Mishkal Mosque

Kozhikode (also known as Calicut) is a beautiful state with many attractive locations to visit such as the Tali Temple, Thiruvannur Temple, or the Krishna Menon Museum. But one of the places which are really worth visiting is the Mishkal Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Kozhikode. The Mishkal Mosque located 14 km from Kadavu is a four storied structure and is supported by wooden pillars with a gabled roof. A part of the mosque was burned by the Portuguese in 1510. When you will travel to the Mishkal Mosque, you can still notice the charred portions of the mosque on top floors along with most of the original building. The mosque is named Mishkal Mosque after the rich trader who built it. Today, the mosque stands as a symbol depicting the rich traditional Keralan style of architecture. It is one of the oldest mosque in the city. Till today, the Muslims of the area make a visit to the mosque to offer their everyday namaz. The Mishkal Mosque is a place where anybody can enter irrespective of their caste or social status. Thus in today's world of ethnic violence and caste difference, the Mishkal Mosque stands as the symbol of peace and is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in India.

How to reach:
- By Airways: Nearest airport is Karipur which is 23 km from Kozhikode (Calicut town) with daily flights to Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and the Middle East. The Chennai flight also touches Coimbatore and Madurai.
- By Railways: Kozhikode links to all the major cities and tourist centers in India.
- By Roadways: Kozhikode is well connected to all the major cities and tourist centers in India.

Where to stay:
Kozhikode has many comfortable hotels to stay such as the Hotel Taj Residency or the Malabar Mansion.