Travel to kerala tourism, destinations, hotels, transport. Developing theme based tourism circuits in kannur will uphold the tourism development of the place. In north kerala, districts like kasaragod, kannur, wayanad, kozhikode, and malappuram have many attractions for the tourists. Payyambalam beach, a beautiful stretch of white shores, is a popular tourist attraction in the region of kannur. It is the administrative headquarters of kannur district. This city in the north malabar region of kerala can surely take care of that, with its serene beaches, such as payyambalam beach, baby beach, muzhappilangad beach the only drivein beach of kerala and the comparatively quiet and remote thottada beach. Adobe acrobat reader recommended for better experience with e brochure introduction 01.
Malappuram, kozhikode, wayanad, kannur and kasaragod districts. This city in the north malabar region of kerala can surely take care of that, with its serene beaches, such as payyambalam beach, baby beach, muzhappilangad beach the only drivein beach of kerala and. For kannur was a huge highlight on our trip to southern india, we hope it will be for you too. The kannur district is also popular for its pristine beaches, which make for its most popular tourist attractions. If you wish to explore kannur tourist places, then you must check out makemytrip s kannur tourism packages. In 1790, the british captured it, and it was under the british until 1947. In this brochure, we introduce you to the mesmerising beauty of the. Kannur tours and holidays is the most professional and highly experienced tours and holiday management company in malabar. List of tourist attractions tourist places to visit in kannur. Responsibilities of a tour guide code of conduct tour guiding skills language.
Kannur also has many other attractions like the payyambalam beach etc. Makemytrip offers the widest coverage of kannur tourism places through a variety of holiday packages and activities. Find things to do and famous tourist places in kannur with their history, timings and ticket price at goibibo. Payyanur kolkali experience the stick dance of kannur. The 15 best things to do in kannur 2021 with photos. In 1781 hyder ali, ruler of the kingdom of mysore, was unsuccessful in capturing the fort in his campaign to control malabar. Kannur is the land of looms and lores and a famous tourist destination in kerala. If you are thinking of making a tour, need inspiration for a shopping spree or some sightseeing and sporting activities or you would simply like to have a pocketsize public transport network guide, all such brochures are available at the zurich main. The district was formed on 16 june 1969, spanning an area of about 3,554 km 2 1,372 sq mi.
Here are the top 28 tourist attractions to see in kannur. Kannur university admission 2020 ug information brochure. Situated at a distance of about 2 km from the town of kannur, the beach is easily accessible by road. Kannur tourism, tourist places kannur, kannur tourism. Know kerala destinations through our collection of e brochures. It is located parallel to national highway 66 betwe. The water park found its way into the limelight in the year 2008 by the malabar tourism development cooperative limited mtdc and since then it has been boasting with its worldclass architecture of splash pools, amusement rides, restaurants, casual shops, prayer halls, and conference halls that the. Dec 17, 2016 travel to kerala detailed information on kerala tourism, travel destinations, hotels, transport, tourist map, how to reach kerala by air, road and train. It is the thirdlargest district of kerala by area, as. Welcome to kerala tourism official website of department. This is the official website of district tourism promotion council kannur. It is the most popular tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors to kerala and is among the most visited tourist destinations in india. Gustav flaubertwe create an opportunity for you to see your dream destinations. Because of the many loom industries and ritualistic folk arts held in temples, kannur is known as the land of looms and lores.
Ezharakundu is a group of seven waterfalls and the name literally translates to seven and a half pits in malayalam. Then the various brochures with tips on many offers in and around zurich are sure to help. Kerala tourist bus operators association home facebook. The kannur district is a popular centre of the ritual dance of northern kerala, the theyyam. Kannur pronounced formerly known in english as cannanore and portuguese as cananor is a city and a municipal corporation in north malabar region, state of kerala, india. Kannur might have derived its name from one of the the hindu diety, kannan lord krishna and ur place making it the place of lord krishna. Kannur attractions tourist places to visit in kannur.
Declared as one of the ten best places to stay in india, cannanore or kannur. Kannur district, government of kerala an official website of kannur. The old name cannanore is the anglicised form of the malayalam word kannur. Kannur tourism and travel guide need a dose of vitamin sea. Many of the principal tourist attractions in kerala are close to the coast. Sangeeth travels kannur lowest rate for bus tour with. It served as the british military headquarters on indias west coast until 1887. Especially to the villages and small towns of kannur. Established in 1957, kannur is the famous district in the state of kerala. Thinking of tourist attractions in kannur, the first thing that comes to mind is the great beaches.
In 1663, the dutch captured it and then in 1772, they sold the fort to the arakkal king. It features the story of arakkal royal family of kannur. Travellers weary of indias daunting metropolises will find keralas cities smaller and more relaxed. The most popular is undoubtedly the great port of kochi cochin, where the states long history of peaceful foreign contact is evocatively evident in the atmospheric old quarters of mattancherry and fort cochin. Get to know more about kannur tourism and main tourist destinations in kannur. With the new kannur international airport, it is now easier to explore coorg, wayanad, kabini, mysore and surrounds. Native planet provides you list of tourist attractions, tourist places to visit in kannur, travel information, photos, sightseeing information etc. Kannur is the administrative headquarters of the district of kannur. Sadhoo merry kingdom is a popular water theme park tourist attraction in kannur. Tourist attractions in kannur 1 beaches 2 snake park 3 forts. Jun 25, 2019 the parassinikkadavu temple, famous for theyyam, is a window to the cultural heritage of kannur. Kannur attractions, kannur tourist places travel guide. Know more about the list of tourist destinations to be opened in a phased manner here. Thalassery and kannur town and 16 km from iritty town.
Information counter, guide agencies, book stall, publishing of maps, guides etc. Get information about, kannur tourist places and sightseeing, kannur palace. Chief ministers tourism loan assistance scheme register now. Encompassing serenity, kerala is a charming south indian destination that should be in every travellers bucket list. Youll find a plethora of beaches nearby that you can relax at and a couple of trekking places, too. Adorned with the emerald backwaters, sprawling and lush tea estates, pristine hill stations, and azure arabian sea, kerala tourism boasts numerous tourist places with which you will fall in love instantly. Dec 18, 2019 the potential of the district of kannur as a tourist spot is very high compared to the other districts of kerala. Create a trip to save and organize all of your travel ideas, and see them on a map. Payyambalam beach kannur district, government of kerala. Welcome to kannur west beach housean inspiring beachfront experiencean inspiring beachfront experience, the goal of the kannur west beach house is to be a w.
Kannur, also known as cannanore, is a beautiful city on the northern side of kerala state in india. It is the most populous district of kerala, which is home to around % of the total population of the state. Kerala state road transportation corporation ksrtc buses and private bus services are available from kannur to other cities and towns of kerala including calicut, mangalore, thalassery, ernakulam and thiruvananthapuram. Ezharakund waterfalls in kudianmala, kannur is another emerging tourist destination maintained by the district tourism promotion council dtpc. This place is famous for communist politics and temple festivals. Kannur is one among northernmost districts in the south western state of kerala in india. Being on the major railhead itself, kannur makes the travel easier for people looking forward to visiting the place. Download kannur university admission 2020 ug information brochure in pdf format form. Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. If you are thinking of making a tour, need inspiration for a shopping spree or some sightseeing and sporting activities or you would simply like to have a pocketsize public transport network guide, all such brochures are available at the zurich main railway station or available for download as a pdf file. Kannur, as a district and surrounding areas, were mostly ruled by the famous kolathiri rajas kings. Our new generation fleet is backed up by well trained driver to ensure safety, reliability, comfort and on time travel.
Now plan your kannur trip with detailed kannur travel guide at goibibo. Tellicherry fort is in thalassery tellicherry a town in kannur district of kerala state in south india the british east india company built the fort in 1708 to establish a stronghold on the malabar coast. Kannur was an important trading center in the 12th century, with active business connections with persia and arabia. List of best kannur attractions and places to visit in kannur. Kannur itself is an less explored region and theres lot of nature, culture, history and cuisine waiting for you. Angelo fort, once occupied by european colonial forces, show the citys significant role in the spice trade. The muzzhapilangad drivein beach at kannur is one referred to with many superlatives as the longest drivein beach in the whole of india, as one of the cleanest beaches of kannur and most importantly, as one of the best drivein beaches that the entire asian continent has to offer.
Welcome to kannur district tourism promotion council. Getting current updates please like the following official page of dtpc kannur dept. Kannur tourism kannur beaches, kannur photos, places in. Integrated development through tourism circuit ramaiah. Tourist destinations in kannur tourism kerala kerala. Kannur, malayalam formerly known as cannanore, is a town in kerala state of southern india. Information and list of tourist destinations and places of interest in kannur district are provided here. Adobe acrobat reader recommended for better experience with e brochure introduction 01 geographical features 02 butterfly migration of aralam 03 biodiversity 04 aralam farm 05 historicalsignificance 06. Top tourist places in kannur to visit in 2021 our backpack.
Travel map of kannur district with district headquarters, taluk headquarters, towns, places of tourist importance, distance in kilometers km, district boundary, taluk boundary, national highway with number, major roads, other roads, railway line. Create a trip to save and organise all of your travel ideas, and see them on a map. The statue of pazhassi raja and buddhas mountain are the major attractions near the dam area. Top 10 things to do in kannur kannur tourism tyndis. Some popular kannur tourist attractions are thalassery fort,overburys folly,meenkunnu beach,st. Vpra kaayal floating park, vayalapra parappu, chemballikundu, payangadi. Kannur tourism plan kannur trip with kannur travel guide. List of tourist attractions in kannur district wikipedia. Get here kannur university admission 2020 ug information brochure in pdf format.
Jul 20, 2020 kannur is an absolute hidden gem in kerala, a place which has incredible beaches, fantastic food and absolutely amazing culture. Kannur is a coastal city in the south indian state of kerala. Situated at a distance of 38 km from kannur in payyanur, ezhimala has a few carved stone structures, and the herbs found in this location are famous for their unusual medicinal properties. For more information, contact district tourism promotion council dtpc, phone. Kerala travel guide what to do in kerala rough guides. Kannur packages best offers on kannur tour package. The line up of brilliant beaches along the sandy coast is quite captivating. Travellers come here to enjoy the golden rays of the setting sun and to cast away the burdens of hectic routines. Kannur tourism 2021 kerala cannanore top places, travel. Exploring the prospects of tourism higher education in kannur. Kannur is one among the northernmost districts in the south western state of kerala in india. Vismaya water park is one of the most visited tourist places in kannur. Payyambalam beach, baby beach, palakkayam thattu, vismaya water park, madayipara, pappinisseri, aralam wildlife sanctuary, ezhara beach, mapilla bay.
Take a look at our latest travel brochures, packed with everything you need to know to start planning your perfect trip. Namasthe kannur, an organization engaged in tourism activities in kannur, kerala, india. E brochures of keralas selected destinations kerala tourism. Kannur is a popular district in kerala, it was once an ancient trading port. Kannur is linked to the nearby cities of kerela through a welldeveloped network of roads, also a national highway, ensuring smoother travel down to the destination. The dam has a beautiful garden adjacent to it, which offers travellers excellent entertainment facilities. After two packed full but awesome days in fort kochi, steve had found us a new place to visit, kannur in northern kerala. Kerala reopens tourist destinations by observing covid19 management protocols. Kannur tourism, india kannur trip planner, kannur travel.
New generation courses in affiliated colleges master of tourism. Kannur lies within 11 40 and 12 48 north latitudes and 74 52 and 76 07. Top 10 things to do in kannur kannur tourism tyndis heritage. As per keralas tourism department, the domestic tourist footfall in the city was more than 23 million in 2017. Jan 01, 2019 the figures showed that in 2017, the tourism destinations in the district were visited by 6,26,060 domestic and 3,746 foreign tourists.
Arakkal museum is of the top tourist places in kannur. Kannur might have derived its name from one of the the hindu diety, kannan lord krishna and ur place making it. Ezhimala, kannur overview ezhimala is a 286meter high hill, located surrounding a pristine beach. Sangeeth travels, a unique tours and travels in kannur founded in 1999 is one of the leading travel group in north kerala, india. It was a mansion owned by the dutch before arakkal king bought it from them in 1663 to convert it. Kannur tourism boasts about the history of being an important maritime trading hub in the 12th and th century, to be the kingdom arakkal dynasty that had the only muslim ruler in the state, serving as the british military headquarters in 1887 and later an active participant in the nationalist movements, the telicherry and kannur fort by the. The tourism promotion council of kannur district organizes boating facilities in the reservoir with the aim of attracting visitors.
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