Kannur

There is much to see and experience in and around the city. Check out Cherakkal Palace, the seat of the Cherakkal Rajas who once ruled over this region, 6 km from Kannur. Close to the Cherakkal Palace is the Arakkal Palace near the Portuguese St Agnelo’s Fort, the seat of the Ali Rajas. St Agnelo’s Fort, changed hands many times perfectly sited, the power which controlled the fort controlled the trade.

Standing on a promontory, the fort commands a view of the sea and the land. The church close by is built in the Portuguese baroque style.
Situated on the banks of the river Parassini a tributary of the Vallapattanam, the visitor should ideally arrive at the Parashinikadave Temple by boat as the earlier devotees were wont to.


The temple is about 16 km north of kannur, 2 km past the KTDC hotel on NH 17. it is Particularly sacred to the Thiyyas. The deity is Mothappan, an avatar of shiva. Along with him is Thiruvappan. The offerings are fish and toddy. Dogs are special favourites of the deity and votive offering of bronze dogs surround the sanctum.


Generally trousers and salwar-kameez are not accepted temple were. Time your visit to see the ritual dance here at 5-30 am and 6 pm. Strung all along the stretch from Kannur to Mahe, it is impossible to give an exhaustive list of beaches of this area. Each one is singular in its beauty Muzhappilangad Beach is one of the longest in Kerala.


Beaches


Strung all along the stretch from Kannur to Mahe, it is impossible to give an exhaustive list of beaches of this area. Each one is singular in its beauty Muzhappilangad Beach is one of the longest in Kerala. South Kannur the sand is so tightly packed that it is possible to drive all the way to Thalassery onto the beach – the only drive in beach in kerala. It is an awelie on the beach and look at Dharmadam Island or Green Island across the Anjarakkandy River. A ring of Projecting black rocks protects the shallow sea off the beach from the currents of the deeper ocean, making it lovely for bathing. You can wade to the island at low tide.


Payyambalam Beach


On the outskirts of Kannur towards the Cantonment is a popular picnic spot. The surf here in inviting. Cradled in rocks with verdant vegetation, Kizhunna Ezhara is a secluded beach just 11 km from kannur.


Wher to saty and eat


Mascot Beach Resort :

Phone No : 0497 – 2708445

Tariff : Rs 750 – 4500.


Malabar Residency :

Phone No : 0497 – 2701654 / 55 / 2765456,

Tariff : 1100 – 2000.