Top 8 Things To Do at Kozhikode

Kozhikode, also known as Calicut is a South Indian city. It is the second-largest metropolitan city in the state of Kerala. It is located close to Kappad Beach. It is a significant spice trade center. The famous Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed here in 1498. The central Kozhikode Beach, overlooked by an old lighthouse, is a popular spot for watching the sunset. Furthermore, the landscape of Kozhikode consists of both mountains and water bodies which enables tourists to perform certain interesting adventure sports.

Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. The pilot sits in a harness or lies supine in a cocoon-like 'speed bag' suspended below a fabric wing. Paragliding can be done at Kappad beach in Kozhikode. Kappad beach is one of the oldest beaches of Kozhikode as well as Kerala. Paragliding has attained great popularity here. Along with paragliders, people can also take an alluring view of the city. It depends on the people how high they can go. 

Location: Kappad Beach

Best Time to Do: Mornings or Evenings

Duration: 1-2 hrs

Rock climbing is done on natural rocks or mountains and artificial as well. It is more tiring and challenging to descend than to go up. However, it is always thrilling to do rock climbing. It requires constant energy and determination and this sport is also recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Kozhikode also provides this daring sport for the tourists to add to their engagement with the place. 

Location: Thusharagiri Falls

Best Time to Do: Winters

Duration: 2 hours

Snorkeling is another growing and thrilling activity that can be done in Kozhikode. It is a practice of swimming on or through the body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped breathing tube called a snorkel, and usually swim fins. It allows a person to observe marine or underwater life and spend some long hours with them. People can also click pictures with the management’s camera as a token of remembrance. 

Location: Kappad Beach

Best Time to Do: October to February

Duration: 1-hour

There are two amazing spots to do trekking in Kozhikode. It is another delightful activity that allows people to view interesting scenes as they keep climbing. The best spot is the Thusharagiri Falls. As you will start your trek and reach a certain height, you will be able to see Thusharagiri falls final position. Later you will spot at least 4 waterfalls where you need to walk carefully through narrow bridges. From the base of the Thusharagiri falls, rises another trail that is ideal for trekking and is used by trekkers in huge numbers. Kozhippara Falls is another ideal place for trekking.

Location: Thusharagiri falls, Kozhippara falls

Best Time to Do: Winters

Duration: 3 to 5 hrs

Rafting and whitewater rafting are recreational outdoor activities that use an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of water. This is often done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water. Rafting is an extremely thrilling and daring adventure sport. River rafting has been dangerous and fatal at times. However, with utmost safety, it can be well enjoyed. The route is 8kms long and takes you two amazing hours filled with fun. The rapids on this river are Grade 2 which means water is more and rocks exist. 

Location: Thusharagiri Falls on the River Iruvanjippuzha.

Best Time to Do: Winters

Duration: 2 hrs

Kayaking in Kozhikode has attained extreme importance. Kozhikode recently held the Second International Kayaking Championship. In this championship, 14 foreign nations took part, which has made this sport more popular than ever in Kozhikode. This competition has elevated the level of thrill and importance of this sport in Kozhikode.

Location: Thusharagiri Falls

Best Time to Do: October to February

Duration: 1-hour

Water skiing is a surface water sport in which an individual is pulled behind a boat or a cable ski installation over a body of water, skimming the surface on two skis or one ski. Water skiing is done at Kappad beach. It can be done by people of all age groups. However, it requires enough strength and balance. 

Location: Kappad Beach

Best Time to Do: October to March

Duration:  Half an hour

A company called Aqua Frolics has planned to launch jet skis and banana boats at Kappad Beach in Kozhikode, to add more thrill and fun for tourists. This water sport is marvelous and fills one with high energy. 

Location: Kappad beach

Best Time to Do: Winters

Duration: half an hour

Kozhikode is a pristine haven nestled in the state of Kerala. Bejeweled with ultra-clean beaches, sweet-scented spice estates, picturesque locales, and liberal locals, Kozhikode allures hundreds of tourists throughout the year. Tourists are sure to be enthralled by this coastal city’s wildlife reserves, ruffling streamlets, delightful villages, bustling market areas, remarkable heritage sites, and captivating hills. Winters are the best time to enjoy leisure activities in Kozhikode.