Weekend Getaways from Kozhikode

Besides the tourist attractions in Kozhikode town, there are numerous tourist destinations around, which can be visited on Weekend Getaways from Kozhikode.

Some of the must-visit tourist places on weekend getaways from Kozhikode are:

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Located 15 km. from Kozhikode, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1973, and is famous for its rich bio-diversity.

Beypore Beach

The small coastal town of Beypore lies about 11 km from Kozhikode and is renowned since centuries as a prominent shipbuilding center. The Beypore Beach is a must-include on Weekend Getaways from Kozhikode.

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

This sanctuary – located about 19 km from Kozhikode, is widely known for being home to numerous species of native birds and migratory birds.

Kappad Beach

This beach owes its historical significance to the fact that Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama had landed here in 1498, thus discovering a sea route to India.

Lakkidi

Also referred as the ‘Gateway of Wayanad’, Lakkidi is nestled at about a height of 700 m at the crest of Thamaraserri Ghat pass.

Lokanarkavu Temple

The Lokanarkavu Bhagavathi Temple is a revered temple and it houses Goddess Durga as the main deity, who is flanked by two shrines dedicated to Vishnu and Siva.