About Calicut
Calicut, also known as Kozhikode is a major tourist destination of Kerala. It is well connected by rail, road and air with rest of the country. It has accommodation facilities to suit all kinds of tourists. Basking in the idyllic setting of the serene Arabian Sea on the west and mesmeric peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east, this district has all the required ingredients to fascinate a tourist. One of the major attraction of this place is Pazhassirajah Museum, which exhibits the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma. The Dolphin's Point pulls a lot of visitors in the evening to watch the beautiful creatures play in the sea.The lighthouse visible from the beach further adds to the attraction of the place. A marine life aquarium has also been built to give tourists a close insight into Marine life. Another entertaining and informative place is the Science Planetarium of Calicut. Within the Planetarium complex is a Science museum also. Places to go for excursion near Calicut are Beypore, Vadakara, Tellicherry, Thusharagiri, Kakkayam, Peruvannamoozhy and Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary. Calicut today is one of the most important centers of trade and business in this progressive state.

About Kerala
Kerala enjoys unique geographical features with the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by forty four rivers, that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Marked by an equable climate, a long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters the state presents views that are marvel to the eyes.