Kannur

Kannur, with its heavenly beaches,is an ideal get away for tourists who come to Kerala. Mayyazhi lake, the famous heroine of many malayalam novels, flows through Kannur. Boundaries being, Sahya mountains on the east, arabian sea on the west, Kasargode on north and Kozhikode and Wayanad districts on the south. Tourist season of August to March attracts lot of tourists to Kannur. Kannur is the biggest cashew producer of Kerala,so make sure to buy cashewnuts from here. Karippur airport is 93km from Kannur and the nearest railway station is Kannur railway station. Kerala state road transport corporation buses and private vehicles are also available

Places to visit

St:Anjalose Fort

Built by de first portuguese viceroy,this elegant fort is located at 90km away from Kozhikode

Mahi

Even though a part of Pondicherry, Mahi is located in Kerala. A meeting place of french culture and Mayyazhi river this place still has remnants of french colonization.

Aralam wildlife sanctuary

This beautiful place,about 35km from Thalaserry is a sanctuary of wild animals

Dharmadam island

Situated about 3km away from Thalaserry this beautiful island is reachable by boat. This island is beautified by coconut groves.

Ezhimala

Located at a coastal strip,55km away from Kannur, Ezhimala is a hill blessed for its natural beauty. Rare medicinal plants and the coastal sand makes this a rare place on earth. The biggest naval academy in Asia is located here.

Payyambalam beach

Peaceful and beautiful,this wonderful beach is 2km away from Kannur fort.

Ellikunnu

Here you can visit the church in which Herman Gundert stayed

Parashinikkadavu shri muthappa temple

This famous temple is located at the river banks of Valappattanam river,which is located 18kms away from Kannur. This is the only temple in Kerala where Theyyam is performed daily and this makes it a special place to visit. The offerings for the deity here is toddy and dried fish. Boating facilities are provided near the temple

Parashinikkadavu snake sanctuary

Different species of snakes are protected here in a climate suitable for them. Here studies are conducted on the treatment of snake poisoning.

Thalaserry fort

Located at 20km away from Kannur,this fort was built by british.

Muzhippilangad beach

Tourists have named this place as swimmer's heaven. This beach,the only drive in beach in Kerala,is just 4kms long.15kms away from Kannur and 8kms away from Thalaserry this beach is a beach lover's dream

Meenkunnu beach

Golden sand and silver waves makes this beach a traveller's haven. It is located at 12kms away from Kannur

Pazhashi dam

37kms away from Kannur,this dam is located at Mattannur. Tourists can enjoy the boating in the reservoir and accommodation in dormitory.

Kottiyur temple

The famous temple of Kottiyur is located about 60kms away from Kannur