- Distance
- About 92 km by road
- Drive time
- 2.5–3 hours one way
- Pickup
- Kannur
- Destination
- Calicut, Kerala
- Trip type
- Same-day return possible
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach
About the trip
Calicut, or Kozhikode, is the old spice port where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498, and today it is loved for its food, beaches and friendly markets. People from Kannur go for shopping, hospital visits, the airport or simply a day of halwa and biryani. The road follows the coast through Thalassery, Mahe and Vadakara, with glimpses of backwaters and fishing villages.
What to see in Calicut
- Kozhikode beach
- Kappad beach
- SM Street (Mittai Theruvu)
- Mananchira Square
- Tali Shiva Temple
- Pazhassi Raja museum and art gallery
On the road
Follow NH 66 via Thalassery, Mahe and Vadakara. Start after the morning rush, and consider a short stop at Muzhappilangad drive-in beach near Kannur.
A same-day plan
- 7:30 amPick-up in Kannur and drive via Thalassery
- 10:00 amReach Calicut and visit Kappad beach
- 11:30 amTali temple and Mananchira Square
- 1:00 pmBiryani lunch in the city
- 2:30 pmShopping and halwa on SM Street
- 4:30 pmSunset at Kozhikode beach, then drive back
- 8:00 pmDrop in Kannur
Timings are a guide — tell us when you want to leave and what you want to see, and the driver will work around it.
Choose your vehicle
Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.
The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.
Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.
Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.
Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.
Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.
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