Kozhikode or Calicut, the former capital of the Zamorins and referred to as "the great province of Malabar" by the legendary Marco Polo, continues to attract visitors from distant shores. The city reeks of history and culture, making it the favourite destination of history buffs. Over the years, Kozhikode has become commercially important for textiles, seafood processing, timber and tiles. At the same time, traditional art forms like the ancient form of Kerala's martial art, Kalaripayattu has flourished.The land of the Malabar Mahotsavam, Kozhikode was recognized as one of the most important historical regions in Malabar.

Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery (5 km from Kozhikode): On display here are copies of ancient murals, antique bronzes, old coins, excavated earthenware, models of temples, megalithic monuments like dolmonoid cysts, umbrella stones etc.

Krishna Menon Museum: This museum has an exclusive wind dedicated to the late V K Krishna Menon, renowned statesman. His personal belongings and souvenirs are displayed here

Kalipoika (2 km from Kozhikode): One can leisurely cruise on the dappled waters at Kalipoika in both pedal and row boats.

Kallai: This was once the second largest timber trading centre in Asia. A steel bridge built by the British is still intact here.

S M Street: Sweet Meat Street is the busiest street in Kozhikode and derives its name from the times when the street was lined with
sweetmeats stalls. Kirtads (7 km from Kozhikode): This unique museum houses the tools and devices used by the ancient tribal commununities of Kerala.

Beypore (10 km from Kozhikode): Located at the mouth of the Chaliyar River, Beypore, one of the prominent ports and fishing harbours of ancient Kerala was an important trade and maritime centre.

Kappad (16 km from Kozhikode): This is the historic beach where Vasco da Gama landed on the 27th of May 1498, with 170 men in three vessels. A monument on the beach commemorates this historic event. The rock studded beach is locally known as Kappakadavu.

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