A coastal city in the southern state of Kerala, Kozhikode once used to be the capital of Malabar and a prominent centre for spice-trade (before the colonial era). The city gained its share of fame for welcoming Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama in the year 1498. Kozhikode (or ‘Calicut’ as it is widely known) can be reached through various modes of transport, namely road, rail, and air. Kozhikode has a fully-functional airport that services both domestic and international flights. The Kozhikode railway station connects the city to neighboring/far-away cities and states in India. KSRTC-operated buses run from Kozhikode to several other places in Kerala and other neighboring states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. You should be able to find numerous three-star hotels in Kozhikode that are perfect for families, businesspersons, and couples. 3-star hotels in Kozhikode are usually located close to the city’s major expressways, commercial spaces, and business districts. They offer spacious accommodation with well-furnished rooms and an assortment of amenities. They usually have in-house restaurants where all three meals of the day are served. Availability of room service and bellhop vary from property to property. Most 3-star hotels in Kozhikode offer facilities like valet parking, swimming pools, round-the-clock security, and fitness centres. When you’re in Kozhikode, check out some of its interesting tourist spots such as Dolphin’s Point, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Conolly Canal, Krishna Menon Museum, Lion’s Park, Pazhassi Raja Museum, and Peruvannamuzhi Dam. You should also dine at some of Kozhikode’s best restaurants such as Kingsbay, Paragon, Topform, Garlic Routes, M Grill, Hotel Rahmath, Dhe Puttu, and The Lighthouse Restaurant. If you need to go shopping in Kozhikode, your best bets would be Emerald Mall, HiLITE Mall, and RP Mall. You just cannot leave Kozhikode without having tried some of its local F&B such as banana chips, beef biryani, spiced tea and halwa.
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