Coming to Calicut? A lot of interesting and exciting things await you! If you are looking for a break from your daily run, a weekend getaway to Calicut is really a fantastic choice to get refreshed and energized. Here are some handpicked destinations you must visit to make your weekend memorable.
Kozhikode Beach
The top attraction of Calicut is its beach. Its enchanting beauty attracts hundreds of tourists as well as locals offering an alluring experience. It is located very near to the town. The beach is famous for its old lighthouse. Come and witness the glorious sunset here and get refreshed. There are plenty of places to eat out too that offer you a wide variety of foods.
SM Street
Have you ever tried the sweets at SM Street? If you have a sweet tooth, the ‘Mittai theruvu’ deserves your visit! The ‘sweetmeat street’ (SM Street) is located in the heart of the city. It is a shopper’s paradise too famous for textiles, chappals, Kerala style bakery items and sweets. A walk through the pedestrian walkaway of SM Street itself will be an amazing experience for you and never miss out on the ‘Kozhikodan Halwa’ when you visit here.
Mananchira Square
Mananchira Square is a park surrounded by Mananchira, a man-made freshwater pond. The pond receives water from a hot water spring, and this complex that surrounds it is Mananchira Square. It is a public park now, where you can head here to enjoy the breezy evening and relax. The well-maintained garden, the serene shades of beautiful trees and the peaceful atmosphere here are surely going to mesmerize you.
Beypore Beach
Stay away from the rush of the city and indulge in the beauty and serenity of the Beypore beach, another enticing beach in Calicut. The perfect destination to spend some quality time with your loved ones. Your visit to Calicut remains incomplete if you miss out on an evening on this lovely beach with a beautiful environment. There are many more amazing places you should explore in Calicut like Kappad beach, HiLITE mall, Tali temple, Vayalada, Kakkayam dam, Kariyathumpara and Thusharagiri waterfalls.
Sacred and Religious sites in Calicut.
Tali temple: A very peaceful temple that worships Lord Shiva. A must-see destination in Kozhikode.
Valayanad Devi temple: This temple has got a unique architecture style in the form of a Buddhist Pagoda.
Mishkal mosque: Calm and quiet place to refresh your soul. A perfect place for those who are interested in cultural history.
Juma masjid: A very ancient mosque which is still open for prayers. One of the largest mosques in Calicut which can accommodate over 1000 devotees.
CSI church: CSI church is the largest Basel Mission church in the malabar area. The church is build in Kerala and European style architecture and located in the heart of Calicut city.
Life in Calicut
Calicut is a great place to live and prosper. It’s one of the safest cities in Kerala. An ideal place for foodies. There are plenty of high-quality educational institutions and hospitals with superior facilities. The climate is mild, temperate, with no extremes, and the pollution is low. Calicut is definitely one of the most family-friendly cities in Kerala. A city with great infrastructure and all the comforts of contemporary living. Calicut will keep you hooked and you will never feel like leaving this city.
