The primary and the most popular tourist destination of
Kannur is still indeed the Payyambalam beach, the most sought after attraction
of Kannur district! This lovely beach is a tourist's paradise with golden sand
& surf. Picturesque and incredibly beautiful a land of magic, gently
swaying palms, clear sparkling blue waters and lush greenery! All are juxtaposed
to offer you a slice of the genuine Kerala experience. It seems incredible,
until you really experience it in your choice Villa!
Payyambalam BeachPayyambalam is the beach of Kannur town. Its long & clean. Flat laterite cliffs jut into the sea at one end. The Naura Cafeteria and well laid out gardens greet the visitor to Payyambalam
The Muzhapilangad Beach18 Kms from the Kannur is again an ideal spot to relax, swim sunbathe or play beach volleyball! Tellicherry with a legacy of cricket, circus and cakes has always attracted a steady stream of tourists throughout its long history.
Fort St. AngeloDon Francisco D. Almedia, the first Portuguese victory of India, built the fort in 1505 AD. The 500 year old fort had a chequered history. It changed hands to the Dutch, then to the Ali Raja of Arakkal and finally to the British.
Arakkal PalaceIt's about 2 kms from the Kannur town; stepped in history, it was the Beebi (Queen) of Arakkal, Kerala's only Muslim royal family that controlled parts of the coast and even Lakswadweep.
Meenkunnu BeachSituated at Azhikode it is hardly a few kms from the town. The virgin beach is a tourists paradise with golden sand and surf
EzhimalaThe Ezhimala Mountain and the beach lie at the northern boundary of Kannur. Medicinal herbs with mythological significance (Ramayana) grow on the strange seven-peaked range that is Ezhimala around around 50 kms from there.
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary35 kms from Thalassery, a tranquil little sanctuary on the slopes of the Western Ghats. A variety of flora & fauna endemic to the Western Ghats are found here. Herds of Deer, Elephants, Boar & Bison are quite common. Leopards, Jungle cats and various types of squirrels have also been sighted.
KalariKannur is the seat of the martial art, Kalari Payattu, fore runner of Karate and Kung-fu. Kalaari Chikitsa, a special type of physio-therapic treatment for diseases as well as for toning up the body is also part of the Kalari tradition.
Parassinikkadavu Temple18 kms north of Kannur, on the bank of the Valapattanam River in a setting of great natural beauty stands the Shri Muthappan Temple at Parassinikkidavu. Steeped in legend its a hallowed spot. Open to all this is the only place where one can see the theyyem performed all round the year.
PaithalmalaThis hill on the Kerala - Karnataka border is 65 kms north of Kannur. Ideal fir trekking; its around 1,372 metres above sea level. A base reception centre and a watch tower atop the cliff function got benefit of tourists.
TheyyemWhen monsoon recedes, when the blue skies are clear of dark clouds and the days hard work is done, drums resound from the villages, far & near. This is the season of Theyyem. There are about four hundred different kinds of Theyyem.
CircusThe best circus artists in the country invariably hail from Thalassery. They are much in demand as coaches in the country and abroad. The SAI Gymnastics Centre is training ground for budding gymnasts and sports personalities.
