Kozhikode district is situated on the south west coastal strip of India. Basking in the idyllic locale of the tranquil Arabian Sea on the west and the proud peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east, this district with its exotic beaches, lush green countryside, historic sites, all fuse together to make Kozhikode a charismatic tourist destination that attracts tourists in droves. Kozhikode is encircled by Kannur district on the north, on the east by Wayanad district, on the south by Malappuram district and on the west by the Arabian Sea.

There is an abundance of wild and marine life here though wild elephants and bison are occasionally seen in the forests. Tigers and leopards are very few and rare. Barking deer, Mouse deer, Monta lizards, Malabar squirrels, black and gray monkeys, hares and porcupines are found in the forests here.

Kozhikode has made significant contributions in the spheres of education, agriculture, spice trade, fishing, ship building, sea trade, media, heritage edifices, cultural arts and festivals, tourism. In addition, personalities like V. K. Krishna Menon, P.T. Usha have brought recognition to this well-known district of Kerala. Kozhikode has an airport at Karipur. Kozhikode is served by a handful of costal expresses and several passenger trains.

 A well-built network of roads connects Kozhikode to the other parts of the state. Kappad Beach, Dolphin’s point, Pazhassirajah Museum, Art Gallery are some of the main tourist attractions in Kozhikode.