Vismaya Water Theme Park, spread across an area of 30 acres near Taliparamba in Kannur, is the only amusement park established and maintained by a cooperative society. This theme park was inaugurated in 2008 by the Malabar Tourism Development Co-operative Limited (MTDC). The co-operative society established in 2000, has many plans for promoting business in…
Theyyam is one of the most celebrated traditional art forms, especially in North Kerala. It is considered to be the dance of the Gods. The Theyyam festival is one of the most astonishing festivals much awaited by the people of Kannur district. During the festival over four hundred dance performances are being held to please…
Kannur Lighthouse is the very first lighthouse constructed in all Kerala and the only one in Kannur district built-in 1903. The lighthouse gives an enormous view of the glorious Arabian sea stretching out into the horizon near Payyambalam beach. Since Cannanore was the older English name of the Kannur district, this lighthouse is still referred…
The greatest travellers and explorers of the ancient era Marco Polo, Ibn Battula, and Abdul Fida wrote about this tiny group of islands in their travelogues familiarising the Kavvayi before the global audience. Kavvayi islands tucked within the surrounding backwaters is a glorious tourist destination near Payyanur in the Kannur district. The place was earlier…
Taliparamba town situated at a distance of 25 km from Kannur town is one of the best tourist destinations in the district with stunning hills, green fields, rivers and numerous religious centres. The Valapattanam river and Kuppam river are two of the best water resources around the town nurturing the human population by satisfying all…
Arakkal Museum, located in proximity to the city of Kannur, was the palace and official residence of the only Muslim Royal Family in Kerala, Arakkal Ali Rajas. The palace was built in a varied style often seen among the Muslim kings with separate units, numerous hallways, passages, durbar halls, wooden floors, colored glass windows, etc….
St. Angelo Fort also known by the name, Kannur Kotta or Kannur Fort, is a majestic architectural structure bearing signs of Kerala’s ancient history and influence of European powers. The fort resides 3km away from Kannur city overlooking the inglorious Arabian sea. One can have a clear vision of Mopilla Bay, the natural fishing harbour…
Madayipara Hills located near Pazhayangadi village in Kannur district is a mesmerizing hillock spreading across 700 acres of land. It is commonly referred to as “the land of flowers” as these flat-shaped hills have different species of flowers in varied colours attracting butterflies. Madayipara Hills have a population of 300 flowering plants and more than…
Paithalmala Hill Station is a bewitching hillock elevated at an altitude of 4500 feet above sea level. It is the highest peak point in the Kannur district. One can trek your way onto the hill station through the dense woods of Kodagu forest. The 6 km long trekking trail starts from Paithalmala valley stretching through…
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary established in the year 1984, is one of the smallest wildlife sanctuaries in all Kerala. Spanning over an area of 55 square kilometres, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the western slopes of the glorious Western Ghats. It is the northernmost wildlife sanctuary in Kerala and the only of its kind in…
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