district of Kerala, India
Kozhikode District or Calicut District is in Malabar, in Kerala, India. The population is 2.8 million and the density is 2,025 people per km.
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The people of Kozhikode District are generally peaceful and less politicized compared to the neighboring Kannur District. Tourists are most welcomed
Calicut Airport is in Kondotty Karipur, 29 km. Trains are available from all Indian cities. Buses are available from major Indian cities. Government buses can be distinguished by the letters RTC or Road Transport Corporation at the end (e.g. KSRTC, TNRTC, WBRTC). More expensive and comfortable options are the night buses run by private agencies. They originate from all Indian cities and offer aircraft type seating. Road NH966 Kozhikod-Malappuram-Palakkad
Autorikshaws are the popular option here because they charge only ₹15 per km. all tais are also aailable Buses charge ₹7 for three km. Minibuses are a little more popular because of their friendly attitude to the passengers but they are available only in the cities. Air-conditioned cars and jeeps are also available at ₹1,000 for one day's contract.
Only Kerala food cooked in coconut oil is available in most restaurants. North Indian and Chinese foods are available. European food is available in expensive hotels and resorts. All international fast food chains are operating in the city.
Wine and beer are available easily but for stronger drinks you have to go to star hotels and nightlife is only avaialbe in main city
Kozhikode District is safe to travel in the daytime. Villages get deserted after 8PM because of local habit of early retirement.