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Kozhikode

Kerala 12m
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About Kozhikode

Kozhikode (formerly Calicut) is a historic coastal city on the Malabar Coast, legendary as the spice trading capital where explorer Vasco da Gama first landed in India in 1498. Celebrated as the "City of Sculptures" and a culinary paradise, it is famous for its rich Malabar food culture, historical shipyards, and beautiful beaches.

💡Why Visit?

Indulge in the world-famous Malabar Biryani and Kozhikodan Halwa, visit the historic Kappad Beach, and explore the ancient spice markets of SM Street.

Languages
MalayalamEnglishHindiTamil
#spices#beach#culinary#history#shipyard

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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionKerala
CountryIndia
Altitude12m
Budget Stay₹1,500/night
Budget Food₹250/day

🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Sep · Rain

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 24°C to 30°C annually. Avoid travel in May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Sep
🌧️Rain
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Temperature24° – 28°C
💧
Rainfall327mm
⚠️Avoid
⚠️Avoid — heavy monsoon rains
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct due to extreme conditions.

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Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
₹1,500/night
  • Budget business lodges
  • Local guest houses
🏨 Premium
₹3,000/night
  • 3-star business hotels in city center
✨ Luxury
₹8,000/night
  • Raviz Kadavu Resort
  • The Gateway Hotel Calicut

Local Cuisine

⭐ Kozhikodan Chicken Biryanilocal
⭐ Kozhikodan Halwalocal
⭐ Unnakayastreet