If you're looking for a trip with some history involved, visiting the town of Kozhikode is a treasure within the country of India. You'll find a shopper's delight in the many bazaars found around town. Discover coir, banana chips, fine cotton and many other items at the shops because most of these products are made or cultivated in and around the town. Nearby Calicut offers spices that are out of this world too. In fact, explorers found some of the most exotic spices in this region many hundreds of years ago. Take some spices home, including cardamom, cloves, pepper and cinnamon.
When you want a nature experience, visit the Kalalundi bird sanctuary. You'll find dozens of different bird species here along with water delights, such as clams. It's a great place to relax as you decide on your next adventure. Don't miss out on a trip to the Iringa Crafts Village either. Great artists from around the region call this village their second home. They show off their work along with offering some lessons. You might find a new passion as you talk to and learn from these artisans. Discover a new side to yourself when you make a vacation stay in Kozhikode.
