Dating back to the 14th century but restored in the 18th century, Calicut's major temple is dedicated to Shiva and open only to Hindus.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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Around 2km southwest of Mananchira Sq, this 650-year-old mosque is an attractive (mostly) wooden four-storey building supported by impressive wooden…
0.7 MILES
This bright-white church opposite Mananchira Sq was established by Swiss missionaries in 1842; its unique European-Keralan architecture features a three…
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The former courtyard of the Zamorins, this large central park still preserves its original spring-fed tank.
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Around 3km southwest of Vythiri (10km southwest of Kalpetta), Pookot Lake is a beautiful mirror framed by forest. With well-maintained gardens, a cafe, a…
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The city beach, 1km west of the city centre, is enjoyable for a sunset promenade stroll but not really a place for swimming.
Nearby Kozhikode (Calicut) attractions
0.62 MILES
The former courtyard of the Zamorins, this large central park still preserves its original spring-fed tank.
0.7 MILES
This bright-white church opposite Mananchira Sq was established by Swiss missionaries in 1842; its unique European-Keralan architecture features a three…
0.78 MILES
Around 2km southwest of Mananchira Sq, this 650-year-old mosque is an attractive (mostly) wooden four-storey building supported by impressive wooden…
1.31 MILES
The city beach, 1km west of the city centre, is enjoyable for a sunset promenade stroll but not really a place for swimming.
26.03 MILES
Around 3km southwest of Vythiri (10km southwest of Kalpetta), Pookot Lake is a beautiful mirror framed by forest. With well-maintained gardens, a cafe, a…