| Tusharagiri
(50 km from Kozhikode) |
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Tusharagiri is located near Vythiri in
Wayanad and is famous for its trekking tracks. Trekkers start early
morning from the second waterfall and climb uphill through the pristine,
dense evergreen forests populated with exotic birds and wildlife
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A new attraction in the heart of the city,
Manan-chira-maidan, is the sublimation of the concept of a planned
modern city. The historic maidan, adjacent to Manachira has been
converted into an arcadia with beautiful trees and plants, artificial
hill,, shrubs, sculpture, an open air theatre and above all a musical
fountain. No doubt, locals and tourists seeking leisure and relief
from the mad rush outside, find shelter here. Mananchira Maidan is
managed by the corporation of Kozhikode.
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| Kirtads (
7km from Kozhikode) |
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This unique museum houses the tools and devices used
by the ancient tribal communities of kerala. a good library with
books on Anthropology and Sociology is and added attraction |
| Beypore (10
km south of Kozhikode |
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Located
at the mouth of the Chaliyar river, Beypore, one of the prominent
ports and fishing harbours of ancient Kerala was an important
trade and maritime centre. Ancient Beypore was much sought after
by merchants from Western Asia, for its shipbuilding industry.
The boat building yard here, famous for the construction of the
Uru (the Arabian trading vessel), boasts a tradition of almost
1500 years
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Situated
5 km from Kozhikode. Here exhibits of copies of ancient mural
paintings, antique bronzes, old coins and models of temples and
megalithic monuments are seen. The next door to the museum is
the Art Gallery and Krishna Museum which has an excellent collection
of paintings by Indian artists and wood and ivory carvings. Open
from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm, closed on Mondays.
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| Kappad (16
km from Kozhikode) |
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This
is the historic beach where Vasco da Gama landed on the 27th
of May 1498. A monument on the beach commemorates this historic
event. The rock studded beach is locally known as Kappakadavu.
An interesting feature of the landscape is the sprawling rock
that protrudes into the sea.
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