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Calicut is a big town present on the Malabar Coast of Kerala. The other name of the town is Kozhikode. It has been the main centre for trading of spices on the western coast of India during the ancient medieval period. In the world history it has gained importance as one of the beautiful and historical city. It is a wonderful place for the tourists to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding atmosphere. The presence of a lush green vegetation coupled with the flowing rivers and presence of the wildlife on the coast attracts each and every person who has a passion to enjoy the beauty of the Mother Nature. Several places of worship are also present in Calicut. One of the beach that is regarded as historically important is the beach of Kappakkadavu beach of Calicut. It is one of them where Vascoda Gama has first landed. A distinguishing feature of Calicut in Kerala is the presence of back waters that are not available in the rest of the world. These back waters of Calicut have a self supporting ecosystem. A wide network of canals, estuaries, lakes and river deltas of nearly 44 rivers is present. These rivers drain into the Arabian Sea. The Pookot lake, the museum of Pazhassiraja, the waterfalls of Thusharagiri, a famous bird sanctuary, the temple of Thali, Light house, a Dolphin house, the dam site of Peruvannamuzhlia, Kakkayam, and a Lions park are some of the attractive places of tourism present in Calicut. Some of the famous temples are the temples of Mahaganapathy, Mahadeva, Azhakodi, Thiruvachira etc. It has a tropical mode of climate. Another important feature of Calicut is that the literacy level is around 100%. The famous rivers like the Mahe, Murad, Korapuzha, Kallai and Chaliyar pass through the Calicut and drain into Arabian Sea. Calicut has a very good transportation system. It has connections of rail and airways to all other major cities of India. The nearest railway station is the Kozhikode one and the Karipur airport is the nearest one. Majority of the people of Calicut are dependent on fishing. The economic growth of Calicut is mainly dependent on Agricultural sector. A famous ship building industry is present at Beypore. It is one of the major shipping harbors of Kerala present near Calicut.

Koyilandy (or Quilandy/Quilandi) is a city and a municipality in Kozhikode district in North Malabar region of the Indian state of Kerala. This town is between Calicut and Badagara(Vatakara ) and is on NH 17. It can be identified with Tyndis in Periplus of the Erythraean Sea. The freedom fighter K. Kelappan was born in a near-by village, Muchukunnu Geography: Koyilandy is located at 11°26′N 75°42′E / 11.43°N 75.70°E / 11.43; 75.70.[1] It has an average elevation of 2 m (6.6 ft). Demographics: As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Quilandy had a population of 68,970. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Quilandy has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 80%. In Quilandy, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Koyilandy Hookahs: Koyilandy Hookahs, traditional smoking pipes, of Calicut made in Koyilandy were famous across North India, Gulf and Pakistan. Prepared by Moosari, a coppersmith community, these Hookahs were once considered a pride of Koyilandy. However it is not so any more. But in Gulf countries, Koyilandy Hookahs are still very popular as "Malabar Hookah." The craft owes it origin to a group of Yemeni merchants who had taken up residence at Koyilandy about 500 years ago. They commissioned the local craftsmen to make Hookah, an object of oriental culture.Made by local craftsmen, the Hookah impressed Yemeni traders and soon came to be known as Koyilandy Hookah.Besides being ornately designed with attractive motifs, the Koyilandy Hookahs have coconut shell as the water holder. Even today, these hookahs are exported to gulf countries. Economy: Economy of Koyilandy revolves around fishing, local businesses and remittance from Gulf. Transportation: The railway station at KoyilandyRailway Station- Quilandi Railway station. Nearest Airport- Calicut Airport, approx. 50 km away. Road- It is well connected by road as the National Highway 17 passes through the town. Places of interests: Kappad Kakkayam Peruvannamuzhi Velliyamkallu Parappalli Beach Thoovappara Beach Palakkulam beach urupuniya kavu temple & Mudadi vishnu temple Pisharikavu Temple Educational Institutes: S.A.R.B.T.M. Govt. College, Muchukunnu SchoolsGovt. Boys Higher Secondary School, Koyilandy Melur Lower Primary School, Melur, Chengottukave Govt. Girls HSS, Koyilandy Poyilkave High School, Poyilkave Higher Secondary School, Thiruvangoor Govt moppla higher secondery school Koyilandi Kavumvattom UP School Sri Sathya Sai Vidyapeeth Sri Sailam, Nandi Kannoth U.P.School,Keezariyur,Koyilandi Amrita school peruvatoor Bhavans Koyilandy Anthata up school SVASS Naduvathur Jaycee Montissoree School IHSS Kappad ICS Koyilandy Nambrathkara UP School MLPS Nateri Arikkulam UP School markaz public school(khalfan)koyilandy vidya sadanam model school, purakkad SNDP Yogam Arts and Science College, Koyilandy Govt. ITI, Koyilandy lahiya arts and science college, Koyilandy Sanskrit university branch, Nambrathkara