Also known as Cannanore and called as the “Land of Looms and Lores”, Kannur is a lovely city located in the northern side of Kerala, India. It is popular for Communist politics, serving as the administrative headquarters of the district of Kannur, and for its temple festivals. It is the largest city of North Malabar.
Sightseeing destinations in Kannur
Situated and along Kasargod and Wayanad, Kannur is a beach destination that is rich in culture and cuisine. While visiting the place, you will have a lot of places of interest to visit from natural landscapes to man-made structures.
Top tour activities in Kannur
Famous for temples, festivals, ancient sea port and rich history, Kannur can offer you a lot of things to do that make for a worthwhile and memorable experience. Here are some that you should indulge in:
- Splashing Down Its Beaches - There are many great beaches that you can go in the city, particularly the Muzhappilangad, which is the only drive-in beach in Asia with five kilometers long of coastline for you to drive on. Other beautiful beaches include the Kizhunna, Payyambalam and Thottada.
- Experiencing the Theyyam Ritual - A must-see in this city especially if you are into cultural exploration is the famous night-long ritualistic Theyyam performance, which you will only find in the vicinity of the town.
- Cruising the Kerala Backwaters - You can take a cruise along massive system of canals, rivers, creeks and lakes that flow down from the Western Ghats range towards to the coastline of the Arabian Sea, which is generally known as the Kerala Backwaters. Several cities and towns serve as boarding and landing points for your cruise.
Top tour attractions in Kannur
Though great beaches come to mind when thinking of tourist attractions in Kannur, there is more to explore in this beautiful city.
- St. Angelo’s Fort - Locally known as Kannur Kotta, this is a historic monument that is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. Initially built in early 1500s by the first Portuguese Viceroy of India, Francisco de Almeida, it has been revamped by other colonizers. Its seaside bastion is overlooking the Mappila Bay and the Arakkal Museum, which are two of the most popular attractions in the city.
- Arakkal Museum - This museum, which was once a palace, tell the history when Kannur used to be the capital of the Arakkal Kings. Today, it displays items and artifacts of historical interest and is managed by the Arakkal family, who are the descendents of erstwhile rulers.
- Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary - Spreading over 55 square kilometers of tropical forests along the Western Ghats Mountains, this place is home to animals, such as elephants, bears, barking deer, the sambar, wild boars and gaurs. Though not usually seen, leopards and tigers are present, along with some other interesting animals, such as king cobras and flying squirrels.
Kannur sightseeing tours and activities
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