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Calicut, the city located at the Malabar Coast is a beautiful city in the Northern part of the state of Kerala. The state has a very rich ancient history, which dates back to the Sangam Age of Ancient Indian History when the Chera dynasty ruled this city.
However the history of Calicut is not available from the post Sangam Age till the early 9th Century AD, when the second Chera Kingdom rose into prominence. The second Chera rule continued till 1122 AD after which the kingdom was divided into small independent districts. The city has a large number of tourist attractions which include places of worship, beaches, backwaters, waterfalls and museums. We at Touristplacesinindia.com provide you complete guidance on tourist attractions in Calicut.
The backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. These are a unique feature of the state and is not found anywhere in the world. They are a self supporting ecosystem which connect villages together and are used for local transport. Other important tourist attractions in the city include the following.
Kappakkadavu Beach: It is one of the most attractive beaches in the city and has taken an important place in the history of the world. It is in this beach that the Portuguese Navigator Vasco Da Gama landed on his discovery of the sea route from Europe to India. This beach is also known as Kappad Beach and is only 16 km from the railway station.
Pazhassiraja Museum: It is a beautiful museum under the State Archaeological Department and consists of ancient coins, models of temples, mural paintings, antique bronzes, dolmenoid cists and other items of archeological importance. There is a beautiful art gallery adjacent to the museum which displays paintings of renowned artists from Kerala.
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary: This sanctuary is the home to about 100 species of resident and 60 species of migratory birds. The sanctuary is surrounded by hillocks and spreads over an area of 3 km at an altitude of 200m above sea level. The ideal season to visit this sanctuary is between December and April.
The Thali Temple: This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is an ancient temple dating back to the Zamorin rule. This temple was destroyed by Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali. However the temple was renovated in the 18th Century and includes shrines of Ganapati, Narasimha and Saasta.
Dolphin�s Point: It is a beautiful place located about a few minutes from the city where one can see dolphin�s playing in the sea in the early morning.
Other important tourist attractions in Calicut include the lighthouse, Sultan Bathery Lion�s Park, Mannur Temple, Jain Temple, Catholic Church, St. Mary's Church, Mother of God Church, Jami Mosque, and Mishkal Masjid.
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