Mananchira Pond

Mananchira tank is a man-made large fresh water rectangular tank located in the middle of the city. The pond gets its name from Manan or Mana Vikraman, the coronation name of the Zamorin Rulers. This is a pretty large area that once housed a fort but has now been converted into a lawn and park alongside a tank, whose water is a major source of drinking. The pond itself is surrounded by green lawns fenced with laterite sculpted walls and has colonial design inspired lamp posts and there is a musical fountain here as well. The meticulously landscaped lawns in the park have traditional Kerala style buildings all around that gives this place an old world charm. There is a public library close to the square with an impressive collection of books across various disciplines. This is where you can catch up with locals who can let you in on some interesting trivia on Calicut as well. You will also find the town hall and art gallery next to the park.