24 HOURS IN A CITY

We give you tips on how to make the most of a day in the city of Kozhikode.

Envisage virginal shores abuzz with spice merchants, the smell of cardamom and pepper lingering in the air—the coastal city of Kozhikode (earlier known as Calicut) in Kerala was the major trading point of Eastern spices in the 15th century. Today, the city has metamorphosed into a cultural hub—where traditional restaurants vie with chic cafes, and literature, art, and cinema thrive. Here’s how you can explore the best of it in a day’s time.