# Kondotty

Kondotty is a big town near Kozhikode Airport in Malappuram District, in the Malabar region of Kerala, India.

## Understand

Kondotty is adjacent to the Karipur International Airport. The people are very rich because of remittance from the Gulf countries. Consumer culture dominates the town with numerous restaurants, showrooms and fancy shops. Traffic is chaotic and the streets are extremely crowded.

## Get in
### By plane

There is an airport at Karippur CCJ (3 km) and a railway station at Feroke.

### By bus

Buses are easily available from Kozhikode, Malappuram and Manjeri.

## Get around

Autorickshaws, minibuses and taxis are available.

## See

* Elamaram Ferry, near Edavannappara town (15 km). ₹5.00 for crossing the Chaliyar river. You can also visit the scenic Konnora Dargah in Elamaram village. Good restaurants and shopping possibilities at nearby Edavannappara town. (updated May 2015)
* 11.14775.9641 Mini Ooty Hills (Arimbra Hills), Arimbra Village, Near Musliyarangadi, Nediyiruppu (10 km). 1,000 feet above sea level. Excellent hiking spot. Look for Thiruvonamala, Poolappees, Muchikundu, Cheruppadimala, Kunnumpuram and Kakkad viewpoints. . (updated Apr 2015)
* Moyeen Kutty Memorial. Famous Mappila singer. (updated Apr 2015)
* Pazhayangadi Mosque. 18th-century structure. (updated Apr 2015)
* Poyilikkavu Karinkaly temple, Near Kottukkara school (3 km). (updated May 2015)
* Thangal's Dargah, Near Kondotty Town. Famous for the annual Kondotty Nercha festival. (updated Apr 2015)

## Do

* Get a Herbal Massage, Herbal Medicine Centre, Kottakkal. (updated Apr 2015)
* Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary. Birdwatching. (updated Apr 2015)
* Ride the Jankar to Chaliyam fishing village, Beypore Port. (updated Apr 2015)
* Walk into the Sea, Pulimoott, Beypore. (updated Apr 2015)

## Buy

* M.R.Bakery, Near Canara Bank (0.5 km). (updated May 2015)
* Maappii Kids Mall, Near Panchayath office, Calicut Road (1 km). (updated May 2015)
* Ottayada. Ottayada or Ottaada or Ottayappam is a very common rice preparation of Kondotty people. But it is not easy to get one as they are not sold in restaurants. You have to search for them in small tea shops or ask a local friend to cook it for you. The new generation housewife cannot make it because Ottada requires special earthen vessels to cook in. See picture right (updated May 2015)

## Eat

* 11.1474475.962241 A One Restaurant, Near Bus stand. (updated May 2015)
* Malabar Plaza Restaurant, Vaidhyarangadi. ample parking (updated May 2015)
* Sulthan Palace Restaurant, North side of Bus station. (0.5 km). (updated May 2015)
* Tamarind Restaurant, Airport Junction, Thurakkal, Kondotty, ☏ +91 483 2717200, tamarindkozhikode@ktdc.com. ₹100 for lunch. (updated Apr 2015)
* Vanitha Restaurant, Kurupath. (1 km). Run by waitresses. (updated May 2015)
* 11.1464475.963082 Vitamin Corner, Near Busstand. For biriyani, Arabian-style cooking (updated May 2015)
* 11.15775.95123 Arabian Restaurant (near Calicut Airport junction, Kolathur), ☏ +91 889 337 7772, arabianrestaurantkdy@gmail.com. noon-midnight. A family restaurant with a traditional bamboo ambience, which serves Arabian,Chinese and Indian dishes. (updated Jan 2018)
* Pizza Delight, Opposite EMEA College. Popular for chicken golden pizza and paneer pizza. (updated Jan 2021)
* New Spicy Restaurant, Near Relief Hospital. Chicken Hyderabadi and Beef Biriyani are their speciality. Very spicy cooking. (updated Jan 2021)

## Drink

Beer and wine are available.

## Sleep

* Classic Lodge, Kurupath (1 km). (updated May 2015)
* Green Palace, Areacode Road (1 km). (updated May 2015)
* Hotel Minar, Near Busstand. (updated May 2015)
* Kairali Residency, Kozhikode Rd, Thurakkal Junction. 4 km from Kondotty (updated Apr 2015)
* 11.1426675.967681 Pookodans International, Near Electricity Office (1 km), ☏ +91 4832327830. (updated May 2015)
* Tamarind KTDC Easy Hotel, Airport Junction, Thurakkal, ☏ +91 483 2717200, tamarindkozhikode@ktdc.com. 10-room hotel with a restaurant. British building. ₹1,250. (updated Apr 2015)

## Cope

* Relief Hospital
* Mercy Hospital

## Go next

* Manjeri
* Ramanattukara
* Tenhippalam