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Local Sightseeing Points:

1.Dolphin's Point:

A beautiful place to visit during the early morning hours in Calicut is the Dolphin's Point. This beautiful beach is located around 2 kilometers from the city center

2. Ettumanoor Temple

This legendary Hindu Temple has the famous statue of the Nataraja. Lord Shiva is shown in a dancing pose.

3. Krishnan Menon Museum

The Krishna Menon Museum is dedicated to the famous Indian leader, V.K. Krishna Menon. His personal belongings and souvenir presented to him by great national leaders and friends have been preserved over here.

4. Pazhassi Raja Museum

The Pazhassi Raja Museum is located at East Hill and is managed by the State Archaeological Department. One can find exhibits of ancient murals, old coins and antique statues as well as replicas of temples and stone monuments

5. Pookot Lake

Located in Kozhikode, the Pookot Lake is a natural fresh water lake. It is surrounded by meadows and trees on all sides and is an ideal getaway for all those people who crave for calm and tranquil environs.

6. Thali Temple

Thali temple is located in Kozhikode city center and is an important temple of the former Zamorin Empire of Kozhikode.

Excursions from calicut:

1.Beypore Beach

The Beypore beach in Beypore is located around 11 kilometers from this place and is a commercial center also. The beach is famous for its ship-building center and has remained one for centuries.

2.Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

Kadalundi bird sanctuary is located around 19 kilometers from Kozhikode. This sanctuary houses a variety of native birds.

3. Kappad Beach

Kappad beach is a beach that has much historical significance. Vasco da Gama landed on this beach on the 27th of May