Located in the north of Kerala and 225 km from Kochi,
Kozhikode is a busy coastal city. It holds an important position in the
legend and history of Kerala. Kozhikode city is historically famous as
the Portuguese led by Vasco da Gama first landed in India, at Kappad
near Kozhikode in 1498 AD. Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach
India via the sea route, around the southern cape of Africa. Later the
Dutch, French and British followed and came the shores of Kerala. Soon
after began a period of conflict of foreign powers for domination of
trade in Malabar region. Kozhikode (Calicut) was the capital of the
powerful Zamorins. This city guide explores and highlights various
cultural, historical and tourist attractions of Kozhikode/Calicut city.
