A tranquil beach away from the hustle and bustle of city life, a destination that comes alive only during the occasional visits by tourists or when fishermen either launch their boats into the sea or dry some of their catch - this is Kappad Beach in Kozhikode district, the only beach in Kerala to get international Blue Flag certification. The tagging is given to those freshwater or marine resources that pass stringent global standards of cleanliness, safety, eco-friendliness and sustainability.

A cluster of scenic islands, beautiful hills and rare avian species would intrigue and entice every birdwatcher on the planet. This is exactly what the Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary has to offer its visitors. One is greeted by the Kadalundi River flowing into the Arabian Sea while migratory birds casually flit about.

This untouched land has over 60 species of migratory birds from across the planet that visits it during different times of the year. One can see seagulls, terns, sandpipers, sand plovers, red and greenshanks, turnstones and so on with November to April being the ideal viewing time

Were you ever sapped of all your energy by the blistering heat of summer? Have you ever looked to retreat into a verdant landscape and rejuvenate yourself when bogged down by the dry and arid summer landscape? Well, then Janakikad is the destination where you can unwind yourself. Situated in the Maronthongara Panchayat, 7 km from Kuttiyadi, Janakikad comes under the Kuttiyadi range of Kozhikode forest division. Janakikad gets its name from the renowned statesman V. K. Krishna Menon’s sister, V. K Janaki Amma, to whom this 131-hectare land once belonged.

Lush green canopy with babbling brooks, gurgling cascades and heavenly waterfalls, Vellari Mala is the picture-perfect haven to relax and immerse yourself in nature. River Kanjirapuzha, a tributary of the River Chaliyar, meanders through the rocky terrain, creating cascades and stunning waterfalls at many points. The land's beauty and topography result in a trekker's paradise and numerous pristine picnic spots. Vellari Mala situated near Thusharagiri is in Kozhikode district. Scintillating waterfalls and vibrant green landscapes make this an ideal spot for a nature ramble.

The land's beauty and topography result in a trekker's paradise and numerous pristine picnic spots. Vellari Mala situated near Thusharagiri is in Kozhikode district. Scintillating waterfalls and vibrant green landscapes make this an ideal spot for a nature ramble.