CALICUT BEACH : KOOLLLL......

The Kozhikode beach is as yet an unspoilt feature of the city. Head for the beach, a favorite haunt of the city of Kozhikode. A walk along the beach with the sea breeze teasing your hair is a lovely experience.

The beach has two very old piers and a lighthouse which is worth a visit. Walk down to the tip of the old bridge found on the beach. Kick off your shoes and sit on the adjoining rocks and watch the spectacular sunset over the horizon. If you are lucky, you might catch a glimpse of dolphins out in the sea by the Dolphin Point in the far distance. Feel the fine water spray on your face and listen to the sounds of waves breaking against the rocks. Watch fishing boats battle the sea as they return to shore with their catch of the day. A truly magnificent place to visit, if you have plenty of time and nothing much to do!

Close to the beach is the popular Lions Park with good play facilities for children. You can also visit the Marine aquarium that is situated nearby. Food stalls do good business catering to families who frequent the beach and its surrounding attractions. Try the sea food delicacies like the Kallumakaya (mussels) which is the specialty of the region.



Kozhikode Beach is a favourite haunt of sunset viewers. Its natural beauty and old world charm makes it a dreamy place to visit.

The beach has an old lighthouse and two crumbling piers running into the sea, each more than a hundred years old. Children can be entertained at the Lions Park and the Marine Water Aquarium.

Should you be able to drag yourself away from the beach the city of Calicut or Kozhikode awaits you with its unique culture and other treasures

***TA BIGGEST SHOPPING MALL IN KERALA *** FOCUS***

The Focus Mall, the biggest shopping mall of its kind in the State, is all set to revolutionise the shopping experience in Calicut. With thoughtfully designed spaces, futuristic facilities and a prime location that ensures ever- increasing footfalls........

The Focus Mall holds the unique recognition of having the largest food court in the state with more than 18,000 square feet of area. It Has around 13 counters which provide different various cuisines ranging from Traditional Indian including south and North, Dosa, Noodles, Arabic to name a few. it has more than 300 seating and 111 table facility with with a large food court with a common wash & rest room, purified drinking water and Ecxellent cleaning and maintenance.

***WAT CALICUT IZZ ALL ABOUTTTT***

Calicut, is the most important coastal city of Malabar the north region of state of Kerala. It was a leading trading centre for spices on the West Coast of India during the medieval period. Ruled by the Zamorin dynasty, Calicut found a place in World History with the discovery of sea route to India in 1498 by the Portuguese navigator Vasco Da Gama. He landed at Kappad a coastal fishing village and history was changed with the political scanario of India ultimately ending with it's colonization by the British. It remained under the Madras Presidency till the formation of Kerala in 1956 after independence.
During the Sangam age, the Calicut District formed part of the Chera Empire. It played a leading part in fostering trade relations between Kerala and outside world. Tondi, the present Kadalundi as per scholars, was one of the most flourishing seaports of Kerala that time. Again nothing is known in the post-sangam age which is considered to be the Dark Age in South India's history. In the 9th century, Calicut became a part of the Second Chera Empire. The Chera's also known as Perumals, ruled the territory till 1122 AD. With the fall of Cheras, the kingdom was divided into many independent districts called 'Nadus' such as Ernad and Polanad. Originally Calicut area was under the Porlarthris, rulers of Poland. It became an important town in 13th century with the conquest of Polanad by the King of Ernad.
The Udaiyavar of Ernad, whose headquarters was at Nediyiruppu wanted an outlet to the sea and after fighting with the Polatthiri King for 48 long years conquered the area around Ponniankara and build a fort at a place called Velapuram. Thus the city of Calicut came into existence sometime in the 13th Century AD. With the accession of Calicut, the status of Nediyirippu increased and he come to known as Swami Nambiyathiri Thirumulpad, which gradually became Samuri or Samuthiri over the years. The Europeans called him Zamorin. The place surrounded by the fort was known as Koyil (palace) Kotta (fort) and hence the name of the place became Kozhikode. Foreigners called it by different names, for Arabs it was Kalikat, for Chinese it was Kalifo while the city is known to outside world by its European name - Calicut. Interestingly, the name Calicut is derived from 'calico,' the fine variety of hand-woven cotton cloth said to have originated from this place, which was then an important manufacture. Kozhikode passed to British rule in 1792.