Sadhoo
Merry Kingdom |
Sadhoo Merry Kingdom, the most modern man made sophisticated water theme
park, is situated on a hillock at Chala Hills,6 km away from Kannur town/
Railway Station. Started functioning since April 2007. The park offers
spectacular and amazing variety of entertainments for the whole family .The
location of the Park is so ideal that the visitors will beImmersed in
thrilling entertainments for the day while remaining in a serene atmosphere
of peace and tranquility.The park offers spectacular and amazing variety of
entertainments for the whole family and is one ofthe most exciting family
holiday destinations.The great rides and attractions to entertain the youth,
teens, kids, elderly and the whole family.....more
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Ezhimala
Beach |
The Ezhimala beach has a hillock at an elevation of 286
meters. The much acclaimed Naval Academy of Kerala undergoes development at
this very spot. This beach is situated at a radius of 55 kilometers from
Kannur. It is a delighting combination of natural beauty and history. This
beach is positioned between hills and is hence situated at a higher
altitude. An altitude of 286 m and 55 km from Kannur is Ezhimala, which has
fascinating scultured stone pillars scattered all over the beach. There is
also an ancient mosque on a hill nearby. Buddha is believed to have visited
the place which has seen many historical events of North Kerala in the 11th
century.....more
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Kizhunna
Ezhara Beach |
Kizhunna Ezhara Beach is Located 11 kms from kannur, this
beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most secluded beaches in kerala.
Famous is this beautiful golden color sand beach in kerala. It is truly a
loner's delight. The quietness of the surrounding is an experience in
itself. Its one of those rare occassions when silence attracts more
attention than noise.The surrounding coconut groves strewn all along the
beach promises a relaxed stay. In the evening the quiet atmosphere of the
place is enlivened by Kathakali performances. Touring around Kizhunna Ezhara
Beach in Kerala is a lovely idea as this place is considered to be one of
the most charming places in the whole subcontinent.....more
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Meenkunnu
Beach |
Meenkunnu Beach is situated at Azhikkode 12 km away from
Kannur. This is a quiet and beautiful beach. With its golden sand and
coconut trees, it is a tourist's paradise. This beach is an extension of
Payyambalam Beach.Meen means fish and kunnu means hill in the Malayalam
language. Meenkunnu beach is located twelve kilometers from Kannur in
Kerala. This beach is situated at Azhikode village and is beautiful beach
with golden sand.This beach attracts a lot of tourists with its beauty.
Meenkunnu beach is an expansion of Payyambalam Beach which is located two
kilometers from the tnew rewritten of Kannur.....more
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Muzhappilangad
Beach |
Muzhappilangad beach of Kannur is one of the longest
beaches of Kerala. It is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Kannur
and 8 kms from Thalassery. The Muzhapilangad beach is the only drive-in
beach of India. This is what makes it unique among all other beaches of not
only Kerala but also India. The long stretch, which measures around 4
kilometers, is the ideal place to laze around or go for a drive. The beach
is clean and well maintainedand is one of the best laces to hang around when
in Kannur.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.....more
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Payyamblam
Beach |
Payyamblam beach is the beach of2 km from Kannur town,
Kannur District. The well laid out garden and the massive landscaped
sculpture of mother & child erected by noted sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman
makes it extremely captivating. Take a Tour to Payyambalam Beach and
experience the beautiful Arabian Sea from the sandy shores of the
Payyambalam Beach. The major attraction of this beach is the beautifully
sculpted Mother and Child by Kanayi Kunhiraman. his beautiful stretch of
sand and surf is the best place for a relaxing holiday. A quiet, secluded,
beautiful and popular picnic spot of the local people, the Payyambalam Beach
holds much potential for development into a tourist resort.....more
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Kannur
City |
Kannur often known as ‘the crown of Kerala’ because of its natural
treasures.Kannur district is bound in the east by the Western Ghats, in the
west by the Arabian Sea, in the north by the Kasargode District and in the
south by the Mahe region of the Union Territory of Pondicherry.Kannur, the
coastal town in the northern Malabar area was once the capital of the
Kolathiri Rajas, the competitors of the Zamorins of Kozhikode. Previously a
major port town, Kannur city is now known for its handloom and beedi
industries. . Some of Kerala's finest weavers come from this district.
Kannur is also the headquarters of the country's largest and best-run beedi
cooperative which produces the famous brand, Kerala Dinesh Beedi.....more
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Pazhassi
reservoir |
Pazhassi Dam is located 37 km east of Kannur and It is an
ideal retreat for tourists; the damsite is famous for its scenic beauty. the
Pazhassi Dam is nestled amidst an idyllic and picturesque setting. The
Pazhassi Dam is a popular tourist hangout.With an abundant water body
present amidst ample greenery, Pazhassi quickly emerged to become one of the
most favored tourist attractions cum picnic spot in the region.Riding on its
fame for being unimaginably beautiful, the Pazhassi Dam draws tourists by a
large number every year, from the across the country and different parts of
the world.The DPTC provides tourists with boating facilities at the
reservoir, making boating the primary source of entertainment at the Dam.one
may enjoy a scenic drive to the dam on the route that greets you with Cashew
nut trees in full bloom. Accommodation is available at the Project
Inspection Bungalow and its dormitories.....more
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St.
Angelo Fort |
This fort is 3 km west of Kannur town, north Kerala. and Also known as the
Kannur fort, the St. Angelo's fort of Kerala is a massive
fort built by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francisco De Almeida. It was
constructed in the year 1505. St. Angelo's Fort is a protected monument
today as declared by the Archaeological Survey of India. St. Angelo's fort
of Kannur has changed many hands before finally being captured by the
British in the year 1790.....more
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Tellicherry
Fort |
Tellicherry Fort, a construction of East India Company is a
magnificent citadel located at a distance of 22 kms from Kannur, thalaserry.
The monument is affluent with historical significance and many attractive
features that make the visitors tour to Kerala an inevitable and worthwhile
one. Tellicherry Fort in Kannur, KeralaThe substantial walls with an
impressive structure and a huge gateway brilliantly bound the fort. It has
also one lighthouse. The Fort was once the military hub of the British
troops. Perhaps a large number of tourists make their trip to Kerala to
unexplore this the historically and culturally loaded forts. So make
yourself ready to be enthralled and mesmerized by the beauty and magic of
the great Tellicherry fort of Kannur.....more
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Kannur
Hill Station |
Kannur is one of the tourist attractions in Kerala being home to the
well-known Pythal Mala hill, 65 km from the city. The Pythal Mala is a
delightful hill station for the tourists, situated at a height of 4,500 feet
above sea level, near the Kerala – Karnataka border. Tourists simply enjoy
trekking their way to the top of the hill station covering a significant
distance of 6 km. The hills of Pythal Mala are vibrant green and flourishing
with rare varieties of flora, fauna and birds Kannur’s days of glory were
under the Kolathiri rajas, and its importance as a spice-Kannur Hill
Station Tour, Kerala Travel Tourstrading port was mentioned by
the Venetian traveller Marco Polo. From the 15th century, various colonial
powers, including the Portuguese, Dutch and British, exerted their
influence.....more
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Gundert
Bungalow |
Gundert Bungalow is loacted near Thalasseri town(National
Highway at Illikunnu), 20 km Kanuur district, Kerala.Dr. Herman Gundert, the
revered German missionary, scholar and lexicographer lived in this bungalow
for 20 years from 1839. It was here that one of the first Malayalam
dictionaries and the first Malayalam Newspaper - Paschimodayam - took
shape.He also authored Malayala Rajyam (1870) which comprises the history
andgeography of Malabar , the first of its kind on the land's geography.Some
of his works are Kerala Pazhama (1868), Manushya Hridayam, Vajrasooji,
Muhamadeeya Charitam, Christu Sabha Charitram etc.....more
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Kannur
Arakkal kettu |
Arakkal Palace is located just 3 km from Kannur town,
Kannur district, Kerala.The Kannur Fort was owned for some time by Arakkal
family.Arakkal family was the only Muslim royal family of Kerala that
controlled parts of the coast and Lakshadweep.The Arakkal family followed a
matriarchal system of descent. The Arakkal Palace is distinguished as the
only royal residence of Muslims in Kerala.Among all monuments in Kerala, the
historical Arakkal Palace is an eminent one.The Arakkal family did not
discriminate between the male and female members of the family when it can
to governing the land....more
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Dharmadam
Island |
Dharmadam Island is an exotic tourist spot in Kerala. It is a tiny island
lying in Arabian Sea. Dharmadam Island Kerala is one of the most beautiful
places in "God's Own Country", Kerala.The Dharmadam Beach is 17 Km from
Kannur. Dharmadam Island (Green Island) is a small 2 hectare private island
in the Kannur District of Kerala, southern India. 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 a low tide,
an adventurous traveler can even walk to the island from the beach as the
surrounding water becomes very shallow.....more
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Kavvayi
Island |
Kavvayi Island, a small island, near Payyannur in the Kannur district of
Kerala state is connected with Payyannur by a small bridge on the Kavvayi
Pozha, which means the river of Kavvayi. Recently there have been a number
of researches done by a number of archaeologists in this river. The Kavvayi
Island was named by Sir William Hogan the then district Collector of the
area which was originally named as Kavvil Pattanam later it turned to be
known as Kavvayi. Kavvayi used to be the headquarters for an area of 125
square miles (320 km2) which housed a large port and the magistrate court.
Kavvayi held his honor during the British East India Company rule and slowly
slipped out of limelight due to shifting of the headquarters to other parts
of Malabar.....more
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Odathil
Mosque |
Odathil Palli (Odathil Mosque) is a 200 year old mosque is
situated in Thalassery,kannur district, Kerala.mosque was built around
1806,This is heart of Thalassery was built by an Arab merchant in a typical
Kerala Hindu temple style. The mosque whichhas neither domes nor minarets is
not open to non-Muslims. It has no domes or minarets. With carved wooden
walls and copper ceiling the Mosque has a real temple touch. It was
renovated with the help of Portuguese Fundaceo Oriente Institution in
Lisbon.The site of the Odathil Palli used to be a sugarcane garden of the
Dutch. It changed hands to the British-owned East India Company......more
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Perumba
River |
Perumba River is situated in Payannur, Kannur district of
Kerala.he famous Perumba River on the east, the Railway line on the south
and the “Padoli”One of the tributaries of Perumba River (Payyanur) starts
from this hill. The famous Kallan kulam (Kallan pond) is on the southern
side of this hill.Perumba River is a major freshwater river in Malabar
region of Kerala State in India, which passes through industrial city of
Payyannur, Kannur district. One of its tributary is Vannathi River. One of
the major theaters in Payyanur, "Shanthi", is situated on the banks of this
river at Perumba Town, Payyanur.....more
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Valapattanam
River |
Valapattanam River iis located in Valapattanam just 7km
from Kannur Town, Taliparamba taluk, Kannur district, Kerala. Valapattanam
River is a the largest river in the Kannur area in the Indian state of
Kerala. originates from the Western Ghats and ends at the Arabian Sea, near
the town. The Valapattanam River was the main trade route and was always
bustling with activities. Thus it got the name 'valya pattanam' meaning 'Big
Town'. It is a small town on the Valapattanam River known for its wood based
industries and timber factories.Valapattanam it is a beautiful experience to
watch the timber transportation across the stream.....more
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Aralam
Wildlife Sanctuary |
Established in the year 1984, Aralam wildlife sanctuary of
Kannur is located at a distance of 60 kilometers from Kannur. It is spread
over a small area of 55 square kilometers. Aralam national park is situated
on the slopes of the Western Ghats. The elevation gradually increases from
50 meters to 1145 meters. The highest peak over here that rises to a height
of 1145 meters is known as Katti Betta. The lush green slopes and the thick
forest cover make it the perfect home for the numerous species of birds and
animals that live here.Aralam wildlife sanctuary is the northernmost
protected area of Kerala state, situated in the southeast part of Kannur
District. It lies between 11° 54 and 11° 59 North latitude and 75° 47 and
75° 57 East longitude.....more
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