Vatakara, also known as Vadakara (Malayalam: [ʋɐɖɐgɐɾɐ]) (formerly Badagara, French: Bargaret), is a commercial city and municipality, taluk and a major town in the Kozhikode district of Kerala state, India.

Visitors to Vadakara can explore its historical sites, learn about the legendary tales of Thacholi Othenan, and experience the enduring martial traditions that still resonate in the heart of this remarkable town.

Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Lokamalayar Kavil Ambalam @ Lokanarkavu temple. Its one of the traditional temple in calicut.... Very good road from vadakara to lokanarkavu temple... 5km from... 2. Kunjali Marakkar Museum.

Vatakara is a fishing port and trade centre for pepper, copra, timber, and other products. It is served by a coastal road and a rail line. The town is also a centre of kalari, the traditional martial art of Kerala, and it is the home of Madappalli College.

Located on the coastal areas of Kozhikode District of Kerala State, Vadakara is a small town of Vadakara Taluk. During the British rule, this region was known as Kadathanadu and was included in north Malabar Province.

Vadakara, about 48 kms from Kozhikode, boasts of a rich martial arts tradition. It was an ancient centre of trade and commerce. Vadakara is renowned as the birthplace of Thacholi Othenan, the legendary hero of the Vadakkan pattukal " the ballads of North Malabar.

2010年9月20日 · Vadakara is a famous historical place located in the Calicut district of Kerala. It is situated 45 kms away from Calicut. Vadakara is exclusively known for its historical traditions which include Lokanarkavu, Muthappan Mala, Payamkutti Mala etc. Vadakara offers you a historical breath of our great warriors like Thacholi Othenan, Unniyarcha ...