Kerela Kozhikode Calicut

Kerela  Kozhikode Calicut

Kerela

Kerala is reservoir of great things; this small State in the southernmost part of the India is a true winner owning to its immensely beautiful landscapes, intriguing customs, cultural lifestyle and education. From Kasargode to Thiruvananthapuram Kerala is full of great surprises that attract tourists and travelers from all over the world….

Calicut …… Kozhikode

Kozhikode, formerly called Calicut was the traditional capital of Northern Kerala under the Samuthiri raj. Calicut, even today the district continues to be a centre of flourishing domestic and international trade. Wallowing in the tranquil setting of the serene Arabian Sea on the west and the proud peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east, this district fascinates visitors with its unruffled beaches, rich countryside, historic sites, filled with warmth and wonderment……..

The Chaliyar

Hello and welcome, we are at the banks of Chaliyar River the 4^th longest and the most imp river in Kozhikode district of Kerala. It starts its journey from the Elambalari hills in Tamil Nadu. Chaliyar River covers a distance of 169 kms and has 7 important tributaries…. Called the Beypore River by the end of its course …. Finally emptying itself in the Arabian Sea in Kozhikode near Beypore….

And here comes a Surprise….for this trip we’ll be staying right next to the Chariya river, in the 5 star Kadavu resort!!! Howz that?

At the banks of Chaliyar river….

Kadavu resort:

Nice place indeed …..

Kadavu resort is spread over an area of 10 acres surrounded by coconut trees….

House boat rides the second one where they have shot inside the boat….

One of the major attractions of the kadavu resort are these …… special boating fishing and sailing expedition over the chaliya river…..

boarding the house boat

These traditional Kerala House boats are locally known as Ketuvolums …… They are a unique in their design built …… They are all equipped with fully furnished bed rooms….attached baths and kitchen………. 

Now that is called peace and tranquility

House boats look amazing moving at low pace gliding over mesmerizing water of Chariya river passing through Thick green cover, coconut groves and exceptional settings ……..  The ride leaves you speechless…

Peaceful living is all we dream of the waters and fresh air..

lay back relax and take in all this wild beauty around with its calmness….live a moment of mystical silence….take the opportunity to connect with nature….

SLATE

Kozhikode or Calicut is the third largest urban agglomeration and the third largest city in Kerala. During the middle Ages, Calicut was famously known as the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading port on the Malabar Coast for eastern spices. Kozhikode played an important role in promoting trade relations between Kerala and the rest of the world. It also served as a capital of an independent Kingdom once a time.

We are off to do some sightseeing …. This small looking structure that looks like a usual keral house is actually a Museum….housing the history of Kerala 

Located on the East Hill at a distance of 6 km from the Kozhikode The Pazhassi Raja Museum and art gallery has a huge collection of Paintings and all sough’s of items…..

This museum is a tribute to Pazhassiraja Kerala Varma A.K.A “Lion of Kerala” from the Kottayam royal family…..For his bravery against the intolerable British rule in 1700’s

Very educating and interesting place to be……..   Gives you a lot of handy insights about Kerala and the History …

On the move…… next we anchor at a famous Port

 Beypore port

To reach Baypore port there two ways … by road or boat…

It seems almost half the city is going to board this boat….. People, cars, bikes and all goods you can imagine….  

To I just paid 2 rupees for the ticket…

Hang on people …… I hope we sail through to the other side safely……  

WE are crossing the area where Chariya River meets the Arabia Sea…

We made it to the other side….These boats are pretty high performance and can carry quite some load ….

Beypore port is a historic port where trading between the Middle East and south East Asia first stared.

The port is located at the mouth of river Chaliyar about 10 kilometres away from Kozhikode town (Calicut)

One of the major attractions of this place is the existence of the 1,500 years old shipbuilding industry.

This is the place only place where Uru’s are still made and exported to the Arab nations…

The country ships made at Beypore completely by hand are known as Dhows’ (Arabian Trading Vessels) or in the native language as ‘Uru’. Even now, Arabs cross the Arabian Sea to buy ‘Urus’.

This age old knowledge of building country ships is possessed by a select group of people here.
known as Khalasis, Known international for their exceptional craftsmanship.

You can see them in action and witness the creative process of building the Uri at the shipyard.

You can see a lot of wrecked and broken down ships lying still half sunken in the water……

This is the place where old ships are sold and bought…

MONTAGE OF THE PORT

Let’s go and have some fun on a beach………

KAPPAD BEACH

The closest beach is Just 16 kms from the main town of Kozhikhode is the one of the most pristine beaches of Kerala Tha Kappad beach

This unpolluted and fairly secluded beach, looks stunning with rocks studded at places……

The calm waters, untouched beach, I think I was lucky….

 Shots of Anchor Jumping and playing in the water…….

You can simply Forget everything and be child for a while ……

This beach also has its place in the history ……...On 27th May 1498, After taking an adventurous trip around the world, discovering new lands, experiencing different culture….Vasco D agama the Portuguese explorer Finally found what he had set out to look for …. The Great land of India ……. Yes it was right here on this beach where he set his foot for first time on Indian soil…….along with 170 men and 3 vessels…..

This opened up sea route for trade between Europe and India and Malabar soon became the gateway of east.

This is the memorial of Vasco Da Gama…This area was then ruled by…

Time to head back to the hotel Kadavu resort …..

Road Shots

It was a fruitful day, went to quite a few places……….

HOTEL NIGHT SHOTS

Next take an entire day to explore the Kadavu resort…and in the evening we are in for a energy pack dance performance….

Time to wake up and find out what to do the entire day today

Shot of sun rissing

SHOTS OF ANCHOR WAKING UP AND MAKING A CUP OF TEA

Set on the banks are 17 rooms……

Kadavu is caringly landscaped using local plants and trees, which give authenticity to the entire area and it blends well with the surroundings. The resort has a unique appearance…owing to the warm rust laterite stone used to build the structure, which is also indigenous to the Malabar region.

There is an Ayurveda center in Kadavu resort…

This must be bone cracking stress buster routine…. Everyone should get a massage …. A holiday is not complete without getting one of these …

There are professionals who check you on some parameters and advice you the appropriate treatment you need…

 I feel fresh and I’m ready to start my day…

The day in Kadavu is all about lazing around this beautiful and unique property… This place is amazing … Surrounded by graceful groves of swaying palm and coconut trees…..and sleepy back waters at one side.

Make the most of your stay here

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Evening shots with drum beats……..

The drums are beating….It’s the call….An invitation for everyone to gather at the amphitheater in the resort for a dance performance and the dance form we witness today is called Thayiyam…..

Thayyiyam is a ritual dance

This performance was truly electrifying or should I say burning hot…. Lol!!!

This heavenly little town in North Kerala was once described as the "great province of Malabar", by the renowned traveler Marco Polo….  Much of the richness has worn down today……… But the glory of a magnificent past can still be seen around……..You must visit Kozhikode, Where the world has come and they all fell in love with it………..

How to Reach:

Air: Kozhikode has an airport at Karipur.

Rail: Kozhikode is served by a handful of costal expresses and several passenger trains.

Road: A well-built network of roads connects Kozhikode to the other parts of the state.

Weather of Kozhikode:

The weather is overall pleasant in these parts of Kerala although humidity might be something that bothers.

Summers in Kozhikode are pleasant with temperature rising up to 33o C….

The winters are also pleasant with average temperature being around 23 oC.

The average annual rainfall is 3266 mm