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Pazhassiraja Museum & Art
Gallery
On display here are copies of ancient murals, antique bronzes, old coins, models
of temples, megalithic monuments like dolmonoid cysts, umbrella stones etc.
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Krishna Menon Museum
This museum has an exclusive wing dedicated to Krishna Menon, a great political
leader of India. His personal belongings and souvenirs displayed here.
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Kirtads
This unique museum houses the tools and devices
used by the ancient tribal communities of Kerala.More..........
Beypore
Located at the mouth of the Chaliyar river, Beypore, one of the prominent ports
and fishing harbours of ancient kerala was an important trade and maritime center.
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Kappad
This is the historic beach where Vasco do Gama
land on the 27th of May, 1498 with 170 men in three vessels. The rock studded
beach is locally known as Kappadavu.More..........
Vadakara
The birth place of Thacholi Othenan the legendary here of the Vadakkanpattu
(ballads of North Malabar), Vadakara boasts a great martial tradition and was
a flourishing trade and commerce center in ancient times.
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Tushragiri
Famous for its trekking tracks, Tusharagiri is located near Vythiri in Wayanad.
Trekkers start early morning from the second waterfall at Tusharagiri and climb
uphill through the pristine, dense, evergreen forests populated with exotic
birds and wildlife to reach Vythiri by evening.
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Peruvannamuzhi
The Peruvannamuzhi dam site set amid hills is a beautiful picnic spot. The reservoir
here provides facilities for speedboat and row boat cruises. Uninhabited islands,
the bird sanctuary and a crocodile farm add to the charm of the place.
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Kuttiyadi
This picturesque village is the site of a major hydroelectric project - The
Kuttiyadi Hydro Electric Power Project.
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Iringal
This is the birth place of Kunjali Marikkar, who commanded the zamorins's fleet
and held the Portuguese vessels at bay for a long period. The birth place of
this valiant admiral of the Zamorin, on the southern bank of the Moorad river,
is today preserved by the Department of Archaeology.
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Lokanarkavu Temple
This temple which is associated with the heroes and heroines of the Vadakkanpattu,
combines arresting simplicity and a legendary aura. The candid murals and carvings
her are a delight to art lovers.
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Tali Temple
Built in the 14th century by Swamy Thirumulpad, the Zamorin, within his palace
complex, this temple was the venue of Revathy Pattathanam, the annual cultural
and intellectual event at the Zamorin's court.
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Ponmeri
The Karatt temple of Sri Krishna and the Shiva temple in Ponmer have flamboyant
paintings depicting the story of the churning of the ocean of milk from the
Puranas.
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Mananchira Maidan
The palace tank of King Mana-Vikrama is an architectural wonder. The musical
fountain inside the maidan and the meticulously landscaped lawns surrounded
by traditional buildings in the Kerala style, fascinate visitors.
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Kuttichira
The stone inscriptions found in the Muccunti Mosque at Kuttichira reveal an
interesting aspect in the history of the Zamorins of Kozhikode and their patronge
of Islam in Kerala.
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Thikkoti Lighthouse
The lighthouse, which overlooks Velliyamkallu the rock much dreaded by mariners
- off Moodadi coast, was built after a shipwreck, the remains of which can still
be seen here.
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The Backwaters of Kozhikode
Unexplored, unspoiled, the backwaters of Kozhikode hold great promises of enchanting
holiday options. Elathur the Canoli Canal and the Kallai river are favourite
haunts for boating. Kadalundi, with its beautiful bird sanctuary is a charming
site. Korapuzha, the venue of the Korapuzha Jalotsavam is fast becoming a popular
water sport destination.
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