Kozhikode

Kozhikode: The City of Truth

Best Time of Visit

June to September

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 days

Average Budget

INR 2000/- per person

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Kozhikode

Best Time of Visit

June to September

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 days

Average Budget

INR 2000/- per person

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Summer (April to July)

Kozhikode's summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius and dropping to 28 degrees Celsius. The weather is pleasant, and you can easily get around the city. This is an ideal time for outdoor activities such as bird viewing.

Monsoon (July to September)

The monsoon has arrived in Kozhikode, bringing with it a slew of cool showers. At this time of year, all rain fans can enjoy the finest view of the city. During the monsoon, the temperature fluctuates between 22 and 32 degrees Celsius.

Winter (October to March)

Kozhikode is best visited in the winter. Winters in this area are not as cold as they are in other parts of the country, and they are much more enjoyable. In the winter, you can get the most out of your touring and beach excursions. In the winter, the temperature varies between 19 and 29 degrees Celsius.

People often brag about their homewton Kozhikode

The people of Kozhikode are extremely proud of their hometown and culture. They consider Kozhikode to be Kerala's most truthful and compassionate district. There are no other districts in Kerala that care as much for their hometowns as Kozhikode.

Gulf remittances are the primary source of revenue

The international terminal at Kozhikode Airport is always packed with people flying to and from the Middle East. Migration to the Gulf for work began in 1970 during the Gulf boom and continues today. And gulf remittances are still one of Kozhikode's main sources of income.

White Revolution's Father (From Calicut)

Dr. Verghese Kurein, a Calicut native, was the man who played a pivotal part in the invention of Amul. In India, he was recognised as the "Father of the White Revolution."

Kalari in Kozhikode

Internally renowned martial art form that originated in Kerala. Kalari originated in Kerala's northern and central regions, as well as Karnataka's Tulunadu region. It provides us with inexplicable mental strength.

Local Bus

Green-colored city buses run frequently around the city. The local bus system in Kozhikode is often regarded as the most efficient mode of transportation. This is also a low-cost means of transportation within the city, since buses only charge Rs 7 for a 5-kilometer journey. Buses are frequently on time because they move at high speeds that might be terrifying but are quite safe.

Cabs

In Kozhikode, taxis and auto rickshaws are plentiful. Auto rickshaws are a low-cost mode of transportation in the city. The drivers are dependable and don't overcharge. Local taxis are also a useful method to get around the city, albeit they are more expensive than auto rickshaws or buses. Taxis do not operate on a metre and charge flat fees.

Rentals

In Kozhikode, you may rent a car or a bike. St Mary's Tours and Travels, Ganga Tours & Travels, Ravi Zone Tours and Travels, and Shanmugha Tours and Travels are some of the establishments that hire cars and bikes.

Language

Malayalam and English are spoken in Kozhikode.

Population

609,224

Literacy rate

95.08%

Crime rate

41.03