This historic city was founded in the 13th century AD. Vasco Da Gama, first landed in India, at Kappad near here in 1498 AD. After the Portuguese came the duct, The French, and the British. The district is famous for folk songs or ballads, known as Vadakkan pattukal.

Pazhassi Raja Museum

Ancient murals, antique bronzes, old coins, models of temples and megalithic monuments. Nearby is an art gallery.

Vadakara :

Birthplace of Tacholi Othenan, the Robin Hood of Kerala, immortalized in balleds of malaabar. A commercial centre of kalaripayaattu, the famed marital art.

Dolphin's Point :

Palm-fringed beach. Dolphin sighting at daybreak.

Jain Temple :

Ancient Jain temple a testimony to the early presence of jains in this trading city.

Kallai :

Timber trade centre, once the largest of Asia.

Kottakkal :

Birth place of kunhali marakar, an admiral of the zamorians, who valiantly resisted the Portuguese. Headquarters of kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, Internationally famed for its ayurvedic and treatments.

Kozhikode Beach :

Steeped in history, the beach has two crumbling piers stretching into the sea. Beautiful sunsets.

Lakkidi :

700 m above sea level, it is the gateway of Vayanad at the crest of the Thamaraserri ghat pass. Hill and forest country.

Lokanarkavu Temple :

Temple of Goddess Durga featured often in the Northern Ballads of kerala.

Malabar House Boats :

Luxury houseboats are available in this floating palace.

Kappad :

The historic beach where Vasco Da Gama landed on 27 may 1498 discovering a new sea route to India.

Kali Temple :

14th century temple of the, famous as the venue for the Revathi Pattathanam, an annual competitions of pedagogic skills.