Kerala North (Malabar)
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About Kerala North (Malabar)
The legendary and culturally profound territory of the Malabar Region encompasses the entire northern geographic stretch of modern-day Kerala. Historically administered as the vast Malabar District under the British Madras Presidency, this legendary coastline has acted as the world's primary gateway for the global spice trade, drawing Phoenician, Roman, Arab, and Chinese fleets centuries before Vasco da Gama first made landfall at Kappad Beach in 1498. Geographically and administratively, this expansive northern zone comprehensively spans six prominent districts of Kerala: the northernmost borderland of Kasaragod , the historic textile city of Kannur , the mist-shrouded rainforest plateau of Wayanad , the ancient maritime capital of Kozhikode , the culturally rich heartland of Malappuram , and the strategic mountain gateway district of Palakkad . The region maintains a completely distinct identity within Kerala, serving as the exclusive cradle for high-energy ritualistic art forms like Theyyam and functioning as the ancestral home of Kalaripayattu, the oldest operating martial art in existence. Today, Malabar is a major destination for travelers seeking pristine, uncrowded landscapes, highly famous for the unique architecture of the seaside Bekal Fort , the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats, and the world-renowned, aromatic flavours of the iconic Malabar Biryani .
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