Azhikod
in Thrissur District of Kerala, India

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
10.201 and 76.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 10° 12' 5" and E 76° 9' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - INR
Spoken languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:55 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:07 am and 6:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for India in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Azhikod

Azhikod in Thrissur District (Kerala) is located in India about 1,275 mi (or 2,053 km) south of New Delhi, the country's capital town.

Current time in Azhikod is now 02:55 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Azhikod, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in India is Cochin International Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in India is Mountain Railways of India in a distance of 104 mi (or 168 km), North-East. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Trichur, Kozhikode, Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 35°C / 96 °F

Morning Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Evening Temperature 32°C / 89 °F
Night Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 57% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

34°C (93 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

35°C (94 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

34°C (93 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Club Mahindra Cherai Beach

Address
5,1 mi
MLA Road, Cherai Beach
683514 Vypin
India

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sea Lagoon Health Resort

Address
4,0 mi
Beach Road, Cherai
683514 Cochin
India

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Galaxy

Address
5,7 mi
Near Chendamangalam Junction
683513 Cochin
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


36 PALMS BOUTIQUE RETREAT

Address
2,8 mi
1/485, Pallipuram - Munambam Rd
683515 Vypin
India

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Esha Heritage Inn

Address
3,7 mi
111/290, Beach Road, Cherai Beach,
683514 Ernakulam
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cherai Beach Resort

Address
5,0 mi
Vypin Island
683514 Cherai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sealine Beach Resorts

Address
5,1 mi
Vypin Island, Beach Road
683514 Kerala
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Kadalkkara Lake Resort

Address
4,4 mi
Cherai,Ernakulam,Cochin
683514 Cochin
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Kodungallur Bharani 2015

Published: April 04, 2015
Length: 56:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: World Around Me

Sree Kurumba Bhagavati Temple (alternatively Kodungallur Bhagavati Temple) is a Hindu temple at Kodungallur, Thrissur district, Kerala state, India. The idol of the goddess Bhadrakali (popularly...


KODUNGALLUR 24x7 TEASER

Published: April 08, 2015
Length: 33:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nikhil surendran


St. Thomas Church in Kodungallur

Published: August 07, 2010
Length: 12:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kerala Tourism

The historic St. Thomas Church located at Kodungalloor in Thrissur, India.


Basic Photography Malayalam Class 14

Published: July 09, 2014
Length: 35:09 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Hari Thejus

Hari Thejus, Thejus institute of Photography Kodungallur, Kerala +919447673871 Sony alfa 99 DSLR tutorial.


Kodungalloor Bharani 1

Published: December 18, 2014
Length: 20:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Welcome Kerala Magazine

Kodungalloor Bharani, the Bharani festival at Kodungalloor Bhagavathy Temple at Thrissur Dt., Kerala. The festival is held during March - April.


Cheraman Juma Masjid Mosque

Published: June 15, 2012
Length: 40:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kerala Tourism

Cheraman Juma Masjid is a Mosque located in Kerala, India.


Ms. Devaki Oracle Vellichappadu Kodungalloor

Published: November 30, 2009
Length: 47:48 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Kerala Tourism

Ms. Devaki, who represents a great legacy of Velichappadu (oracles) of Kerala at Kodungalloor Bhagavathy temple in Thrissur .


Cheraman Mosque is situated at Kodungalloor - Answer 14-60

Published: May 24, 2013
Length: 30:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kerala Tourism

Cheraman Mosque is situated at Kodungalloor. It is the first mosque in the Indian subcontinent was built in Kerala. To know more about Kerala tourism destinations, art forms, festivals, rituals,...


Cheraman Juma Masjid

Published: August 07, 2010
Length: 07:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kerala Tourism

Cheraman Juma Masjid is a Mosque located in Kerala, India.


Cheraman Juma Masjid -- the first mosque in India

Published: October 15, 2012
Length: 45:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Muziris Heritage

The significance of Cheraman Juma Majsid in the Muziris Heritage Project lies in the fact that it is the first mosque in India.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Periyar (river)

Periyar is a river that flows in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, India. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water for several major towns. The river is mostly located in Kerala and generates a significant proportion of that state's electrical power via the Idukki Dam. Due to these reasons, the river has been named the ‘Lifeline of Kerala’. It is the longest river and the river with the largest discharge potential in Kerala.

Located at 10.1767, 76.1628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Periyar River, Rivers of Kerala, Rivers of Tamil Nadu, Arabian Sea

Pallipuram Fort

Pallippuram Fort is a fort in Ernakulam district of Kerala, south India. It was built by the Portuguese in 1503 and is the oldest existing European fort in India. The Dutch captured the fort in 1661 and sold it to the State of Travancore in 1789. This fort is situated in the northern extremity of the Vypeen island. This fort is in a hexagonal shape and popularly known as ayikkotta or Alikotta.

Located at 10.1701, 76.181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1503, Forts in Kerala, Portuguese forts

Cheraman Juma Masjid

Cheraman Juma Masjid is a mosque in Methala, Kodungallur Taluk in the Indian state of Kerala. The Cheraman Masjid is said to be the very first mosque in India, built in 629 AD by Malik lbn Dinar. It is believed that this mosque was first renovated and reconstructed in the 11th century AD. Many non-Muslims conduct initiation ceremonies to the world of letters of their children here.

Located at 10.2128, 76.2022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mosques in India, Thrissur district, Places of worship in Thrissur district, History of Thrissur district, Visitor attractions in Thrissur district

Sringapuram Mahadeva Temple

Sringapuram Mahadeva Temple a Shiva Temple, is located at Kodungallur in Thrissur District and is about 2 km from Kodungallur Bhagavati Temple. The temple adjoins the Kodungallur Kovilakam palace. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. The idol was installed by sage Rishyashringa, after whom the temple is named. The temple faces towards east. There is a 3-bay Nadapandal with tiled roof, beyond which is the Dhwajastambha (flag post).

Located at 10.2181, 76.2011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hindu temples in Thrissur district

Kodungallur Kovilakam

Kodungallur Kovilakam refers to palace of Royal Family of the late medieval Kingdom of Kodungallur, modern day Kerala state, India. Kodungallur was a feudal principality subordinate to the rulers of the Kingdom of Cochin. Kingdom of Kodungallur was under the protection of the Dutch after 1707 for a few years before returning to its allegiance to the Zamorin. Kodungallur Royal Family had two branches at Cirakkal Kovilakam and at Puttan Kovilakam.

Located at 10.2187, 76.1971 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Thrissur district, History of Kerala, Feudal states of Kerala, History of Thrissur district, Visitor attractions in Thrissur district

Puthen Kovilakam

Puthen Kovilakam is one section of the Kodungallur Kovilakam, a palace in Kodungallur, Kerala, India. Puthen Kovilakamh means "new palace". This Kovilakam (manor house) was known by the name "Gurukulam". It was a well-known learning center. Many eminent scholars from this Kovilakam contributed to Malayalam and Sanskrit literature.

Located at 10.2163, 76.2015 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Thrissur district, History of Thrissur district, Visitor attractions in Thrissur district

Cheraman Parambu

Cheraman Parambu is generally regarded as the exact location of the Royal Palace of the Later Chera kings who ruled parts of present day Kerala and Tamil Nadu states of India between 9th and 12th century CE. Situated 3 k. m. south of present day Kodungallur in Methala, Kodungallur Taluk, Thrissur district Cheraman Parambu spans about 5 acres.

Located at 10.2022, 76.2072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chera kingdom, Thrissur district, Archaeological sites in Kerala, Visitor attractions in Thrissur district

Basilica of Our Lady of Snow, Pallippuram

The Basilica of Our Lady of Snow, Pallippuram, Ernakulam, Kerala is a minor basilica. The Basilica Decree was issued on 27 August 2012. The raising of the Pallippuram church was officially announced at the conclusion of the silver jubilee celebrations of the diocese on October 7. The history of the Our Lady of Snow Church goes back five centuries when the Portuguese built a fort at Pallippuram and immediately followed it up with a church dedicated to Our Lady.

Located at 10.1675, 76.1828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Basilica churches in India


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Azhikod, Azhikode