Monday, January 20, 2014

Buddha Vihar


Buddha Vihar is a marked example of the presence of Buddhists in Kozhikode. Situated at Customs road near south beach of city.Buddha Vihar houses a good collection of writings on the Buddha. The writings are on Budha’s birth, life and teachings. This is located around two kilometers from the city.

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station : Calicut Railway Station.
Nearest Airport : Calicut International  Airport.

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Beypore beach




The Beypore beach, situated at the mouth of the River Chaliyar near Kozhikode (Calicut) in North Kerala. It was one of the major ports and fishing harbors of elapsed times and enjoyed immense importance in the trade and maritime History of Kerala. Above all Beypore was world famous for its ship-building industry and lured the Arabs with the specially built vessels named uru. The traditional shipbuilders were known as Khalasis, who are adept in ship building knowledge and craft.

Beypore Beach still exudes its old charm and you can still smell the past when you visit the historic boat-building yard. You can still watch the creative process of building uru(typical vessel) in this beach.The isolated beaches around Beypore are pristine and clean and ideal for a secluded repose. You can laze around, stroll or indulge in water sports or treat yourself to a relaxing Ayurveda massage.

You can taste the delectable freshly cooked seafood delicacies from the seaside stalls and drink the refreshing coconut water. Another great attraction at Beypore is its splendid stone bridge that extends for 2 kms and is completely built of stones, jutting into the sea. You can also visit the adjacent city of Kozhikode, a famous tourist destination in Kerala.

How to Reach
Nearest Railway Station:Kozhikode railway station at a distance of around 10 kms
Nearest Airport:Karipur International Airport at a distance of around 23 kms