Kannur Travel

Kannur is a beautiful district in the northern part of Kerala. Famous for its temple festivals, Kannur is the best place for nature lovers, who want to take a break from hectic life and enjoy a relaxing vacation. The district has numerous architectural remains of colonial heritage. Kannur has several tourist attractions to offer, which include beaches, historically significant temples and the annual temple festivals.

Tourist Attractions of Kannur

Ezhimala
Ezhimala is a place of historical significance. In ancient times, it was a flourishing sea port and a major trade centre. In the 11th century, Ezhimala served as one of the prime battlefields for the renowned Chola-Chera war. It is strategically important for the Indian Navy as well. Indian Navy Officers are trained in the Naval Academy located in Ezhimala.

Madayi Mosque
Constructed in 1124 by Malik Ibn Dinar, Madayi Mosque holds religious significance. It is believed that the mosque contains a block of white marble, which has been brought from Mecca.

St. Angelos Fort
St. Angelos Fort, built by Portugese in 1505, is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Kannur. Tourists can also visit the neighboring Mappila Bay Harbor and Arakkal Mosque.

Arakkal Palace
Arakkal Palace, located 3 km away from Kannur, is a very important monument in Kerala. The palace is the abode of Arackal Ali Rajas, the only Muslim royal family of the state. Major part of the palace is now open to visitors, who can take a look at the splendor of Islamic art and literature.

Thalassery
Thalassery is a place of historical significance. It is also a hub of all the commercial activities of Kannur. The British of the East India Company established its base in Thalassery in 16th century and later constructed the Tellichery Fort in 1708.

Gundert Bungalow
Located at Illikkunnu, Thalassery, in Kannur Gundert Bungalow has been named after the famous German scholar Dr. Herman Gundert who lived here. The bungalow is a must- visit tourist attraction in Kannur. Dr. Herman Gundert also constructed a church on Nettur Hill.

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Located 40km from Kannur, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is the only wild life sanctuary in Kannur. The sanctuary is spread over an area of 55 sq. km. and is a part of Western Ghats. This wild life sanctuary is home to various kinds of animal species, such as elephants, deer, monkey, bear, wildcats and birds.

Pythal Mala
Pythal Mala is located at a height of 1,450 meters above sea level. This tourist place is ideal for trekking. It also has a base reception center and a watchtower atop the cliff.

Pazhassi Dam and Gardens
Located in Kannur district, Pazhassi Dam and Gardens holds the distinction of being the only reservoir in the district with gardens. The reservoir is used for several purposes, including irrigation. People interested in boating can have the pleasure of boating on the river and can simultaneously enjoy the striking view of Pazhassi Dam.

Payyambalam Beach
Located just 2km away from Kannur, Payyambalam Beach offers a clean and shallow sea shore. Following some recent renovations, the beach has been added with a beautiful park, which contains several beautiful scriptures made by famous sculpturer Kanayi Kunhiraman.

How to Reach Kannur Air
Calicut International Airport is the nearest airport, which is 120 km away from Kannur. Mangalore airport is the next closest airport.

Railway
Kannur is connected to other major cities through railways.

Road
Kannur has an extensive network of roads that connect it with other major cities of South India, including Mangalore (Karnataka) and Thiruvananthapuram (the capital city of Kerala).