There is a ‘Gujarathi Street’ in Kerala’s Kozhikode (Calicut). Check it out

Vasco da Gama arrived in Kozhikode in 1498. Gujaratis came even before that

The Gujarati community came as traders and stayed back. They merged with the harbour town’s history

It's a riot of colours out there

The old town has got a colourful makeover

Gujarathi Street is now a favourite hangout for foodies

Warehouses owned by Gujaratis once dotted the street

Gujarati community has played a big role in Kozhikode's growth

The area is becoming a new weekend attraction, for locals and tourists alike

But the old world charm of Gujarathi Street is still intact