KANNUR
Kannur is a beautiful and blissful destination in Kerala. It is blessed with unbonding beauty and charm that will cast a spell on you. From bays and beaches to museums and forts, it offers unique and interesting places to visit. Apart from that, there are a plethora of things to do in Kannur that you can indulge in to give yourself an escape from the daily routine. They will help you know about the culture of the town and make you desire to visit it again and again.
Kannur is also known as the ‘Manchester of Kerala’ as the handloom fabric produced here is the finest and is exported to many great countries. The best time to visit Kannur is from September to March as the weather would be pleasant during these months and you will be able to explore the destination comfortably. April to June are the summer months and would be humid whereas from June to August are monsoon months and the place experiences heavy rainfall.
Some of the best things to shop for in Kannur are Banana chips, tea, coffee, aroma oils, and Cashew nut. Kannur is famous around the world for its gold shops around the world so you can also shop for Kannur. It is also a place for food lovers, with delicious Thalassery Chicken Biryani, Unnakkaya, Malabar Beef roast, Kallumakkaya Nirachalthi, Chatti Pathiri, and Mutton Korma to savour.
MAJOR THINGS TO DO
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Banana Boat Ride
Kannur is blessed with many pristine beaches. One of the best things to do in Kannur is a banana boat ride on Payyambalam beach. The beach has white sandy shores and offers picturesque views. You can indulge in the banana boat ride and treat the adventurer within like never before.In this activity, there is a banana-shaped boat which you will ride with safety jackets on! The activity is for 10 minutes.
Timings: 8am – 5pm
Location: Payyambalam beach, Kannur -
Paithalmala Trekking
This beautiful hill station is located in North Kerala and is a delight to the eyes. Nestled at a height of 4500 m from Kerala, this hill station is a place you cannot miss out on. Trekking to Paithalmala is one of the best things to do in Kannur, Kerala. Trekking to the top of the hill station will leave you mesmerized and spell bound! You will be passing through Brahmagiri forests, green vegetation, and get to spot animals like Asian elephants, tigers, leopards, deer, wild boar and more.
Price: INR 3900
Location: Kannur, Kerala -
Bike Trip
Bike trips are one of the most refreshing things to do especially in the picturesque places like Kerala. If you are a bike-person and want to get on the roads while in Kerala, then you should take a bike trip to Kavvayi beach. The beach is located at the backwaters of Kerala. A road trip to this beach is one of the best things to do in Kannur. You will be left spell-bound by the lush green surroundings and nature. Once you reach the beach, you can have other fun activities. You can stay in camps and witness sunrise which will mesmerize you to the core.
Apt for: Nature lovers, riders, adventure enthusiasts.
Location: Kadappurum PO, Thrikaripur, Kerala 671310
GETTING THERE
Nearest station: Kannur Railway Station (CAN)Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport(25 km)
LOCATION
Latitude: 11.8745° NLongitude: 75.3704° E