Thursday, October 29, 2009

NIT kozhikode-nit calicut Courses -National Institute of Technology (NITC) Calicut.

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is located about 22 kilometers north-east of Calicut City.National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of the Premier National Institutions imparting technical educations in India.This was formerly known as Calicut Regional Engineering College-REC calicut.

Read: NIT-Calicut signed MoU with Singapore polytechnic

NITC offers academic programmes leading to B.Tech., B.Arch., M.Tech., MSc. (Tech) and Ph.D. degrees in the appropriate disciplines and MCA.NIT Calicut is one among the top 20 engg colleges in india and the best engg college in kerala

Courses offered at NITC Calicut and Admission procedures.


B.Tech/B.Arch

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering B.Tech No of seats: 106
  • Civil Engineering B.Tech No of seats: 106
  • Computer Science and Engg. B.Tech No of seats: 106
  • Chemical Engineering B.Tech No of seats: 71
  • Electrical Engineering B.Tech No of seats: 106
  • Architecture B.Arch No of seats: N/A
  • Mechanical Engineering B.Tech No of seats: 106
  • Production and Management Engineering B.Tech No of seats: N/A
  • Bio-Technology B.Tech No of seats: N/A
  • Engineering Physics
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch)

Mode of admission: AIEEE (All India Engineering Entrance Examination)
Admission Requirements:

Candidates should have passed 10+2 or any other course recognized by CBSE as equivalent, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects and should have qualified All India Engineering Entrance Examination.
Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes are required to secure the minimum pass marks in the qualifying examination.


Post Graduate:
ME / M Tech / M Arch
  • Traffic and Transportation Planning
  • Offshore Structures
  • Environmental Geo-technology
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Information Security
  • Digital Systems and Communication Engineering
  • Electronics Design and Technology
  • Telecommunication
  • Microelectronics and VLSI Design
  • Instrumentation and Control Systems
  • Computer Controlled Industrial Power
  • Energetics
  • Power Electronics
  • Industrial Engineering and Management
  • Thermal Sciences
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Energy Management
  • Materials Science and Technology
  • Master of Architecture (M Arch)
Eligibility:

ME / M Tech / PG / Postgraduate
Candidates are required to have passed BE/B Tech Degree with 60% marks (SC/ST candidates 50% marks) in aggregate in the relevant discipline.

M Sc: Master of Science (Technology)

  • Mathematics and Scientific Computing
  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Photonics
Eligibility:

M Sc: For admission into MSc (Mathematics) a candidate requires BSc Degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics / B Tech Degree (any discipline) with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates

Master of Computer Application (MCA)
Eligibility:

MCA: applicants should have scored minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in Bachelor?s degree of 3 years duration from a recognized University with Mathematics / Statistics / Business Mathematics as one of the subjects, both in graduation and at 10+2 level.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Eligibility:

MBA: Minimum educational qualification required is a Bachelor?s Degree in any branch of Engineering/Technology.

Doctorate:
PhD is offered in all Engineering and Science disciplines.


How to reach nit calicut
By Flight
Calicut is well connected to other cities in India by Air, Rail and Road. The Calicut Airport is located at Karipur, 27 Kms south-east of the city and it is 45kms from NIT Calicut.
By Rail
Direct trains/ coaches are available from Calicut to the major centres in India
By Bus
Calicut is road connected to Bombay via Mangalore and Goa (NH 17). The connection to Kanyakumari is via Cochin and Trivandrum (NH 17 and NH 47). Bangalore is connected via Sultan Battery, Gundlupet and Mysore (NH 212).
For more accurate and detailed information please visit :www.nitc.ac.in/ and www.aieee.nic.in

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Beypore Beach,Beypore Beach Tour,Kozhikode(Calicut) tour

Beypore Beach was once an important trade and maritime centre, lying just 10 km south of Kozhikode,Kerala.This is one of the main tourist area near Calicut city. The Beypore beach is situated at the mouth of the River Chaliyar a major river of north Kerala. It was one of the major ports and fishing harbors of olden times.Ancient Beypore port enjoyed immense importance in the trade and maritime History of Kerala.
The Boat-building yard of Beypore was world famous for its ship-building industry.This boatyard is famous for making a distinctive ship vessel known as 'Uru'.The Mappila Khalasis the traditional boat builders at Beypore were famous as the manufacturer of Uru the boats used mainly by Arabs for trading overseas.

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The Beypore Beach has a bridge built nearly 2 kms into the sea. It is actually made up of huge stones piled together for nearly 2 kms making a pathway into the sea.

How to reach Beypore?
By road: Beypore is well connected by road and is just 11 km from Calicut.
By air: Calicut / Kozhikode International airport is at Karipur and is 23 km away from Calicut city.
By rail: Calicut is a major railway station and is well connected to rest of India

Where to stay?
There are plenty of luxury and budget hotels available at Kozhikode just a half an hour drive from Bepyore beach:

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Kappad Beach Tourism- Calicut, Kozhikode,Kerala,Kappad Resorts and Route

Kappad is situated 16 km from Kozhikode town.Kappad, also known as Kappakadavu locally, is famous as the beach near Calicut, India, where the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed on May 20, 1498. That created a new chapter in history, the story of a long and tumultuous socio-political relationship between India and Europe. His expedition gave the Europeans a sea route to reach the wealth of the Malabar coast, and resulted in European domination of India for about 450 years.At that time Malabar (Kozhikode or Calicut) was ruled by the Zamorins (Samoothiris in Malayalam) and was abundant in spices, and produced a calico textile gave a warm welcome to Vasco Da Gama. 
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Kappad Backwaters
Kappad offers the unique backwaters, which consist of a complex network of lagoons, lakes & canals.

How to Reach Kappad:
  • Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 16 km

  • Private transport vehicles are available to reach destinations from Kozhikode Municipal Bus stand.
  • Also a boat ride down the backwaters through the Korappuzha river brings you to the beach.

Where to stay in Kappad,Kappad Hotels & Resorts
  • Kappad Beach Resort
This is a good beach resort with many facilities including ayurveds packages and Tariff ranges from 2000 -5000 PPN.

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Monday, October 26, 2009

Hotels in Kozhikode (Calicut). Where to stay in Kozhikode? Hotel Tariffs

Here is a list of hotels where travelers will get decent accommodation and other facilities in and around Kozhikode city..Please note that the taiff informaton is approximate and please confirm with respective hotels for accurate and proper information.There are a number of places worth visiting in Kozhikode. Kappad is the place where Vasco da Gama set foot for the first time when he came to India on May 27, 1498.During the medieval period, it was the spice trading centre on the west coast of India. With the discovery of the sea route from Europe to India by Vasco Da Gama, Calicut found a place in the History of the World.
To know more about these hotels read here:Calicut Hotels (Kozhikode Luxury Hotels)
Hotel Name
Star rating
Tariff (approx) AC
Tariff (approx) Non AC
Taj residency, P T Usha Road
5 STAR
1995-4400
Malabar Palace, G H Road
4 STAR
950-2350
Fortune Hotel, Kannur Road
4 STAR
1700-2500
Sea Queen Hotel, Beach Road
2 STAR
650-1150
375-500
Alakapuri Guest House, M M Ali Road
2 STAR
350-1000
100-225
Aradhana Tourist Home, Kallai Road
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440-1250
200-335
Asma Tower, Mavoor Road
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450-975
250-400
Beach Hotel, Beach Road
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600-1400
300-450
Calicut Tower,Markaz Complex, Indira Gandhi Road
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530-1200
300-450
Kadavu Resort,Calicut Bye Pass Road
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159 US$onwards

Delma Tourist Home, I.G.Road
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140-230
Gayatri International, Arayadathupalam
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490
Hyson Heritage, Bank Road
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800-1700
Kappad Beach Resort, Chemancherry
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Hotel Maharani , Taluk Road
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500-1300
275-425
Malabar Inn
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450-690
180
Malabar Mansion, S M Street
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350-550
225-275
Metro Tourist Home, Mavoor Road Junction
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350-575
150-450
Metro Tower, P V Samy Road
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900
160-575
N C K Tourist Home, I G Road
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215-360
125-350
New Nalanda, A G Road
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550-650
Queens Hotel, Annie Hall Road
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400
130-300
Residency Park, M M Ali Road
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165-900
Sasthapuri Tourist Home, M M Ali Road
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350-650
120-250
There are many other hotles in Calicut city those offers affordable accomodation.

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Friday, October 23, 2009

Kottakal,Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala,How to reach?

Kottakal is a small town at a distance of about 12 km to the south west of Malappuram one of the northern district of kerala and is home to the renowned Kottakal Arya Vaidyasala.Kottakkal is a town whose name has now become synonymous for the Arya Vaidyasala.Kottakal is a health care center specializing in Ayurveda and traditional/ alternative/ herbal medicines and treatments.
It can be said almost without doubt that Ayurveda now enjoys owes a lot to Vaidya Ratnam PS Varier of Kottakal.Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala (AVS) is a century old Charitable Institution engaged in the practice and propagation of Ayurveda, the ancient health care system of India and was established at Kottakkal in Kerala State of India in 1902 by the visionary physician and philanthropist,the late Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varrier..
http://www.aryavaidyasala.com
AVS offers classical Ayurvedic medicines and authentic Ayurvedic treatments and therapies to patients from all over India and abroad.

Kottakkal Pooram is the annual festival at the Sree Vishwambara Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Dhanvanthiri.
Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College is affiliated to Calicut University. Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses are being conducted there. Arya Vaidya Sala continues to extend financial support to the College.
There is PSV Natyasangam Kathakali School near to Kottakal Arya Vaidyasala.

How to reach

Air : Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode, about 36 km from Malappuram town.
Rail : Tirur, about 16 km from Kottakkal.
Road : There are frequent bus services from nearby towns like Kozhikode, Malappuram and Tirur to Kottakkal.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Wayanad, Kerala, Wayanad Hotels, Wayanad resorts, Wayanad routes

How to reach Wayanad? Where to stay in Wayanad?What are the places of interest in Wayanad?
Traveling from Bangalore to Wayanad for a weekend trip? Find all these information here.

Bangalore to Wayanad
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Map of Wayanad

Wayanad Resorts
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Wayanad Hotels

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Wayanad Tourism
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Chennai to Wayanad
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) to Wayanad (Kerala) is around 600 km and takes approx 12 hrs by road.
Wayanad does not have railway station. Kozhikkode is the nearby train station which is connected to Chennai.
The train from Chennai to Kozhikode are below
West Coast Express -11:30 AM (Chennai Central)  12:05 AM (Kozhikkode)  Journey Time :12h 35m
Mangalore Exp - 05:00 PM(Chennai Central)  04:15 AM(Kozhikkode)  Journey Time :11h 15m
Mangalore Mail - 08:15 PM(Chennai Central)  07:45 AM(Kozhikkode)  Journey Time :11h 30m
Ms Mangalore Express - 10:00 PM(Chennai Egmore) 04:55 PM(Kozhikkode)  Journey Time :18h 55m

Chennai to Wayanad Driving Directions
Poonamalle High Road -->Salem ---->Erode -->Coimbatore--->Palakkad--->Kozhikode---->Thamarasseri--->Kalpetta (Wayanad)

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Wayanad Hills Kerala-Tourist places-Wayanad Route-Wayanad Stay,Hotels and resorts.

Wayanad enjoys a predominant place in the tourist map of Kerala.The hilly district is a part of Niligiri plateau.The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the northeast and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on the southeast.The natural scenic beauty of Wayanad and its rich natural resources offer several opportunities for adventure tourism.
Wayanad has the highest concentration of tribal in Kerala.Wayanad is the seat of the warriors of the King Pazhassi Raja,the Kurichiyas.

How to reach Wayanad ?
1. From bangalore By road
Take the Bangalore mysore highway(150 Kms) from Mysore take the Bangalore - Gundalpet road.
From Gundalpet take the route to Sulthan Batheri,which is the main town in Wayanad district. (This is the same highway which goes to calicut).
This will take around 6 hours of driving.There are plenty of good hotels till you reach mysore.After mysore the next place where you get standard restaurents is in Wayanad district.

2. By Air
The Karipur International Airport at Kozhikode (calicut) is the nearest airport from here which is around 95 kms from here.

3. By Rail/ Train
The nearest railway station is located at a distance of 97 kilometers which is also at Kozhikode.

Where to stay?
Read it here :Wayanad Hotels and Resorts

Important Places:

  • Meenmutty Water Fall
Meenmutty waterfalls is the second largest waterfall in Kerala.12 kms. east of Meppadi. The water plunges about 300 metres in three stages and all the three stages require separate treks.
Trekking equipments are available at Tourist Information Centre, Kalpetta. Located in lush moist deciduous forests,29 km south of Kalpetta, the district headquarters of Wayanad.

  • Chembra peak
Chembra is the highest peak in Wayanad and is an ideal area for trekking.Trekking to the Chembra peak is one of the risky tourist endeavours. District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides, sleeping bags, canvas huts on hire charges to the tourists. Chembra peak is the highest peak in Wayanad at 2100m. above mean sea level.Trekking to the top of this peak takes almost a day. Tourists can also stay one or two days at the top of the peak in temporary camps.

  • Thirunelly Temple
About 32 km from Mananthavady and about 66 km from Kalpetta.Surrounded by Kambamala, Karimala and Varadiga, the Thirunelly temple is a marvel of temple architecture. It is believed that Lord Brahma, the Creator, himself installed the idol of the presiding deity of the temple.The crystal clear waters of the Papanasini river running downhill add to the enchantment of the place.


  • Edakkal Caves
The two caves are located at a height of 1000 m on Ambukutty Mala near Ambalavayal.Read more about Edakkal caves here. Edakkal Caves Wayanad, Kerala-Bangalore to Wayanad

  • Pookkode Lake
A natural fresh water lake surrounded by evergreen forest and rolling hills.3 km south of Vythiri.This natural lake near Lakkidi is just a short distance off the NH-212. It has been developed as a recreational centre having boating facilities, children's park, fresh water aquarium etc. It is a good setting for day outings with family.
Distances from: kalpetta-15 Km, Sulthan Batheri-40 Km, Mananthavadi-50 Km.

  • Boy's Town
Herbal garden, nature care centre, sericulture unit, perma-culture centre etc., established by the Wayanad Social Service Society and Jean Park (the Indo-Danish project for promoting herbal gardening).

  • Sentinal Rock Waterfalls (Soochippara Waterfalls)
Sentinal Rock Waterfalls is around 22 kms south of Kalpetta near Chooralmala. It is locally known as Soochippara Waterfalls and is a very popular leisure destination. This is a three step waterfall more than 200 mts in height.
Distances from: kalpetta-15-22 Km, Sulthan Batheri-43 Km, Mananthavadi-58 Km

  • Wayanad wild life sanctuary, Muthanga
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the northeast and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on the southeast.Elephant rides are arranged here by the forest department.Apart from small population of Tigers you can see Elephants,Jungle Cats, Panthers, Civet Cat, Monkeys, Wild dogs, Deers, Spotted Bears, Bisons, Gaurs, Cheetah and many other species of wildlife animals.

  • Vythiri - Lakkidi
Vythiri is a beautiful spot, 2600 ft. above sea level which can be seen on a drive from Calicut to Kalpetta. Lakkidi-The gateway of Wayanad, is situated 700 mts above the mean sea level, at the crust of Thamarassery Ghat pass.It is known for its comfortable, refreshing and pollution free environment.Vythiri is a very exotic and picturesque place.

  • Pazhassi tomb
The memorial of ' the lion of Kerala' - Veera Pazhassi Raja - who organised the guerilla warfare against the British East India Company, is situated at Mananthavady. This is around 32 kms north east of Kalpetta.
Distances from:kalpetta-32 Km, Sulthan Batheri-37 Km, Mananthavadi-1 Km

  • Banasura sagar project
21 kms north east of Kalpetta. Situated at Padinjarathara. Banasura Sagar Dam, which impounds the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabini River.In the dam's reservoir there is a set of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas. The islands with the Banasura hills in the background provide a spectacular view.

  • Kuruvadweep
Kuruvadweep is a unique and fragile 950 acre protected river delta system on the Kabini River.The island is uninhabited. Rare species of birds, orchids and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom.The nearest town is Mananthavady and only 17 km. From Mananthavady on the way to Mysore.

  • Pakshipathalam
10 kms from Thirunelly and is situated 1740 mtr above the sea level.
This place can be accessed only by trekking. Rare species of birds can be sighted from the watch tower of this bird sanctuary.
Rare species of birds can be sighted from the watch tower of this bird sanctuary. Pakshipathalam is a formation of large boulders, some as tall as two storeyed buildings. The trekking involves an arduous 7 km trek through thick forest commencing at Thirunelly.
Distances from: kalpetta-71 Km, Sulthan Batheri-78 Km, Mananthavadi-36 Km

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Edakkal Caves Wayanad, Kerala-Bangalore to Wayanad

Wayanad is set lofty on the majestic Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 Metres above mean sea level.
Wayanad is about 290 Kms from Bangalore and is located in North Kerala.


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Wayanad is full of Misty Mountains, Wild Forest Brooke, Waterfalls and Tea Plantation.There are many indigenous tribal in this area. The natural scenic beauty of Wayanad and its rich natural resources offer several opportunities for adventure tourism and is attracting thousands of people every year.
Edakkal Caves are located 1000 meters high on Ambukutty Mala 25 kms from Kalpetta in the Wayanad district of Kerala's Western Ghats.
The rock wall contains some interesting carvings, which represent human and animal figures and objects of human use and symbols.These carvings speak of a highly civilized people of pre-historic age.The oldest may date back over 8000 years ago. Evidence indicates that the Edakkal caves had been inhabited at several different times in history.These pictorial writings believed to be from neolithic man, evidence of the presence of a prehistoric civilization existing in this region.

How to Reach Edakkal Caves
Edakkal is less than 15kms from Sulthan Bathery.Sulthan Bathery is around 290 kms from Bangalore
By Air
The Karipur International Airport at Kozhikode is the nearest airport from here which is around 95 kms from here.

By Rail/ Train
The nearest railway station is located at a distance of 97 kilometers which is also at Kozhikode.

By Road
The Edakkal Caves can be accessed easily from anywhere in Kerala and Wayanad as it is well connected by a wide network of roads.
You can reach Wayanad from Bangalore via,
A : Bangalore - Mysore - Hunsur- Nagarhole - Kutta - Mananthavadi (Wayanad)
B: Bangalore - Mysore - HD Kote - Bavali - Mananthavadi ( Wayanad)
C: Bangalore - Mysore (150 kms)- Gundulpet - Munthanga - Sulthan Battery ( Wayanad)(140 Kms)

Route C is the most commonly used route.
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