Introducing Kozhikode (Calicut)
Always a prosperous trading town, Calicut was once the capital of the formidable Zamorin dynasty. Vasco da Gama first landed near Calicut in 1498, on his way to snatch a share of the subcontinent for king and country (Portugal that is). These days, trade depends mostly on exporting Indian labour to the Middle East. There’s not a lot for tourists to see, though it’s a good break in the journey and is the jumping-off point for Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: To South India
by planetasia 07 September 2011
Bangalore is a good option to fly in. There are plenty of direct flights and stopovers notably in Dubai. Hampi, Gokharna and Kerala are…
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Re: Trekking in kerala
by REJUJACOB 26 August 2011
Hello, Good day. You can go for trekkings in Vagamon hills (Not far from Periyar - Thekkady)…
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RE: Kerala or Karnataka?
by Giora 12 August 2011
Kerala certainly has plenty of nice food, though I've never been to the coastal region of Karnataka, so I don't know how it compares.…
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