Calicut

• Never leave your important documents or cash and valuables in the hotel room.

• Always make sure that you book a hotel or a resort in the bustling area.

• If you are lost anywhere or someone from the group is lost, you must immediately seek the help of the police.

• Do not get involved in drugs of any form.

• Do not get involved in physical or verbal spat with anyone.

• Don’t flash your valuables in the public area.  

• Do not hire a guide who is not from a trusted or authentic agency.

• Never trust any stranger who gets friendly with you in just a short while.

• Don’t eat food off the street vendors.

• Carry with you a copy of your licenses and passport.  

• Don’t let anyone in the city misguide you. Acquire sufficient information before heading to a new place.

• Dress appropriately.

• Nudity is strictly prohibited here.

• Do not film or do videography without the legal permissions.

• In case the banner or sign says, ‘No Photography’ obey it.

• Avoid traveling alone in the night hours.

• Do not go around with too much cash during the night hours.

• Take a comprehensive travel and medical insurance before traveling.

• Keep the touts at bay.

Shopping

Calicut is one of the best places to indulge in some shopping. One of the most shopped items here are the spices. Calico clothes are also an important item bought by many people. Those looking for a memento can buy a model of Beypore Uru or a Koyilandy Hookah. Koyilandy Hookah is basically a water pipe that is made in the town located in the vicinity of Koyilandy. Urus on the other hand are seafaring vessels which are manufactured in an authentic traditional manner at Beypore. Another must have things in Calicut are handlooms, handicrafts and fabrics that have been carved in rosewood. Coir products, miniature snake boats and the buffalo horn also deserve your attention.

Ayurvedic Rejuvenation

Calicut and Kerala on the whole is known for the extensive ayurvedic treatments and the spa treatments that it offers. You definitely must indulge yourself in a good one hour ayurvedic treatment to completely relieve and rejuvenate yourself.

Revathy Pattathanam Festival in Calicut

The Annual assembly of the Vedic scholars is conducted in Calicut ever since the ancient time. In this unique gathering, the Vedic scholars compete with each other in a seven day event for the position of Pattathanam. The festival is held during the months of Oct to Nov during the Malayalam month of Thulam. Attending this festival is an important thing to do here.

Malabar Mahotsavam Festival in Calicut

Another important festival that you can attend in Calicut is the annual tourism festival. This is the festival that is organized by the Kozhikode District Tourism Promotion Council in the month of January. Under this festival you can know about the various art forms, music, dance and the culture of Kerala. The performances here will put forth the vast cultural heritage here. Some of the performances held here include Mohiniyattom, Kathakali and Ottamthullal.

Halwa, Chips and Biryani

Calicut is a paradise for all the foodies. You’ll get a biryani tastier than Hyderabad here. Trying on these authentic cuisine is definitely an important thing to do here. Kozhikode has a vast fishing industry. So, naturally the food here is brilliant. Don’t forget to try out the banana chips and the halwa which are the two key specialties of this region.

Locals

The locals of Kerala are loving and have a hospital nature. They’ll love having you around and are just as polite as you expect them to be. One specialty of the locals here is that they’ll always greet you with a smile.