The erstwhile capital of the powerful Zamorins, Kozhikode, then known as Calicut, was the most important region of Malabar in yesteryears. Till date Kozhikode city continues to be one of the major hubs of thriving domestic and international trade. Some of the general information about Kozhikode have been discussed below:

Festivals of Kozhikode (Kerala):
The chief festivals of the Kozhikode that are celebrated by one and all in the city are Memunda (March/April), Pooram Festival (March/April), Kaliatta Mahotasavam (March), Vadakara (November/December), and Shivratri (February/March).

Shopping in Kozhikode (Kerala):
Shopping is an interesting activity of people on tour to any part of the world and Kozhikode is no exception. S.M. Street is the most thronged shopping area in the city of and is renowned for its countless sweetshops. You can also choose to go to Beypore to buy the traditional boats of Kerala.

Accommodation in Kozhikode (Kerala):
Good economic lodging options are available in the city of Kozhikode. You can also avail of the comfortable and well equipped houseboats in the backwaters of Kozhikode.

Tree houses throughout different spots of Kozhikode are other remarkable options for accommodation, but well-liked of late among the adventurous tourists.

How to Reach Kozhikode (Kerala):
Kozhikode can be reached by air quite easily as there are a number of air services offered by Indian Airlines and Jet Air, thereby connecting Kozhikode with the Gulf countries, and other Indian cities like Mumbai, Coimbatore, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Goa, and Tiruchirapalli.

Rail network is well laid out in the city and Kozhikode (Kerala) is linked to all the chief cities of India through rail. The station is approximately 2 km south of Mananchira Square.

Kozhikode is well connected with other cities like Bangalore (354 km), Mysore, Mangalore (74 km), Coimbatore, Alappuzha, Madurai, Kochi (224 km), Ooty, Pondichery, Thiruvananthapuram (445 km), and Kottayam by road.

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