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The 12 Best Day Trips from Kozhikode

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Kozhikode, India, led by Coimbatore, Mysuru, Thrissur. The closest is Malappuram, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Kozhikode at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Coimbatore132 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Mysuru150 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Thrissur94 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Ooty101 km E1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Palakkad109 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Kanhangad139 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ponnāni56 km S1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Malappuram40 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Tellicherry64 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Manjeri40 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Pollachi149 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Edattala148 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Kozhikode

  1. 1

    Coimbatore, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km east of Kozhikode4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Coimbatore Zoo.

    Also nearby: Kurichchi, Kuniyamuttūr, Idaiyarpālaiyam.

  2. 2

    Mysuru, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north-east of Kozhikode4 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Thrissur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-east of Kozhikode3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Ooty, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km east of Kozhikode3 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Palakkad, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-east of Kozhikode3 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Kanhangad, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-west of Kozhikode4 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ponnāni, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km south of Kozhikode2 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Malappuram, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km south-east of Kozhikode1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Tellicherry, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-west of Kozhikode2 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Manjeri, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km east of Kozhikode1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Pollachi, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Kozhikode4 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Edattala, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-east of Kozhikode4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Kozhikode to Coimbatore

A realistic pace for Coimbatore, 132 km from Kozhikode. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Kozhikode
  2. 09:35Arrive in Coimbatore (2 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Coimbatore Zoo
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Coimbatore
  6. 15:35Head back to Kozhikode
  7. 17:40Home in Kozhikode

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kozhikode?
The best day trips from Kozhikode are Coimbatore, Mysuru, Thrissur, Ooty, Palakkad. The closest is Malappuram, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kozhikode?
Malappuram is the closest, 40 km south-east of Kozhikode, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Kozhikode?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Kozhikode: Malappuram (45 min), Manjeri (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Kozhikode for a day out?
Coimbatore is the largest city in day-trip range, 132 km east of Kozhikode and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kozhikode?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Mysuru at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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