Top choice in Kozhikode (Calicut)
Join the inevitably long queue out the door at this always-packed restaurant, founded in 1939. The overwhelming menu is famous for its legendary chicken biryani and fish dishes – such as pollichathu or molee (fish pieces in coconut sauce). Also has an air-con room (from noon only).
The team also runs busy-busy Salkara at Calicut train station.
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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…
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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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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.
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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.
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This bright-white church opposite Mananchira Sq was established by Swiss missionaries in 1842; its unique European-Keralan architecture features a three…
0.25 MILES
The former courtyard of the Zamorins, this large central park still preserves its original spring-fed tank.
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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.
0.8 MILES
Around 2km southwest of Mananchira Sq, this 650-year-old mosque is an attractive (mostly) wooden four-storey building supported by impressive wooden…
0.86 MILES
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.
25.93 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…