Vasco da Gama landed near Kozhikode in 1498 heralded the period of Portugueese colonialisation in India. Kozhikode was once the capital of the Zamorins, a prominent trade and commerce center and the land of the Malabar Mahotsavam, Kozhikode was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Lush green forests, rivers, wildlife, hills, a unique culture and a warm friendly ambience make Kozhikode a much sought after destination.