Kottakal is a place near Kozhikode, where you can get authentic ayurvedic massages. You can choose to stay in Kottakal for one day or for many days. The experience at Kottakal is very rejuvenating. You can also go to the Kappad beach near Kozhikode. You can plan your trip in such a way that you can visit Kappad beach after visiting Kottakal. The Kappad beach is the beach where Vasco Da Gama had landed during his exploration of different lands of the world. There is a monument on the Kappad beach and the beach itself is very beautiful. There is also a resort on this beach. From the Kappad beach, you can proceed to Vadagara. You can proceed to Vadagara by road. Vadagara is the land of an ancient martial art. This martial art is a combination of the Kungfu- Jujitsu style. In Vadagara, you can also visit a local kalari. You will have to ask around before you find the kalari. Kadathanadu kalari is an example of the Kalari. Once you reach Vadagara by bus, you can take an auto from the bus stand to the beach. You should not miss visiting the beach in Vadagara because you get antiques near the beach. From Vadagara, you can either come back to Kozhikode or you can choose to go to Beypore. Beypore is known for traditional ship building.