Arakkal Museum
About
The
Arrakkal Museum is a museum dedicated to the Arakkal family, the only
Muslim royal family in Kerala, south India. The museum is actually a
section of the Arakkalkettu (Arakkal Palace). The durbar hall section of
the palace has been converted into a museum by the Government of
Kerala. It was opened in July 2005 after a Rs. 9,000,000 renovation.
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Although
renovated by the government, the Arakkalkettu is still owned by the
Arakkal Family Trust and does not fall under the control of the
country's archaeology department, the Archaeological Survey of India.
The government had taken a keen interest in preserving the heritage of
the Arakkal Family, which had played a prominent role in the history of
Malabar. A nominal entry fee is charged by the Arakkal Family Trust from
visitors to the museum.
Bekal Fort
About
Bekal
Fort is the largest fort in Kerala, situated at Kasaragod district,
North Kerala. spreading over 40 acres (160,000 m2). Some important
features of this fort are the water-tank with its flight of steps, the
tunnel opening towards the south, the magazine for keeping ammunition
and the broad steps leading to the Observation Tower, which is a rarity.
From there one has an ample view of towns in the vicinity like
Kanhangad, Pallikkara, Bekal, Kottikkulam, Uduma etc. The nearest
railway stations are Bekal Fort, Kotikulam, Kanhangad,and Kasargod. This
observation center had strategic significance in discovering even the
smallest movements of the enemy and ensuring the safety of the Fort.
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The
Fort appears to have been built up from the sea since almost three
fourths of its exterior is drenched and the waves continually stroke the
citadel. The Mukhyaprana Temple of Hanuman and the ancient Muslim
mosque nearby bear testimony to the age-old religious harmony that
prevailed in the area. The zigzag entrance and the trenches around the
fort show the defense strategy inherent in the fort.
Unlike most other Indian forts, Bekal
Fort was not a center of administration, for no remains of any palace,
mansion or such buildings are found within the fort. Arguably the fort
was built especially for fulfilling defense requirements. The holes on
the outer walls of the fort are specially designed to defend the fort
effectively. The holes at top were meant for aiming at the farthest
points; the holes below for striking when the enemy was nearer and the
holes underneath facilitated attacking when the enemy was very near to
the fort. This is remarkable evidence of technology in defense strategy.
dharmadam island kannur
About
Dharmadam
Island (Green Island) is a small 2 hectare private island in
Thalassery, Kannur District, Kerala. It lies 100 metres from the
mainland at Dharmadam. This island, covered with coconut palms and dense
bush is a beautiful sight from the Muzhappilangad beach. During low
tide, one can walk out to it from the beach. Permission is required to
land on the island as it is privately owned. Dharmadam, known earlier as
Dharmapattanam, was a Buddhist stronghold.
In 1998, Kerala Government took over this land for tourism development. Dharmadam is located 4 km from the town of Thalassery.
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Dharmadam
Island is a small 2 hectare private island in between Kannur and
Thalassery. It lies 100 metres from the mainland at Dharmadam. This
island, covered with coconut palms and dense bush is a beautiful sight
from the Muzhappilangad beach. During low tide, one can walk out to it
from the beach. Permission is required to land on the island as it is
privately owned. Dharmadam, known earlier as Dharmapattanam, was a
Buddhist stronghold.
Ezhimala Hill
About
Ezhimala is a hill reaching a height of 286 protruding into Arabian sea. It was the former capital of the ancient Mushika Kings, and is considered to be an important historical site. It is a conspicuous, isolated cluster of hills, forming a promontory, 38 km north of Kannur Town. A flourishing seaport, and center of trade around the beginning of the Common Era, it was also one of the major battle-fields of the Chola-Chera Wars of the 11th century. It is believed by some that Lord Buddha had visited Ezhimala.
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Ezhimala, which is part of Ramanthali panchayath, is one of the most important places in the recorded history of North Kerala. Mooshika Vamsham, written by Athulan in the 10th century, throws light on the history of the Mushika Royal Family in particular and of North Kerala in general. The first recorded king of Mooshika Vamsham (the Mooshika Dynasty) was Ramaghata Mooshika, and his capital was Ezhimala.
Athulan describes the later kings of
this dynasty, who are now better known as the Kolathiri Dynasty. King
Ramaghata Mooshika's successors shifted their capital to Pazhi (the
present-day village of Pazhayangadi), Valabhapattanam (Valapattanam),
and other nearby places over the centuries.
Kerala Folklore Academy
About
Kerala Folklore Akademi is an autonomous corporate body constituted by the Government of Kerala on 28 June 1995 under the Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Kerala. Its headquarters and main study center is at Kannur in the North Malabar Region of Kerala State in Southern India.
The academy functions from traditionally built structure called nalukettu and presently houses a folklore library, a museum and a publication department, besides the administrative departments.
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For those keen to follow and understand the artistic heritage during their visits to Kerala, it would be an ideal choice to drop in at The Kerala Folklore Academy, located at Chirakkal in Kannur, the northern district of Kerala.
Madayi Para
About
Madayipara is a significant spot owing to its bio-diversity as well as history. In the past, Madayipara was the administrative center of the Ezhimala kings. In and around Madayipara, one can find remnants from the past. At the southern side of the hill, stand the remains of a fort called Pazhi Kotta (kotta means fort in Malayalam). Here one can also find watchtowers at the four corners of the fort. Between AD 14 and AD 18, Madayipara used to be the site for the coronation ceremony of the rulers of the princely state of the erstwhile Kolathunadu.
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With regard to the bio-diversity of Madayipara, it has been found that the region contains about 300 flowering plants, about 30 varieties of grass, and several insect-eating plant species. Madayipara is also home to several rare medicinal herbs, which are sought by people from near and far off places. Coming to avian life, Madayipara sustains about 100 species of butterflies and about 150 species of birds. Among the biggest butterflies in the world, the Atlas butterfly is a visitor to Madayipara.
Location: Madayi, 25 kms north of Kannur
Nearest Railway Station: Pazhayangadi
Nearest Bus Station: Pazhayangadi
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(100 kms), Kozhikode (140 kms).
Muzhapilangad Drive-in-Beach
About
Muzhappilangad Beach is the only drive-in beach in Kerala. It is located parallel to National Highway 17 between Kannur and Thalassery. One can drive the entire 4 km length of the beach.
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The shores of the Muzhappilangad beach are lined with black boulders, which protects the shores from the lashing waves and also make a natural shallow place. One can easily swim in this natural shallow pool of water without having to fear the powerful currents. One can soak up the sun while lying lazily on the rocks. It is a beach lover's paradise. The calm yet enthralling ambience of the beach is what makes it a popular getaway for tourists.
Location:Muzhappilangad, 15 kms south of Kannur, 6 kms north of Thalassery
Nearest Railway Station: Edakkad
Nearest major Railway Station: Thalassery
Nearest major Bus Station: Thalassery
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(140 kms), Kozhikode (100 kms)
Overbury's Folly
About
Overbury's Folly is a picnic spot named after E N Overbury, a British Sub-collector. It is located at Thalassery. It is an unfinished construction, or architectural folly, that now serves as a recreational park.
E N Overbury had a plan to construct a
picnic spot at the cliff near the Municipal Stadium. He could not
complete it during his lifetime; however, the slope from the
sub-collector's bungalow to the rocks below came to be known by his
name. One can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the sea from here.
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Today, Overbury's Folly has been renovated and redecorated as a tourist attraction. It is frequented by local people in the evenings as a place to relax. A seaside open-air coffee shop has also been opened on the folly.
Location: Thalassery, 21 kms south of Kannur.
Nearest Railway Station: Thalassery
Nearest Bus Station: Thalassery
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(140 kms), Kozhikode (100 kms)
Parassinkkadavu Snake Park
About
The Parassinikadavu Snake Park is one of the major attractions of Kannur District itself. The Snake Park, which is a subsidiary unit of the Pappinisseri VishachikitsaSociety, is the only one of its kind in the State and perhaps the whole of India.
The park is dedicated to the
preservation and conservation of snakes, most of which are becoming
extinct gradually. There is a large collection of poisonous and
non-poisonous snakes.
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There are three snake pits, fifteen glass cases for snakes and two large glass houses for King Cobras in the park. Other than the snakes, there are other kinds of rare animals, reptiles and birds like the endangered species of Simhavalan Monkeys and Crocodiles.
Location: Parassinikadavu, 20 kms north of Kannur.
Nearest Railway Station: Pappinissery
Nearest major Railway Station: Kannur
Nearest Bus Station: Parassinikadavu
Nearest major Bus Stations: Taliparamba, Kannur
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(100 kms), Kozhikode (140 kms).
Payyambalam Beach - One of the most beautiful beaches in the state of Kerala is at a distance of 2 km from Kannur town. This beautiful stretch of sand and surf is the best place for a relaxing holiday.
The essential plus points about the Payyambalam Beach are its cleanliness, its distance from the town and the beauty of its gardens. Payyambalam beach is a favourite picnic spot for the local residents.
Thalaserry fort, located at a distance of 22 kms from Kannur constructed in 1708 AD was the military centre of the British.
When the British East India Company established its settlement on the
Malabar Coast, they built the Thalaserry Fort, as a testimonial to
their colonial imperialism. In 1700, the British built the Thalassery
Fort on a small hill called Tiruvellapadkunnu and in 1708, it was
strengthened by increasing its height and with bastions.
The fort is a square structure built of laterite and is
distinguished by its massive ventilated walls and strong flanking
bastions. The fort has secret tunnels to the sea and intricately carved
huge doors. It was here that Haider's captain was imprisoned.
The fort has a cemetery and the collector's mansion nearby. Many British officials have been laid to rest in this cemetery that is named after Sir Edward Brennen.
The famous St.John's Anglican church is behind this fort.The fort was once the nucleus of Thalaserry's development.
Location: Thalassery, 21 kms south of Kannur.
Nearest Railway Station: Thalassery
Located at New Mahe Malayalam Kala Gramam is a centre for art and ideas which providing children and youngsters a Kalari (stage) to practise and perform all forms of fine arts. The centre offers part time as well as full time courses in painting, sculpture, music and dance and art pottery.
Yoga and Sanskrit are also taught here. The fraternity centre of the
Kalagramam conducts seminars, symposia, extension lectures, in-service
programmes and special projects in different fields of art and
humanities.
Spending a day here with the tutors, students and the exotic library is an enlightening experience for any art lover.
The Aralam Sanctuary is located on the western slopes of the Western Ghats. It is the northern most wildlife sanctuary of Kerala. It was established in 1984. The headquarters of the sanctuary is near Iritty, a small town about 55 kms from Kannur.
The Aralam Sanctuary is spread over 55 sq km of undulating forested
highlands on the slopes of the Western Ghats. The highest peak here -
Katti Betta - rises to a majestic 1145 m above sea level.
Covered with tropical and semi evergreen forests, the Aralam Sanctuary is home to a vast variety of flora and fauna endemic to the Western Ghats. Herds of deer, elephant, boar and bison are common sights. Leopards, jungle cats and various types of squirrels are also seen here.
St. Angelo’s Fort (also known as Kannur Fort or Kannur Kotta), is a fort facing the Arabian Sea, situated 3 km from the town of Kannur.
St. Angelo's Fort was built in 1505 by
Dom Francisco de Almeida, the first Portuguese Viceroy of India and is
on the Arabian sea about 3 km from Kannur town. It was attacked in vain
by the local Indian ruler in the Siege of Cannanore (1507).
On August 1509 Almeida, refusing to
recognize Afonso de Albuquerque's as the new portuguese governor to
supersede himself, arrested him in this fortress after having fought the
naval Battle of Diu. Afonso de Albuquerque was released after three
months' confinement, and become governor on the arrival of the
grand-marshal of Portugal with a large fleet, in October 1509.
The fort changed hands several times. In 1663 the Dutch captured it and sold it to the Arakkal Royal Family in 1772. The British conquered it in 1790 and transformed it into one of their major military stations on the Malabar Coast.
It is fairly well preserved as a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. A painting of this fort and the fishing ferry behind it can be seen in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
The fort is in Cannanore cantonment area. St Angelo's fort is a most
important historical monument and a good tourist centre. Here Kerala
Police have posted 6 Tourism Policemen for the protection and guidance
to the tourists. Among them one Policeman Sathyan Edakkad has detailed
knowledge about this fort and the surrounding places. He wrote and
published a book in Malayalam language named Vasco da Gamayum
Charitrathile Kaanapurangalum (Vasco da Gama and the unseen pages of
history). In this book, he describes the past and present situation of
the fort.
The Moppila Bay Harbor and Arakkal Mosque are near the fort. The fort
is now renovated and well-maintained under the supervision of the
Archaeological Survey of India. Tourists are allowed entry to the fort
every day of the week between 8 AM to 6 PM.
Mahe, situated on the west coast of Kerala is a former French colony in India. Geographically situated in Kerala, poilitically Mahe forms part of Pondicherry Union Territory. It lies south of Mahe River near where the river meets the sea. Mahe is famous as a brisk trade center of foreign liquor.
Other attractions include a tall flag mast, a lighthouse, remnants of a fort and the sunset. In addition to these, Mahe Boat house, 2 km from the Government house, in the Mahe River welcomes the visitors with speed boats, pedal boats and kayak boats. Some other places of interest are Thacholi Othenan’s Fort, Puzhakal Juma Masjid, St. Theresa Church, Sree Krishna Temple, St. George Fort, Puthalam Bhagavathi Temple and Sree Narayana Madam.
This centre of worship and faith has in store many unique practices and rituals, and the temple architecture itself stands testimony to this aspect. The Parassinikadavu Muthappan (Siva) Temple on the banks of the Valapatnam River attracts people from all sections of the society; irrespective of religion, caste and promotes the essence of "Vasudaiva Kutumbakam - The whole world is one family."
The temple is also a popular destination for travellers and pilgrims to savour the charm of Theyyam, a ritual that is performed here on a daily basis. Men adorning masks and costumes with a riot of colours perform this temple art form and it represents conflict between good and evil, with good ultimately emerging victorious.
(50 kms from Kannur) –Kavvayi Backwaters located near Payyannur is the third largest backwater in Kerala and the largest one in north Kerala. The Kavvayi Kayal(Backwaters) is dotted with several small and large islands. Valiyaparamba island is the largest among them and stretches over 16 km2.
Another major island is the Valiyaparamba island and it is the largest among them. The northern portion of Kavvayi Backwaters is also known as Valiyaparamba backwaters. The island is approximately 16 km2 in size with a population of 10,000. The island's main source of income come from agriculture and fishing. A secluded beach named Valiparamba beach runs parallel to the backwaters on its western side.
Location: Azhikode, 10 kms north of Kannur.
Pazhassi Dam is an ideal retreat for tourists, the dam site is famous for its scenic beauty. The DTPC provides pleasure boating facilities at the reservoir. Accommodation is available at the Project Inspection Bungalow.
It is the only reservoir with gardens in Kannur district. The
garden is a good attraction with sculptures. The added attractions
of the place are the gardens and children's park. The Buddha's mountain
at Pazhassi and the sculpture of Pazhassi King are visual delights.
The dam site is across the Valapattanam River, near Kuyiloor ( Kuyiloor puzha ). This dam is near to the birth place of Pazhassi Raja. So the dam named after Raja. A visit to this dam is really worth for who all are interested in boating.
Kizhunna-Ezhara Beach is ocated 11km from Kannur Kizhunna Ezhara is enclosed between two Redstone cliffs. The crescent-shaped shoreline is shallow and the sea is calm for most of the year except during the monsoons. It is a great place to relax and enjoy nature. This is one of the most secluded beaches in Kerala.
Location: 11 kms south of Kannur.
Thottada Beach is a beautiful beach in Kannur. It is situated at Thottada just about 2.5 km from the NH 17 connecting Kannur town and Thalassery, it is hardly 7 km from Kannur town if you come through aadi Kadalai Temple route. The virgin beach 800 meter long is ideal for sun bathing. Tourists could stay at the beach house or guest house near the beach.
The Thottada river ( a small one) flows into one end of the beach.
There is also a dam/bund built across the river 3 decades ago to keep
the fresh water from salt water. Away from the sea the river spreads to
form swamps which makes a great inhabitat for various birds and fishes.
Location: 7 kms south of Kannur.
Payyambalam Beach
About
Payyambalam Beach - One of the most beautiful beaches in the state of Kerala is at a distance of 2 km from Kannur town. This beautiful stretch of sand and surf is the best place for a relaxing holiday.
It is well known for the well
constructed and laid out gardens and a gigantic sculpture of the mother
and the child by Kanayi Kunhiramanin that was erected here. It is also
famous due to the fact that the remains of Swadeshabimani Ramakrishna
Pillai,A.K Gopalan, Pamban Mandavan and K.G Marar are laid to rest near
this place.
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The essential plus points about the Payyambalam Beach are its cleanliness, its distance from the town and the beauty of its gardens. Payyambalam beach is a favourite picnic spot for the local residents.
Location: Payyambalam, 2 kms from Kannur.
Nearest Railway Station: Kannur
Nearest Bus Station: Kannur
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(120 kms), Kozhikode (120 kms)
Thalassery Fort
About
Thalaserry fort, located at a distance of 22 kms from Kannur constructed in 1708 AD was the military centre of the British.
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The fort has a cemetery and the collector's mansion nearby. Many British officials have been laid to rest in this cemetery that is named after Sir Edward Brennen.
Nearest Railway Station: Thalassery
Nearest Bus Station: Thalassery
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(140 kms), Kozhikode (100 kms)
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(140 kms), Kozhikode (100 kms)
Malayala Kala Gramam
About
Located at New Mahe Malayalam Kala Gramam is a centre for art and ideas which providing children and youngsters a Kalari (stage) to practise and perform all forms of fine arts. The centre offers part time as well as full time courses in painting, sculpture, music and dance and art pottery.
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Spending a day here with the tutors, students and the exotic library is an enlightening experience for any art lover.
Location: New Mahe, 28 kms south of Kannur, 8 kms south of Thalassery
Nearest Railway Station: Mahe
Nearest major Railway Station: Thalassery
Nearest Bus Station: Thalassery
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(150 kms), Kozhikode (90 kms)
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
About
The Aralam Sanctuary is located on the western slopes of the Western Ghats. It is the northern most wildlife sanctuary of Kerala. It was established in 1984. The headquarters of the sanctuary is near Iritty, a small town about 55 kms from Kannur.
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Covered with tropical and semi evergreen forests, the Aralam Sanctuary is home to a vast variety of flora and fauna endemic to the Western Ghats. Herds of deer, elephant, boar and bison are common sights. Leopards, jungle cats and various types of squirrels are also seen here.
Aralam, a village in Thalasserry, is
also noted for the Central State Farm, a 3060 hectare farm started in
1971 by the Government of India. This is one of the main production
centres of hybrid coconut seeds in the country.
Location: Aralam, 65 kms east of Kannur
Nearest Railway Station: Thalassery
Nearest Bus Station: Iritty
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(160 kms), Kozhikode (150 kms).
Kannur Fort
About
St. Angelo’s Fort (also known as Kannur Fort or Kannur Kotta), is a fort facing the Arabian Sea, situated 3 km from the town of Kannur.
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The fort changed hands several times. In 1663 the Dutch captured it and sold it to the Arakkal Royal Family in 1772. The British conquered it in 1790 and transformed it into one of their major military stations on the Malabar Coast.
It is fairly well preserved as a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. A painting of this fort and the fishing ferry behind it can be seen in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Location: 3 kms from Kannur
Nearest Railway Station: Kannur
Nearest Bus Station: Kannur
Nearest Airport: Kozhikode (120 kms)..
Mahe
About
Mahe, situated on the west coast of Kerala is a former French colony in India. Geographically situated in Kerala, poilitically Mahe forms part of Pondicherry Union Territory. It lies south of Mahe River near where the river meets the sea. Mahe is famous as a brisk trade center of foreign liquor.
The history of Mahe is closely
associated with a statue named Marianne, a proud symbol of French
revolution. The freedom struggle of Mahe gathered momentum from this
place. Hence, this place is now well maintained as a park in the name of
Rabindranath Tagore.
The Headquarters office of Mahe
administration is the Government House which is a fine example of the
French architecture. There is a mini forest area at the back of the
Government House. From this point, the Arabian Sea, the costline with
golden sand, the Mayyazhi River and the Dharmadam island can be seen.
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Other attractions include a tall flag mast, a lighthouse, remnants of a fort and the sunset. In addition to these, Mahe Boat house, 2 km from the Government house, in the Mahe River welcomes the visitors with speed boats, pedal boats and kayak boats. Some other places of interest are Thacholi Othenan’s Fort, Puzhakal Juma Masjid, St. Theresa Church, Sree Krishna Temple, St. George Fort, Puthalam Bhagavathi Temple and Sree Narayana Madam.
The Government Tourist Home near the
Government House, the Zara Resort on the railway station road, the Arena
Hotel near the Mahe Sports Club and the Municipal Tourist Home provide
excellent accommodation.
Location: 28 kms south of Kannur, 8 kms south of Thalassery
Nearest Railway Station: Mahe
Nearest major Railway Station: Thalassery
Nearest major Bus Station: Thalassery
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(150 kms), Kozhikode (90 kms).
Parassinkkadavu Temple
About
This centre of worship and faith has in store many unique practices and rituals, and the temple architecture itself stands testimony to this aspect. The Parassinikadavu Muthappan (Siva) Temple on the banks of the Valapatnam River attracts people from all sections of the society; irrespective of religion, caste and promotes the essence of "Vasudaiva Kutumbakam - The whole world is one family."
The origin of the Muthappan temple is
connected to the appearance of a child who roamed the region with a
string of interesting incidents and later vanished without a trace. The
incidents up to the point of his disappearance later made the denizens
feel the divine presence of Muthappan (Siva) who immediately erected a
place of worship, which today is popularly known as the Parassinikadavu
Muthappan Temple.
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The temple is also a popular destination for travellers and pilgrims to savour the charm of Theyyam, a ritual that is performed here on a daily basis. Men adorning masks and costumes with a riot of colours perform this temple art form and it represents conflict between good and evil, with good ultimately emerging victorious.
Location: Parassinikadavu, 20 kms north of Kannur.
Nearest Railway Station: Pappinissery
Nearest major Railway Station: Kannur
Nearest Bus Station: Parassinikadavu
Nearest major Bus Stations: Taliparamba, Kannur
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(100 kms), Kozhikode (140 kms).
Kavvayi Backwaters
About
(50 kms from Kannur) –Kavvayi Backwaters located near Payyannur is the third largest backwater in Kerala and the largest one in north Kerala. The Kavvayi Kayal(Backwaters) is dotted with several small and large islands. Valiyaparamba island is the largest among them and stretches over 16 km2.
Located north to Payyannur, Kavvayi is
the largest backwater stretch in North Kerala. It stretches from
Kavvayi near Payyannur in Kannur district to Neeleshwar in Kasargod
district. There are several small and large islands in the backwater
adding to its enchanting beauty. The backwaters is fed by four rivers.
Kavvayi backwater is named after the
Kavvayi island close to payyannur. Kavvayi used to be an inland port and
a major administrative center during the past centuaries. Now the
importance of Kavvayi island has diminished but still there are several
educational institutions in this small island as a remnant of its years
pride and glory.
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Another major island is the Valiyaparamba island and it is the largest among them. The northern portion of Kavvayi Backwaters is also known as Valiyaparamba backwaters. The island is approximately 16 km2 in size with a population of 10,000. The island's main source of income come from agriculture and fishing. A secluded beach named Valiparamba beach runs parallel to the backwaters on its western side.
Location: 50 kms north of Kannur.
Nearest Railway Stations: Cheruvathur, Neeleshwar
Nearest major Railway Stations: Payyannur, Kanhangad
Nearest Bus Stations: Cheruvathur, Neeleshwar
Nearest major Bus Stations: Payyannur, Kanhangad
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(90 kms), Kozhikode (150 kms)
Meenkunnu Beach
About
Meenkunnu
Beach is endowed with vast stretch of golden sand and coconut trees.
Meenkunnu beach is located in Azhikode village. It is an extension of
Payyambalam beach.
The name meenkunnu is a combination of two Malayalam words meen and kunnu. Meen literally means fish and kunnu a small hill.
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Location: Azhikode, 10 kms north of Kannur.
Nearest Railway Station: Kannur
Nearest Bus Station: Kannur
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(120 kms), Kozhikode (120 kms).
Pazhassi Dam
About
Pazhassi Dam is an ideal retreat for tourists, the dam site is famous for its scenic beauty. The DTPC provides pleasure boating facilities at the reservoir. Accommodation is available at the Project Inspection Bungalow.
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The dam site is across the Valapattanam River, near Kuyiloor ( Kuyiloor puzha ). This dam is near to the birth place of Pazhassi Raja. So the dam named after Raja. A visit to this dam is really worth for who all are interested in boating.
Location: 37 kms east of Kannur.
Nearest Railway Station: Thalassery
Nearest Bus Station:Iritty
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(160 kms), Kozhikode (160 kms).
Kizhunna-Ezhara Beach
About
Kizhunna-Ezhara Beach is ocated 11km from Kannur Kizhunna Ezhara is enclosed between two Redstone cliffs. The crescent-shaped shoreline is shallow and the sea is calm for most of the year except during the monsoons. It is a great place to relax and enjoy nature. This is one of the most secluded beaches in Kerala.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: False
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Location: 11 kms south of Kannur.
Nearest Railway Station: Kannur
Nearest Bus Station: Kannur
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(120 kms), Kozhikode (120 kms)
Thottada Beach
About
Thottada Beach is a beautiful beach in Kannur. It is situated at Thottada just about 2.5 km from the NH 17 connecting Kannur town and Thalassery, it is hardly 7 km from Kannur town if you come through aadi Kadalai Temple route. The virgin beach 800 meter long is ideal for sun bathing. Tourists could stay at the beach house or guest house near the beach.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: False
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Location: 7 kms south of Kannur.
Nearest Railway Station: Kannur
Nearest Bus Station: Kannur
Nearest Airports: Mangalore(120 kms), Kozhikode (120 kms).
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