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Calicut

About Calicut City

Kozhikode is a coastal city in the northern part of Kerala. Formerly known as Calicut, Kozhikode was the Capital of Malabar during the Zamorin rule 500 years ago and is famous for its century’s old trade in cotton and spices with Jews, Arabs, Phoenicians and Chinese. Few minutes’ drive from Kozhikode will take tourists to a beach called Kappad where Vasco Da Gama first put his foot along with 170 other men in India. Its contribution to all round development of the district in trade, commerce and economic development over the years is spectacular. Kozhikode city is the marketing centre for commodities like pepper coconut, coffee, rubber, lemon grass oil etc., produced in Kozhikode and the neighbouring districts of Wayanad, Malappuram and Kannur. Basking in the idyllic setting of the serene Arabian Sea on the west and the proud peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east, this district with the serene beaches, lush green countryside, historic sites, all combine to make Kozhikode a popular tourist destination filled with a warm ambience to fascinate a visitor.

Nice to know - When the Portuguese first came to to India in search of spices-west India. The cotton textiles which they took back to Europe. along with the spices, came to be called "calico means Calicut”

Things to do

• Kappad
• Pazhassirajah Museum is located on the east hill - Ancient mural paintings, antique bronzes, old coins, models of temples, and megalithic structures are on display here.
• Dolphin's Point is a good place to watch dolphins playing in the sea early in the morning.
• The Science Planetarium at Jaffarkhan Colony
• Mananchira, which was the palace tank of King Mana Vikrama
• Get away - Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Wayanad & Thusharagiri is famous for its waterfalls and lush green forests.

Best time to visit - September-February, most Ayurveda sessions take place during the monsoons.

Hyderabad

About Hyderabad City

 The pearl city of India, rich with tradition and history. Hyderabad is a home google headquarter. Exploring the lanes of this district, with its chai shops and spice merchants, you'll encounter a teeming urban masala of colour and commerce. You can’t leave the city without indulging the famous Hyderabadi biryani or even shopping and getting the feel of old town at Charminar. Hyderabad is ocean of pearl. Ironically Hyderabad being 300kms away from the ocean is still melting pot for pearls. From the famous museums to rich temple, Hyderabad is engulfed with culture and tradition. Hyderabad is a Tricity previously known Twin City: Cyberabad-Hyderabad-Secunderabad!!

Nice to know - Hyderabad is India’s most connected city with the highest Tele-density.

Things to do

• Famous landmark – Charminar, Qutb Shahi Tombs.
• Mecca Masjid, Chowmahalla Palace.
• Sound & Light Show at Golconda Fort
• Religious places - Birla Mandir, and Chilkur Balaji Temple
• Hyderabad Botanical Gardens
• Hitec City - modern monuments of trade and technology Situated on the outskirts of the city, it is the nucleus of Cyberabad.
•  Hussainsagar Lake view
• Take a tour ramoji filmcity.

Best time to visit - Hyderabad has a warmer climate and hence cooler months are from October to March ideal to visit the city. 

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