Visit Kannur

There are several excursion options available from Kannur.

Meenkunnu Beach (12 km from Kannur) It is not crowded, and a tourist's paradise, with golden sand and surf.

Parassinikadavu (16 km from Kannur town) Sri Muthappan Temple stands on the banks of the Valapatanam river. This pilgrim centre is famous for the Muthappan Theyyam performed every morning and evening.

Dharmadam Island The small 5-acre island covered with coconut palms and a dense bush is a beautiful sight from the beach. Permission is required to enter this privately owned island

Muzhpilangad Beach(15 km from Kannur) Its shallow waters make it a swimmer's paradise. Perhaps this is Kerala's only drive-in beach where you can drive down the entire length of 4 km. Gundert Bungalow (20 km from Kannur, near Thalasseri town, on the National Highway at Illikunnu): Dr. Herman Gundert, the revered German missionary, scholar and lexicographer lived in this Bungalow for 20 years from 1839.

Sree Ramaswami Temple, Thiruvangad (23 km from Kannur) The temple dedicated to Sri Rama is one of the most important temples in Malabar. The exquisite carvings in the temple are said to have been carried out nearly 400 years ago.

Madayi Para (25 km from Kannur) The Madayi Kavu Temple, the Vadukunnu Temple and the 12th century mosque built by Malik bin Dinar with white marble imported from Arabia, are the major attractions here. There is also a dilapidated fort at Madayi, which is supposed to have been built by Tipu Sultan of Mysore. The view from the fort is fascinating.

Malayala Kalagramam (29 km from Kannur) This renowned centre for arts and culture at Mahe, conducts courses in painting, sculpture, music dance and pottery.

Thodeekulam Shiva Temple (34-km southeast of Kannur) Located 2 km from Kannavam on the Thalassery-Mananthavady road, this temple is famous for its mural paintings. It is believed to have been constructed 2,000 years ago and was closely connected with the Pazhassi Raja family of Kottayam

Pazhassi Dam (37 km east of Kannur) An ideal retreat for tourists, the dam site is famous for its scenic beauty.

Pythal Mala (65 km from Kannur town) This enchanting hill station, situated 4,500 ft. above sea level near the Kerala. Karnataka border is rich in flora and fauna. It is a 6-km trek to the top of the hills.

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (35 km from Thalassery): Elephants, sloth bears, sambars, mouse deer etc. can be found in the 55 sq. km sanctuary.

Cherukunnu Famous for its Anna Poorneswari Temple, the weeklong annual festival is in April. There is a Kathakali-Panchavadya school called Asthikalalaya near the temple Kottiyoor There is a Shiva Temple here on the banks of the Bavali River. Thousands of devotees attend the annual 27-day festival during May-June.