The Calicut International Airport is Equidistant from Kozhikode (Calicut) and Malappuram Cities
Malappuram District
The district lies in northern Kerala and is bounded on the
north by Wayanad and Kozhikkode districts, on the northeast by Tamil Nadu, on
the southeast and south by Palakkad District, on the southwest by Thrissur
District, on the west by the Arabian Sea, and on the northwest by Kozhikode
District. Malappuram is the District HQ.
IMPORTANT PLACES:There are many places of interest in
malappuram district. Some of them are Manjeri, Perinthalmanna, Nilambur, Tanur,
Thirunavaya, Kottakkal, Kondotty. Vengara, Kazhuanchina, Omachappuzha
One of the most reputed universities in
India,Calicut University is situated in Malappuram district
Art and Culture
Malappuram district has a good tradition in the field of art and culture.
Many renowned writers and poets hail from this part of the land. Thunchath
Ezhuthachan, honored as the father of modern Malayalam literature was born in
Trikkandiyur near Tirur, 400 years ago. Mampuram is a historical place which
was involved in anti-British agitation in Malabar in 1921. A grave of Mampuram
Thangal who is a leader and scholar of Muslims in Kerala Veliyankode is located
here.It is also the birthplace of Omar Qazi, a Muslim scholar and a leader of
anti British strikes. The family of Panakkad Syed Mohammedali Shihab Thangal is
located at Panakkad. Kathakali Musician Kalamandalam Tirur Nambissan was born
at Ezhoor.
Festivals
Thirumandham kunnu
Pooram
Thirumandham kunnu pooram is an important temple festival of central
Malabar. Thirumandham kunnu temple is said to be one among the three important
Bhagavati temples of Kerala, the others being Kodungallur and Panayarakavu. The
pooram festival is during March-April. The famous Mangalya Pooja attracts young
women in thousands, who come to pray for a good wedlock. Thirumandham kunnu is
2 km west of Perinthalmanna, in the Kozhikode-Palakkad state highway.
Kottakkal
pooram
Kottakkal, the seat of Ayurvedic treatment is also famous for its temple
festival. Kottakkal pooram, celebrated during March-April, is attractive for
its cultural festivity.
Nilambur Pattu
Nilambur Pattu is an ancient festival. Nilambur Kovilakam conducts it during
February. The festival is related to ancient war and hunting. Tribal chieftains
have important roles in the rituals.
Kondotty Nercha
Kondotty Nercha is a weeklong festival in March. The Nercha is conducted in
Pazhayangadi Mosque of Kondotty, constructed in the 18th century AD. The tomb
of Mohammed shah the Sufi exponent, is close to the mosque. It was constructed
in Mughal style
Puthenpalli
Nercha
The Andu Nercha of Puthenpalli at Perumpadappu in the southwest border of
the district is also famous. Lakhs of devotees attend this annual festival of
the mosque.
Omanur Nercha
Omanur Nercha is a famous mosque festival in Malappuram district, celebrated
in memory of martyrs.Omaanur is 6 km away from Kondotty.
Malaparamba
Perunnal
The Church festival at Malaparamba near Angadipuram is famous. Church
festivals in pariyapuram, Chungathara and Edakkara in summer also attracts
plenty of devotees. Bakrid, Id-UI-Suha and Muharam of Muslims Thiruvathira and
Navarathri of Hindus and Christmas of Christians, along with Onam, common to
all are celebrated. An intermingling fragrance of Oppana pattu, Duff,
Kaikottikali and Margam kali, prevails all over the district. During Onam, a
tourism festival for one week, with a variety of cultural programs is also
organized.
Transport
Air : The Calicut International Airport is at Karippur, 26 km away
from Malappuram.
Rail : Two railways lines, namely Mangalore-Madras and Nilambur -
Shoranur Railway Line pass through the district. The former passes through the
coastal areas.
Road : Bus Services are available to all centres and rural areas in
the district. 93 schedules are operated by K.S.R.T.C on the main routes besides
the 300 long route buses passing through the district. There are 4 K.S.R.T.C
bus Stations (Ponnani, Malappuram, Perinthalmanna and Nilambur).
Places of Tourist Interest
Important Tourist Destinations
Distance (From Airport)
Kottakunnu (Malappuram)
26 kms
Kottakkal Aryavaidyasala
30 kms
Thunchan Parambu, Tirur
36 kms
Kadampuzha Temple
40 kms
Angadipuram Temple
42 kms
Nilambur Teak Plantations & Teak Museum
47 kms
Ponnani
72 kms
Kozhikode District
Formerly known as Calicut, is situated on the southwest coast of India. The
city of Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is the district headquarters.
IMPORTANT PLACES:
The temples and mosques of this district contain sculptures and inscriptions
which are of considerable interest to the students of art. Kozhikode city
itself has many temples, Mosques and Churches which are symbols of the
Religious Harmony. The Tali Temple, Kuttichira Mosque, Thiruvannur Temple, CSI
Church, Azhakodi Temple, Pattala Palli(Mosque near Mananchira),Sree Valayanad
Temple, Mother of God Cathedral, Varakkal Temple, Bilathikulam Temple are few
of the examples.
The art gallery and VK Krishna Menon Museum are located at East Hill in
Kozhikode alongside the Pazhassi Raja Museum. Lalitha Kala Academy also has an
art gallery adjacent to the Kozhikode town hall.
Regional Science Center and planetarium, situated in the heart of the city
near Jaffer Khan Colony is an ideal outing place for children with enthusiasm
in Science and Astronomy. Kozhikode Beach and Mananchira Square and the
recently developed Sarovaram park are other popular gathering spots.
Kappad Beach, is 16KM from Kozhikode City is tourist spot and the place
where Vasco-de-Gama had made his maiden entry in to India, leading many more to
follow and re-written the history of India.
SM Street, at the heart of the city of Kozhikode adjacent to the Mananchira
Square is famous for trading activities.
Kadalundy is a haven for migratory birds post monsoon till end of the winter
season attracting nature lovers and tourists, is situated in between the
Airport and the Kozhikode town, off south west from Feroke Railway Station.
Horthus malabaricus Bio-diversity Garden at Chaliyum and Kakkavayal
‘VanaParvam’ Forest are the two recent additions to the efforts of
environmental protection promotion activities by Forest department of
Kerala
Thusharagiri Falls, a very beautiful Waterfall is about 55 km from Calicut
Railway Station.
Thusharagiri is served by a KTDC (Kerala Tourism Development Corporation)
hotel.
Educational institutions
Indian Institute of Management
National Institute of Technology (formerly known as Regional Engineering
College, REC)
Kozhikode Medical College
Center for Water Resource Development and Management (an autonomous
research organisation under Govt. of Kerala)
“Calicut
International Airport (CIA) : A GATE WAY TO MALABAR”
