Vimalagiri Church

Vimalagiri Church, Kottayam is one of the prominent churches of Kerala. It is located in Kottayam, is one of the significant cathedrals under the Diocese of Vijayapuram. The deity worshiped in the church is Vimalambika. The church is also popularly known as Angathattu Palli. It has been gathered from the history, that the foundation stone of Vimalagiri Church was laid in the year 1956. The construction of the grand edifice was finished in the year 1964. The church has been constructed in the lines of traditional Gothic style of architecture. The church's central tower rises to a lofty height of 172 feet, thereby making it one of the highest church towers in Kerala. The main feast of the church is celebrated in the month of December.

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport

Kozhikode beach(Calicut beach)

Kozhikode beach is a beautiful beach which is a favorite of all sunset viewers. There is a lighthouse and 2 piers that extend towards the sea. These piers are around 130 years old. One is the ‘Iron Screw Pile’ pier that was built in the year 1871. It is in the northern part and is around 120 meters long having a T shaped edge. Towards the south lies the next pier. Near to this beach lies the Lions Park and the Marine Water Aquarium. Children can spend a great time in the park which has got various facilities for children. There is an old bridge on the beach and it is exciting to walk to the edge of this beach.

This shore is said to have historical significance as it had witnessed many historic events such as battles, arrival of ships from far lands etc. Various national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Indira Gandhi and Krishna Menon have addressed the crowd from here. After Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to this place, the Beach road came to be called as the Gandhi road. There is a 'Horse's Jumping Point' near to the south pier where horses are made to jump into the sea, swim and reach the shore. They will be then displayed for sale.

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Station : Calicut Railway Station

Nearest Airport : Calicut International  Airport