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SUNSET ON CALICUT BEACH

SUNSET ON CALICUT BEACH, Calicut

 kmohandas Says:  The Sunset at Calicut beach provides a breath-taking view to the onlookers. It is indeed a beautiful sight. Whenever you go to Calicut, be sure you reach the beach before sunset and do watch the sunset. You will never forget the moments you spend watching this marvelous... 

WHISPERING TREES

WHISPERING TREES, Calicut

 kmohandas Says:  Thers is a beach with abundant trees at Kappad. It is an ideal place to spend some time there during hot summer or pleasent evening. It is an ideal place for lovers and newly wed couples to spend some memmorable moments together. 

CALICUT BEACH

CALICUT BEACH, Calicut

 kmohandas Says:  Whenever you travel to Calicut in India, there are many beaches there that are perfect for a romantic setting. Kozhikode Beach is one of these beaches and you can be sure that the romantic scene will be coupled with the beautiful sunsets on the piers of Kozhikode Beach. In... 

STONE MEMMORIAL FOR VASCO DA GAMA

STONE MEMMORIAL FOR VASCO DA GAMA, Calicut

 kmohandas Says:  Kappad (Kappakadavu) is a famous tourist destination in India, where the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed on May 27, 1498. A small stone monument there commemorates the landing with the inscription, "Vasco da Gama landed here, Kappakadavu, in the year 1498." His... 

KAPPAD BEACH- GATEWAY TO INDIA

KAPPAD BEACH- GATEWAY TO INDIA, Calicut

 kmohandas Says:  Kappad is a pleasant stretch of rock studded beach around 20 kilometers from the heart of Calicut City. This is one of the most charming of Kerala's beaches. Kappad was the Gateway to India through the Malabar coast. Here, 511 years ago, 170 Portuguese sailors led by the... 

Hotels  

Kadavu Resort

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Restaurants  

Hotel Sagar: Kozhikodan fish curry...anyone...?

Hotel Sagar: Kozhikodan fish curry...anyone...?, Calicut

 water1 Says:  Well, in indian English, Hotel sometimes means Restaurant ! Don't be surprised you've seena hotel sign borad and they say they're just a restaurant, atleast when you're in Kerala.Well, let me come to the subject.Hotel Sagar is very near to the KSRTC ( Kerala Road Transport... 

Transportation  

only for Backpackers

only for Backpackers, Calicut

 water1 Says:  The cheapest way to travel in Kerala is by train and by KSRTC Buses.Well, the buses are not that good. But they are damn cheap. And ofcourse the trains.I'm sure the exchange reates would tempt you to get a firt class ticket in train. If you're really interested to learn more... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

This is tricky....

This is tricky...., Calicut

 water1 Says:  Yes. The people will stare at you and you'll certainly have some kind of uncomfortable feeling.Hey, here come the happy news, from a native of this town, who stared so many ...The stares are jsut anywhere, the first reason is that you're a white/black guy. Keralites has seen... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Ahh....paradise on earth

Ahh....paradise on earth, Calicut

 water1 Says:  Arippaara water falls are located around 50 kilometers from Calicut city. It's not exactly a waterfalls. But a nice place to enjoy the beauty of an Indian village. A must to 'do' if you're froma ***ing town like 'Philadelphia'. Of course people will stare at you. But believe... 

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 Calicut-The gateway to friendship - Ask Vasco da Gama about calicut, if you ever meet him. He'll also tell you the same thing: "all are friends here" 

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Q:  Looking for a good price on a flight from New York City to Calicut in January. Prefer to stop overnight in the Gulf. Also if a... 

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A: Hi - check Qatar, Emirates, Ethiad, or Gulf Air to Kochi(Cochin) or Mumbai. Kochi is preferable - you can take a flight from Kochi to Calicut - costs about $20-$30 if... 

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CALICUT- GATEWAY OF INDIA TO EUROPEON EXPLORERS

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 Calicut (now known as Kozhikode) is an important city on the west coast of India in the north region of state of Kerala. It was a leading trading centre for spices during the medieval period. This... 

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Calicut OR now Kozhikode

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Calicut. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Calicut-The gateway to friendship

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 Ask Vasco da Gama about calicut, if you ever meet him. He'll also tell you the same thing: "all are friends here" 

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Kozhikode is also called Calicut

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 Kannur is about 100 Km North of Kozhikode and it has got a beautiful beach called Payamblam beach. Near to this beach is a beautiful light house, you can climb up to the light House and see the... 

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the extra ordinary calicut my home town

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 calicut the place of innocence it is the place where you can have fun and happiness calicut have itsown history while telling about calicut itis the place wher the first europian vas co de gama... 

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