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Explore the rich history of Kozhikode on a full-day heritage tour that unveils the city’s transformation into the legendary "City of Spices." Start at Mananchira Square, the ceremonial heart of the Zamorin’s kingdom, before wandering through Sweet Meat Street, where you can taste the famous Kozhikodan halwa. Visit the ancient Mishkal Mosque, one of India's oldest, and savor delicious Mapilla cuisine, including Malabar biryani. Finally, reflect at Kappad Beach, where Vasco da Gama first landed in 1498. This private guided experience focuses on your interests and includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Full-day guided heritage tour of Kozhikode
- Explore historic sites including Mananchira Square and Mishkal Mosque
- Taste traditional Malabar cuisine linked to the spice trade
- Private tour with flexible pacing and comfortable transport included
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up from lobby of hotel
Itinerary
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Begin at the ceremonial heart of the Zamorin’s kingdom. Zamorins (Samoothiris) were the rulers who turned Calicut into the pepper capital of the world. Arab dhows used to sail in with horses and leave with holds full of pepper, cinnamon, and ginger. Travellers stand where royal courts once decided the fate of kingdoms.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Walk the bazaar lanes where Arab and Chinese traders once mingled. The “Sweet Meat” name comes from the sticky Kozhikodan halwa, which travelers taste here. The spice trade brought not only wealth but also food fusion — the blending of Arab, Persian, and Malabar kitchens that gave birth to today’s Mappila cuisine.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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One of India’s oldest mosques (built in the 14th century, with teak wood, no minarets). Islam arrived on the Malabar Coast not by conquest but through trade and trust. Calicut became one of the most cosmopolitan ports of the medieval world.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Drive out to the quiet shore where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498. Here stands the monument marking Europe’s entry into India’s spice trade. The shock of that encounter — pepper that sold in Europe for its weight in gold was suddenly in the hands of Portuguese traders. This beach set in motion centuries of colonial struggle.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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