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The Portugese led by Vasco da Gama first landed in India at Kappad near Kozhikode in 1498. He was the first European to reach India via the sea route around the Southern cape of Africa. Later the Dutch, French and British came to its shores. Thus began a period of continous conflict of foreign powers for domination of trade in Malabar. Kozhikode was capital of the powerful Zamorins. This sge old town still maintains its commercial traditions.
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Kerala, the state with the highest amount of literates in India, is situated on the south-west coast of India, sandwiched between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats. It is a green fertile land dotted with rice fields, coconut palms, cahewnut trees and mango farms.
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How to reach
The airport is 23 kms from Kozhikode town. The railway station is linked with all important cities and tourist centres in the region.
Places to see
Wayanad
Wayanad with its peculiar and unique geogrophical position is blessed with mistclad mountains and sylvan valleys. It is situated at a height of 700 - 2,100 metres above sea level bound in the east by the Nilgris and Mysore districts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka respectively. On the North by the coorg district of Karnataka, on the south by Malappuram district and on the west by Calicut and Cannore districts.
Backwater cruises
Kozhikode holds some of the best unspoiled backwaters in Kerala. Malabar house boat cruises are available for different tours here.
Kappad Beach
In 1498 Vasco Da Gama landed in Kappad Beach. A monument is here to commemorate the historical landing. An ancient temple on a hillock, facing the deep sea, is an added attraction.
Beypore
Beypore is a port city situated 10 km south of Calicut at the mouth of Chaliyar river. Beypore is famous for its ancient shipbuilding industry, which constructed uru, the traditional trading vessels of Arabs.
