Places to Visit :
Pookat Lake - With its own dream-like serenity, this natural fresh water lake surrounded by meadows and trees on all sides is a haven for peace-loving travellers. It is located half way from Calicut half an hour ahead of Kalpetta.

Krishna Menon Museum - This museum has an exclusive wing dedicated to the late v.k. krishna menon, renowned statesman. His personal belongings and souvenirs are displayed here.

Kozhikode (Calicut) Beach - This beach is a favourite haunt of sunset viewers. Adding to its natural beauty is the old world charm retained in the old lighthouse and the two crumbling piers, each more than a hundred years old, that run into the sea. Entertainment facilities such as the lions park for children and the marine water aquarium are added attractions.

Velliyamkallu - This massive rock, much dreaded by navigators, was once a vantage point for the marakkars to attack the invanding portuguese. An entire crew of a portuguese ship was killed here. The beautiful natural engravings on the rock are worth exploring.

Thikkoti Lighthouse - The lighthouse which overlooks Velliyamkallu of Moodadi coast was built after a shipwreck, the remains of which can still be seen here. The region around the Velliyamkallu rock is the transit home to migratory birds.

Planetarium - The Kozhikode (Calicut) planetarium at the city's jaffarkhan colony offers extensive insight into the mysteries of the universe the planets and the galaxies.