Beypore lighthouse

The Beypore lighthouse is situated at Feroke, Kozhikkode on the south shore of the Chaliyam River. The light house is a guiding presence for those out at sea. The heritage structure is still functional.The six sided tower has a height of 30.48 meters. The tower is painted with red and white bands.

Built in 1977 the Beypore lighthouse stands tall at 32.41metres. The optical equipment supplied by J Stone and Co has 4 panels and can generate a powerful flash once every 15 seconds at a revolution speed of 2 R.P.M.

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Kozhikode International Airport

The Ethnological Museum

The Ethnological Museum is one of the most informative and interesting storehouse for people who want to know about the Tribes of Kerala. The Museum is a part of the Kerala Institute for Research, Training and Development Studies of Scheduled Castes and Tribes (KIRTADS), and houses a large collection of artefacts, costumes, jewellery, household utensils, nets and traps, wood carvings, agricultural tools, musical instruments, and ceremonial paraphernalia of all the Tribal communities in Kerala. There are also displays of the various cultural features and backgrounds of each and every Tribe living in Kerala. Besides, there are the costumes of various performing arts and handicrafts made by the members of Schedules communities. Research and development work done by the government for the development of indigenous groups is also well documented.

It was established in 1973 with an objective to collect a wide range of items of cultural materials from the Tribes in order to assist and guide researchers and students perceiving tribal studies. The Ethnological Museum is dedicated to preserve and interpret the rich and unique culture of the indigenous people.

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Station: Calicut Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport

Kakkayam Dam

Kakkayam Dam located in Kozhikode district of Kerala state. About 15 km - to reach dam location from Kakkayam Bus stop. Roads from Kakkayam bus stop to dam location is thin and curvy through forest. This picturesque damsite, teeming with exotic wildlife, offers excellent trekking and rock climbing opportunities.There is a water fall named 'orakkuzhi' just after Dam. Elephants may be there near Dam location.'Kariyathan para' is one of the beautiful location near to Kakkayam, well suited for out door shooting.

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Station : Calicut Railway Station

Nearest Airport : Calicut Airport

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.

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

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

 

 Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, about 19 km from Kozhikode and 7 km from Beypore Port on the Arabian Sea, Calicut district, north Kerala.The bird sanctuary is spread over a cluster of islands in a scenic area surrounded by hillocks where the Kadalundi river flows into the Arabian Sea. This virgin land is the abode of a hundred species of native birds and Over 60 varieties of migratory birds that flock here during February-March.these include terns, gulls, herons, sandpipers and coramonts. Notable species are whimbrls and.  brahminy kites .A hillock nearby, 200 m above sea level, offers a splendid view of the river mouth and the sea. Kadalundi is also known for its wide of fish, mussels and crabs.

How to Reach: Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode, about 19 kms from Kadalundi
Nearest Airport: Karipur International Airport, about 23 kms from Kozhikode

Calicut (Kozhikode) International Airport

 

 

Calicut International Airport (IATA: CCJ), also known as Karipur Airport, is an International Airport is located in Karipur, Malappuram district about 25 km (16 mi) from the city of Malappuram and 28 km (17 mi) from the Kozhikode Railway Station. Air India Express has a base at the airport. It is the seventh busiest airport in the country in terms of international passenger traffic and the ninth busiest airport in India in terms of overall passenger traffic.

Contact Information

Enquiry / Terminal Manager 91-483-2719000,2719491,08129202233 (M)

Address

 Airport Director

Airports Authority of India(AAI)

Calicut International Airport

Calicut Airport P.O, Malappuram Dist-673647,Kerala

Telephone 91-483-2712630 ,Fax 91-483-2711406

TERMINAL MANAGER

(International Terminal)  91-483-2719491, 08129202233 (M)

(Domestic Terminal) 91-483-2719493

  Operating Airlines and destinations

Airlines	Destinations
Air Arabia	Sharjah
Air India	Coimbatore, Delhi, Dubai, Jeddah, Mumbai, Riyadh, Sharjah
Air India Express	Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Kochi, Kuwait, Mangalore, Mumbai, Muscat, Salalah, Sharjah, Thiruvanathapuram
Emirates	Dubai
Etihad Airways	Abu Dhabi
JetKonnect	Mumbai
Oman Air	Muscat
Qatar Airways	Doha
RAK Airways	Ras al-Khaimah
Saudi arabian	Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh
SpiceJet	Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad

 

For the latest information's about the airlines and destinations ,please contact AAI 

courtesy:AAI

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