The largest city in the northern part of Kerala, Kozhikode (or ‘Calicut’, its Anglican name), was once a thriving trading town (especially for spices). Post the arrival of Vasco da Gama, Kozhikode shot to worldwide fame. While timber and agriculture are the major contributors to the revenue of Kozhikode, a good part of Kozhikode’s working population has hopped over to the Middle East in search of better prospects. Kozhikode also acts as a stopover point while heading to places like Wayanad, Mysore, Mangalore, and Bangalore. It is also referred to as the ‘City of Sculptures’ due to the abundance of sculptures in and around the city. Similar to other coastal cities in the state, Kozhikode also experiences tropical monsoon weather conditions. You can get to Kozhikode using roadways (NH 66, NH 766, NH 966, SH 28, SH 29, SH 54, SH 34), railways (Kozhikode railway station), and airways (Calicut International Airport). As it is the one of the major cities in the region, you can find a good number of family hotels in Kozhikode offering comfortable stays for families. Treebo properties are undoubtedly some of the best hotels in Kozhikode for family stays. The facilities offered by most family hotels include a restaurant with seating options and menus suited to kids, a recreational center that can host outdoor and indoor games for children, provision of cot/cradle in rooms, and meals-on-the-house for kids below a certain age. A swimming pool (with a separate shallow section for kids) can be found in a few luxurious family hotels. Such hotels also try to keep the little ones engaged by organizing child-friendly activities and games. When you’re visiting Kozhikode, make sure visits are planned to the city’s famous tourist attractions such as Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Beypore Beach, Thali Temple, Kozhikode Beach, Mananchira, Mishkal Mosque, Kappad Beach, Sarovaram Bio Park, Kallayi River, and Pazhassi Raja Museum. Relish local/international cuisine at restaurants such as Paragon, Topform, Sagar Restaurant, Kingsbay, The Light House Restaurant, Zain’s Hotel, Garlic Routes, Zam Zam Restaurant, Hotel Rahmath, and Dhe Puttu. For shopping/entertainment, head to HiLite Mall, Emarald Mall, or The Focus Mall.
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