# Feroke

Feroke is a small town near Kozhikode in Malabar region, Kerala, India.

## Understand

Feroke is an extremely beautiful place but the locals have overdeveloped the whole area with functional buildings and criss crossing roads. You have the sea, rivers and other water bodies wherever you look, but you must have the ability to ignore the traffic blocks and mindless commercialization.

## Get in

Feroke has a major railway station. Buses are available from Kozhikode, 13 km. There is an airport at Kondotty 19 km.
* 11.17497275.8302851 Feroke railway station. (updated Jul 2022)

## Get around

* Autorikshaws charge ₹15 per km
* Buses charge only ₹7 for 3 km.
* Walking is impossible as numerous noisy motorcycles pester you even in village roads.

## See

* Ayyappa Temple, Mannur on Kadalundy Road. (updated May 2015)
* Arimbra Hills (28 km). 1,000 m above sea level (updated May 2015)
* Bhagavathy Temple, Pediyattu Kunnu. (updated May 2015)
* 11.1559975.811271 Chaliyam (5 km). Beach, lighthouse, fishing village. (updated May 2015)
* Children's Park, Near the Railway Bridge, Cheruvannoor. Very tiny park with swings, merry-go-rounds, and slides. Ideal for taking photographs because of the river, bridge and wooden boats. (updated May 2015)
* 11.1863575.834442 Commonwealth Tile Factory, Feroke (1 km). Very photogenic building built by the British in the 19th century. (updated May 2015)
* Elamaram Jetty (22 km). Ferry service across River Chaliyar for only ₹5 per head. Take the 4:15PM bus to Edavannappara. Travel by bus/auto to Elamaram jetty. Cross the river and come back the same route. (updated May 2015)
* 11.1264675.82873 Kadalundy (8 km). Bird sanctuary. Birds can be spotted only between November and February. (Herons, Sandpipers, whimbrels and Terns). (updated May 2015)
* Shri Kurumba Temple, Mammili Kadavu (2 km). Very scenic rriveside footpath ending in a temple. Very photogenic place and ideal for long view photographs of Feroke town on the other side of Chaliyar river. (updated May 2015)
* Shri Subramanya Temple, Pazhanchannur. (updated May 2015)
* 11.1504975.815064 Shrikandeswara Temple, Chaliyam. (updated May 2015)
* 11.1783975.834085 Tippus Fort. Remnants of a fort of some historical importance, built by Tipu Sultan with a tunnel to the river. This fort is advisible only for adventurous visitors as there is no maintenance and snakes and other hazards can be expected. (updated May 2015)
* Paruthippara village. Buses are available from Ramanattukara bus stand at 6:20PM and 6:40PM. (updated Jan 2019)

## Do

* Beypore Sea Walk, Pulimoott (6 km). (updated May 2015)
* River Walk. Walk from the Railway Station to the Commonwealth Tile Factory on the bank of River Chaliyar. (updated May 2015)
* Visit a Rooftop farm, Chandran farm, Chaliyakath, Cheruvannur. Small rooftop farm growing rice, cabbage, lemon, ladies fingers, peas, carrots, brinjals, spinach, ginger and turmeric. (updated Sep 2015)
* Vazhayoor Hills, Azhinjilam Kakkov Road (Take diversion from Kottupadam to Peringavu Road). A ten-acre hill with scenic sunrise. Suitable for cycling and trekking. Ottamaram or 'single tree' is the highest point. Also accessible from Ramanattukara town by taking the Vazhayoor Road from the 11th Mile bus stop (6 km). (updated Jan 2021)

## Buy

* Apple Mall (near Railway Station). (updated May 2015)
* Preethy Mall (near Railway Station). (updated May 2015)
* Kismath Bakery, Mankav. Snacks like fish rolls, meat rolls, idimutta, and Karachi pathiri. (updated Jan 2021)
* Sona Bakery (near the Bus Station). Little coffee house inside. Jalebis, laddus and other sweets. Chocolate doughnuts for ₹40. (updated Aug 2023)

## Eat

* 11.1769775.83061 Bhaskar Bakery (opposite the railway station). Bakery founded in 1959. (updated May 2015)
* 11.1764975.831242 Century Restaurant (near railway station). No parking facility. (updated May 2015)
* CFC Restaurant, Chungam. Parking facility. (updated May 2015)
* Chick n Lezat, Pettah. For chicken sandwiches. Parking facility. (updated May 2015)
* Grand Bakery and Restaurant, Chungam. Parking facility. (updated May 2015)
* Smitha Hotel, Juma Masjidh Road. (updated May 2015)
* Snack Bar (inside the railway station). (updated May 2015)
* Kadalundy Meenkada (Hotel Kailasam) (near Puthiyapalam, Kadalundi kadavu). Daily, from noon to 3PM. This is a small eatery that functions from a house. Famous for its fish fries and meals. (updated Oct 2015)
* Balakrishnan's Fried Fish shop, Kadalundy (3 km), ☏ +91 8606142305. Speciality restaurant for fish on coconut paste and other ethnic varieties. Parcels need booking before 9AM. (updated May 2016)
* New Variety Food, Areekad. Famous for hot pathiris, beef fry and chicken 65. (updated Jan 2023)
* Hotel Manchod, Beypore Road from Cheruvannur. Fresh fish dishes and rice. (updated Jan 2023)
* Karthika Vanitha Hotel (below Kottakkadav Bridge). for fresh fish fry and rice. (updated Jan 2023)
* Janakeeya Hotel (below Town Hall). Rice, two curries, fried vegetables and Pickles for Rs.20 only. Extra payment for fish fry. (updated Jan 2023)
* Hotel Hanna, Behind the Bank Mall (near the Railway Bridge). Pathiri, Vellayappam, Chappathi, Parotta, Puttu, Beef, Chicken, Fish and Rice. (updated Aug 2023)

## Sleep

* Hotel Monarch, Kadalundy Road (1 km), ☏ +91 4952482830, +91 4952482690, info@themonarchhotel.in. ₹2,500. (updated May 2015)
* Sadeer Lodge (Opp.Railway Station). ₹400. (updated May 2015)
* Soorya Galaxy (near Koyas Hospital), ☏ +91 9388301018, +91 49524851140. ₹1,250. (updated May 2015)
* Government Rest House, Near the Bridge. ₹300, ₹ 600 for AC (updated Feb 2025)

## Go next

* Kozhikode
* Malampuzha Gardens
* Ooty
* Ramanattukara