Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is a city in the state of Kerala in southern
India on the Malabar Coast. Once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a
prominent trade and commerce centre, Kozhikode was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Today, lush green countrysides, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanutaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly ambience make Kozhikode a popular destination.