Iringal, Kozhikode

Iringal is the birthplace of Kunhali Marakkar, who commanded the Zamorin’s fleet and held the Portuguese vessels at bay for a long period. The birthplace of this valiant admiral, on the southern banks of the Moorad River, is today preserved by the Department of Archaeology. The Iringal Craft Village, a new venture set up in 20 acres of land at Iringal is a production cum training cum marketing centre of the ethnic handicraft products of Kerala.

Read more about the craft village here

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Vadakara  

Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport, about  55 km |  Calicut International Airport, about 70 km 

Where to Stay

Hotel

GAYATHRI HOTELS

New Bus Stand
Vadakara
496-2526334 2526335
9526355015

Approximate Distance: 4.52 KM

Hotel

Queens Tourist Home

Queens Road
Near Old Bus Stand
496-2522921 2522922

Approximate Distance: 4.9 KM

Hotel

The North Park

N. H. Road, Link Road Junction
496-2526922 2526933, 2526944

Approximate Distance: 4.93 KM

Location

Latitude: 11.556053, Longitude: 75.602303