Places to visit in Kozhikode
9 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
Beaches and history 5
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Kappad Beach Official source
Where Vasco da Gama landed; a stone inscription marks it (Kerala Tourism).
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Beypore Official source
Host of the Beypore International Water Festival (Kerala Tourism).
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Kozhikode Beach Official source
Listed by Kerala Tourism.
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Kunjali Marakkar Museum Official source
Listed by Kerala Tourism; Incredible India files it under Thrissur.
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Mananchira Square and SM Street Official source
Park with a musical fountain; Mittai Theruvu sweet street (Kerala Tourism).
Waterfalls and hills 2
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Thusharagiri Waterfalls Official source
Three falls (Kerala Tourism).
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Arippara Waterfalls Official source
Eight-level falls (Kerala Tourism).
Temples and culture 2
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Lokanarkavu Temple Official source
15th-century murals (Kerala Tourism).
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Tali Shiva Temple Official source
14th century CE (Kerala Tourism).
In depth: Kappad Beach
Kappad is the beach where Vasco da Gama landed in May 1498 (Kerala Tourism); a stone inscription marks the spot. Kozhikode city, with its beach and SM Street, is nearby.
At a glance
- Type
- Beach and landing site Official source
- Event
- Vasco da Gama landed here; stone inscription (Kerala Tourism) Official source
- Timings and fees
- Not applicable / not published Not yet verified
History and significance
- Zamorins
- Mananchira was once the heart of the Zamorin kingdom (Kerala Tourism). Official source
What to see
- Kappad
- Landing site.
- Kozhikode Beach
- City beach.
- Beypore
- Water festival.
- SM Street
- Halwa and sweets.
Visiting
- Beach
- Open access; swimming conditions to confirm locally. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Beypore International Water Festival
- Annual (Kerala Tourism); date to confirm. Official source
- Theyyam
- Winter months (Kerala Tourism). Official source
Visitor guidelines
- Sea is rough in the monsoon.
- Swim only where permitted.
How to reach Kappad Beach
- By train
- Kozhikode (CLT). Official source
- By air
- Calicut International (CCJ). Official source
- By road
- NH 66. Official source
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:50 | 18:21 | Best: dry |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:49 | 18:34 | Good: dry, warming |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:35 | 18:38 | Hot, humid |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 06:16 | 18:39 | Hot, humid; pre-monsoon showers |
| May | IMD normals to add | 06:04 | 18:42 | Hot, humid; showers |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 06:04 | 18:51 | South-west monsoon: heavy rain |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 06:11 | 18:55 | Heavy monsoon |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 06:17 | 18:47 | Monsoon; Onam season |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 06:16 | 18:29 | Monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 06:16 | 18:10 | North-east monsoon showers |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:24 | 18:00 | Good: showers easing |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:38 | 18:06 | Best: dry |
Suggested plans
- One day
- Kappad, Kozhikode Beach and SM Street.
- Two days
- Add Beypore and Thusharagiri.
How to reach Kozhikode
- By train
- Kozhikode (CLT) (Incredible India).
- By air
- Calicut International (CCJ) (Incredible India).
- By road
- NH 66; Thamarassery Churam to Wayanad (14 km of ghat, Kerala Tourism).
- Headquarters
- Kozhikode
- Coast
- Coastal
Best time to visit Kozhikode
- Best time
- October to February (Kerala Tourism, for the backwater cruise season; to confirm locally).
- Climate
- Humid tropical; south-west monsoon June-September, north-east showers October-November.
Dates to plan around in Kerala
- Kalpathi Ratholsavam — Palakkad: 14-16 Nov 2026 (Incredible India)
- Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku — Pathanamthitta: Mid-Nov 2026 to mid-Jan 2027 (pattern, Kerala Tourism); online slot booking required in 2025-26
- Theyyam season — Kannur and north Kerala: December-April (Kerala Tourism)
- Attukal Pongala — Thiruvananthapuram: 14-23 Feb 2027; Pongala 22 Feb (Onmanorama)
- Guruvayur temple festival — Thrissur: February-March (Kerala Tourism)
- Eravikulam closure — Idukki: January-February every year, tahr calving (Kerala Tourism)
- Thrissur Pooram — Thrissur: Annual; 2027 date to confirm
- Nehru Trophy Boat Race — Alappuzha: Annual on Punnamada Lake; 2027 date to confirm
Where to stay in Kozhikode
No stays have been verified for Kozhikode yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Kozhikode
What is Kozhikode known for?
Kappad beach, where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498, Beypore, Thusharagiri falls and the city's sweet street.
What is the one place not to miss in Kozhikode?
Kappad Beach. Where Vasco da Gama landed; a stone inscription marks it (Kerala Tourism).
Which is the nearest railway station to Kozhikode?
Kozhikode (CLT) (Incredible India).
Which is the nearest airport to Kozhikode?
Calicut International (CCJ) (Incredible India).
When is the best time to visit Kozhikode?
October to February (Kerala Tourism, for the backwater cruise season; to confirm locally).
How many places are there to visit in Kozhikode?
Our guide lists 9 places in Kozhikode district, Kerala, across beaches and history, waterfalls and hills, temples and culture.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Edakkal Caves, Wayanad — Rock engravings from about 6000 BC; about 300 steps (Kerala Tourism; Incredible India).
- Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Malappuram — Wetland and mangroves (Kerala Tourism); Incredible India files it under Kozhikode.