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
