By Calicut, or Kozhikode, situated in the hilly Malabar region of Northern Kerala, is the land of the legendary braveheart Kalari warriors, gutsy seafarers and generous-to-a-fault citizens; famed for its tile, coir and cashew industries; blessed by nature’s bounty – an abundance of water, lush greenery, breathtaking vistas and pleasant all-year climate. Today the city is known for its sumptuous biryani, banana chips, and halwa – and the ubiquitous ‘thattukadas’ that whip up lip-smacking delicacies in minutes, on the roadside.
Yet, there is another side to this ancient city, which was once the gateway to India for European traders: it is fast emerging as the go-to destination for startups; new business, especially IT companies prefer to be located here rather than in busier or bigger cities like Kochi. The reasons are many.
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Abundance of housing facilities: Today there are several builders in Calicut who are competing with each other to provide premium apartments, penthouses and villas to ‘Kozhikkodens’ (as the citizens of Calicut are called). Prime locations, round-the-clock security, extra amenities like health clubs, swimming pools, inter-apartment communication, to mention a few – are all included in these buildings. The apartments also feature high quality fittings and fixtures, well thought-out, spacious layouts and so on, to further entice people to buy an apartment in Calicut.
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Infrastructure for starting business is present, and growing: The government is encouraging development in a big way, and there are several special zones for startup businesses and IT companies like KINFRA and Cyberpark; at HiLITE, we recognized that Calicut has a brilliant future – and we built HiLITE City – Kerala’s first mixed-use development, which has a Business Park, with spacious offices, a mall, and residential apartments. So there is no dearth of infrastructure!
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Crime is low: Despite being one of Kerala’s biggest cities, Calicut enjoys a low crime rate. This makes it a great place to settle down, and to raise children. In general, people in this city are trusting and trustworthy; in fact, the autorickshaw drivers are famous for their honesty! The streets and roads are safe, even after dark. People are generally easygoing, and the city retains its old name for hospitality – strangers are treated kindly!
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Public Transport is excellent: There is no shortage of buses or autorickshaws in the city, and the connectivity of the buses is very good. Even those who have to commute a long distance to work usually never have difficulty finding transportation.
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Nature is kind: Calicut enjoys moderate weather year-round, and is blessed with adequate rainfall, so there is no water shortage. In the peak of summer, even when the mercury goes high, it often rains and brings the temperature back down.
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The food is to die for: Need we say more? You are spoilt for choice where food is concerned. Whether it is local delicacies you crave, or prefer ordering home delivery from Domino’s, this city has it all – in fact, you can find it all under one roof: the HiLITE Mall! What’s more, the supermarkets stock groceries from around the world. So even if you belong to North India or indeed even another country, you can still enjoy the taste of home!
So now you can see why Calicut is being chosen by more and more people to launch or move their businesses. HiLITE City’s Business Park offers premium office spaces with excellent infrastructures like centralized air conditioning, fire-safety measures, round-the-clock security and housekeeping, and ample parking facilities. Call us now at +91 9847332244 to know more!
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