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Venue & Location

Host Institute: NIT Calicut

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is a Technical Institution of National Importance. The campus is located about 22 km north-east of Calicut City in the picturesque foothills of the Western Ghats.

How to Reach NIT Calicut

✈️ By Air

The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport (CCJ), located approximately 45 km from the campus.

Taxi to NITC ~ ₹ 1200
Auto Rickshaw to NITC ~ ₹ 800
🚆 By Train

The nearest railway station is Kozhikode (Calicut) Railway Station (CLT), located about 22 km from the campus.

Taxi to NITC ~ ₹ 800
Auto Rickshaw to NITC ~ ₹ 600

Historical Significance of Calicut (Kozhikode)

Calicut (Kozhikode) holds a pivotal place in world history as the landing site of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama in 1498. Landing at Kappad Beach near Calicut, this event marked the establishment of the sea route from Europe to India, forever changing global trade and history.


Known historically as the "City of Spices," Calicut was a major trading hub during the Middle Ages and continues to be a vibrant cultural center in Kerala.

Vasco da Gama Memorial Stone at Kappad

Memorial stone marking Vasco da Gama's landing at Kappad Beach.

Nearby Attractions

Wayanad
Wayanad

A lush district known for its spice plantations, caves, and waterfalls.

Backwaters
Kerala Backwaters

Famous for houseboat cruises on scenic waterways.