Kannur, Kerala- the crown of Kerala

It is situated on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, an amazing city with superfluity sightseeing. So it offers options like beaches, ancient temples, picnic spots, and monuments. Theyyam is the distinctive local art form of Kannur. The place has an aura of the extinct colonial epoch. The city’s deep footprint is still imbibed by Dutch, the British, the Portuguese, and the Mysore Sultanate. The Kannur is blessed with the exceptional art of sowing and the land of loons and huge cashew trees rooted by the Portuguese. 

How to reach the amazing crown of Kerala, Kannur

Kannur is well connected with all the major cities via all transportation modes like air, road, and rail. The railway station of Kannur has many trains, including the Madgaon Express and Kochuveli Express. Nizamuddin express and many more. Calicut International Airport is situated nearest and around 85 km away from Kannur. Apart from this, Kannur has good connectivity via roads, including national highways, that ensures smoother travel to Kannur. 

A beauty to behold, Kannur

It is the top city of Kerala; The state has a population exceeding one million individuals. During the colonial period, Kannur was referred to as “Cannanore,” which is still used in Railway. The place had an Indian touch to its culture, with British colonization’s imprints always popular in the area. The town’s name comes from “Kannan,” which means Krishna. The place has become the important spiritual centre of Kerala, having many beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, and museums. So it is enough to persuade tourists to the city and witness its beauty. 

Pristine Amalgamation of culture and strength

In North Malabar territory, it is the greatest city and an important military containment in southern India. The town is the stunning Amalgamation of history, culture, and ethnicity. People who belong to different castes and religions live here. Apart from being culturally rich, the town is a valuable asset for the Indian Naval Academy country. Also, it is Asia’s largest Academy. It is one of the best places having numerous Hindu temples, which must be explored. 

Topmost exploring places of Kannur with the one you could fall in love 

Payyambalam Beach

The beach is the highlight of Kannur and one of the many stunning beaches of Kerala. So, Payyambalam Beach has a peaceful and inviting aura in the entire area. Tourists could relax and also be mesmerized by its elegant beauty and epidemic calm at the beach, swimming, boating, and thrilling adventures activity at the place.

St Angelo Fort 

The fort is one of Kannur’s most popular and topmost visited places. The fort structures ooze with elegance and overwhelming powers while standing ashore in the Arabian sea. Tourists can get an expert view of the site, which amazed you once. The place has many domestic dynasties and an international origin and has seen many battles to conquer it. The beach offers you a picturesque sight of every corner of the beach that enthrals your soul. 

Kannur Lighthouse

It is the first lighthouse in Kerala and the only one in Kannur. The lighthouse stood tall at the height of 75 feet and was constructed in 1903. It has a balcony with a light lit as the evening breaks that alerts seamen of the land. The place has an auditorium that plays a documentary about the lighthouse revolution for the inquiring and explanatory mind.

Parassinikkadavu Snake Park

The park is one of Asia’s famous snake sanctuaries and the pride of the south. It is home to over 150 reptiles like monitor lizards, crocodiles, and snake-both poisonous and non-poisonous. Apart from the reptiles’ house, the place protects wild mammals, marine creatures, and rare avifauna. The snake park has many experiences for snake lovers and wildlife enthusiast tourists. You will be amazed to see its unique beauty and adventurous spot that attracts more tourists. 

Palakkayam Thattu

The place lies in the western ghats’ flourishing greenery and is at an altitude of 3500 feet above sea level. It is the most beautiful hill station in entire Kerala. The Palakkayam Thattu has sky touches of trees, lavishing greenery, majestic hillocks, and a view rarely found in one place. The place also becomes the most popular trekking spot because of its splendid view of hillocks. The area offers an enchanting sight from every corner and is enjoyable for everyone visiting the Palakkayam Thattu.

Madayipara-the land of flowers

The place is esteemed as one of the most famous landscapes in Kerala. The place’s appearance changes due to the seasons because it is well known as “the land of flowers.” When summers come, the hillock shapeshifts into a charming golden field filled with dazzling high grass. These enchanting changes due to the season persuade numerous tourists to Madayipara. It is also the place of 100 species, making this hill station a bird’s lover heaven.

Ezimala-a place of huge peaks

It is situated on a pristine beach that surrounds it and a 286-meter-high hill. The place is placed around 28 km away from Kannur in Payyanur. The place name is the mixture of the words ‘ezhu’ and ‘mala’, which means seven and peaks. It is believed that the mountains of the place were dropped here by Hanuman when he carried Sanjeevani Hurb for Lord Lakshman. The area offers you immense natural beauty around hills that steal your heart.

From a Tourist point of view

Tourists can visit Kannur from October to February when the climate is pleasant. Most tourists visit here in the winter as it is the most comfortable and convenient time. Food and staying facilities are easily available here and affordable too. The place’s natural enchanting beauty enthral your soul once and grasp you towards it repeatedly. 

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Kerala

Kerala is India’s southern coastal and small state with only 1% of its total area. Kerala is a bundle of all-natural beauty and activities found in one place, such as tea-covered hills, western ghats, cool hill stations, and wildlife reserves. The capital city of Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala is extended over 360 miles along with Malabar Coast, which shifted from roughly 20 to 75 miles. The state is popular for its rich or distinctive culture, and lush greenery surrounds everywhere in the region. 

Kannur

It is situated on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, an amazing city bunched with superfluity sightseeing. So it offers options like beaches, ancient temples, picnic spots, and monuments. Theyyam is the distinctive local art form of Kannur. The place has an aura of the extinct colonial epoch. The city’s deep footprint is still imbibed by Dutch, the British, the Portuguese, and the Mysore Sultanate. The Kannur is blessed with the exceptional art of sowing and the land of loons and huge cashew trees rooted by the Portuguese. 

Theyyam

It is the ritual art form that is performed mainly in the territory of Malabar in Kerala. Another name for Theyyam is “Theyyattam,” derived from the word Deyvam meaning God, and Attam, meaning Dance. In short, it means the Dance of God. Kolathunnad, which compares Kasaragode and Kannur, is an area that is popular for Theyyam. Theyyam is performed from December to April in many temples of Kannur and Kasaragode. It is conducted annually and attracts numerous tourists here, which adds a major point in Theyyam.