A colonial city of trade and tourism", Kozhikode in Southern India between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea has been attracting travelers since ancient times. It is also known by its anglicized name Calicut. Impressed by the spice trade, the Phoenicians, Arabs, and the Chinese moved towards its weight. When Vasco de Gama landed on his Tato in 1498, he paved the way for Dutch, French and later English. Calicut was called the "City of Masalas", as the main trading point of the eastern spices. Mallapuram tourist place which is worth visiting, this city was established in 1042 AD. The word Calicut is derived from calico, hand-woven cotton fabrics that were exported from Kozhikode. Kozhikode was the capital of the Samathiris or Jamorin Empire.

Due to the flourishing of international trade, the Samathiri Empire became powerful among the kings of Kerala. Nestled on the delightful peaks of the serene Arabian Sea in the west and the glorious peaks of the Wayanad mountains in the east, the tranquil seas, lush green countryside, this district with historic sites all combine to make Kozhikode a popular tourist destination. The city is a marketing center for items like black pepper, coffee, rubber, lemongrass oil, which are produced in Kozhikode and neighboring districts of Wayanad, Mallapuram and Kannur.

Being a major trade center in Malabar and major exporters abroad, international travelers named this district as the great emperor of India. It is famous for its co-existence among all forms of religious faith. The district was also a famous cotton-weaving center, which was named as calico cloth. The city has various hotspot tourist places, historical places, temples and many more scenic spots.

Calicut is famous for South Indian cuisine, which is served in many restaurants. Staple food rice is served with a combination of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Many deluxe hotels offer good ambience and various cuisines.

State :

Kerala

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