Kannur Tourism

"The Crown of Kerala" Kannur Tourism Cradled in the lap of nature, right in the middle of God's own country, Kannur is a place that you will find sprinkled with beauty. Fondly known as Cannanore, this beautiful town is bundled with a plethora of sightseeing options like beaches, monuments, ancient temples and mesmerizing picnic spots. Steeped in vibrant culture and distinctive local art forms unique to their state, Kannur still has an aura of a colonial era. The deep footprints of the Dutch, the Portuguese, the British and the Mysore Sultanate are still imbibed in to the town and can be witness all around. The town blessed with exceptional art of weaving and huge cashew trees perhaps rooted by Portuguese, the beautiful weather and pleasant wind chasing the glow of setting sun is enough to attract tourists from all over the country. Download Kannur PDF Guide > What's Great? Well connected to the nearby cities. Considering the level of development in Kannur, the transportation in the city and the living options for tourists also acts as an alluring factor for the people. What's not so Great? The weather in the region is not suitable for visiting all throughout the year. The summers are humid, and the monsoon are unpredicted, thus inviting high tides and accidents and making it unfit for exploration. For Whom For people having an eye for the culture and wanting to know more about the country, Kannur is a must visit. Families, couples, and young people, everyone can visit Kannur to satiate their hunger for witnessing something beautiful and pristine.

A Beauty To Behold Kannur is one of the major cities of Kerela, with a population of more than 1 million people in the district. Located in the state of Kerela, the place has a vibrant cultural and administrative history associated with it. Once referred to as "Cannanore" during the colonial period, the name is still used in the Indian Railways. The city of Kannur still has an authentic Indian touch to it, with various imprints of the British colonialization still prevalent in the area. The name of the city has been derived from "Kannan", meaning Krishna, the Hindu deity, and "Uuru", the land of Lord Krishna. Once an important military cantonment and an important trading town during the British Raj, Kannur has managed to remain important in the map of Kerela by now being an important religious centre. Many beaches, museums and wildlife sanctuaries allure the tourist to visit this beautiful place and to witness the beauty of it. Pristine Amalgamation of Culture and Strength Being the largest city in North Malabar region and an important military cantonment in the southern India, the place is a beautiful amalgamation of culture, history, and ethnicity. People belonging to different caste and creed live in harmony in this beautiful town, and somehow, it has still managed to preserve the ancient practices prevalent in the region. One of the striking examples is the loom and the weaving Industry, which is still functional in Kannur on a large scale, and the ritualistic folk arts held in the temples of the town. Apart from being culturally rich, Kannur is a valuable asset to the country, having Indian Naval Academy, which is the Asia's largest Naval Academy. Lord Krishna is one of the principal deities worshipped in the area, and some other Hindu temples are spread throughout the city for the people to visit, thus making Kannur a place one must explore. History of Kannur The city of Kannur, or Cannanore, as it was then called, takes great pride in its rich history. As an important trading centre since the 12th century, it had good connections with the Middle-East traders of the time. The city first came under the control of the Portuguese in the 16th century, who built the famous St. Angelo Fort. Kannur later passed into Dutch hands, and in the 17th century, this fort was sold by the Dutch to King Ali Raja of the Arakkal dynasty. Kannur then became the capital city of the only Muslim Sultanate in Kerala, and the strong Muslim influence in the city holds true to this day. The British captured Kannur in 1790, and the city housed the British military headquarters of India?s west coast till 1887. The British were later engaged in a guerrilla warfare with the famous ruler of the Kottayam province, Pazhassi Raja. The seeds of Communism, as well as Soviet Socialism soon spread across the city, and it continues to be a hotbed of political activity in Kerala, and one of the most politically charged cities in the state. Military Significance Kannur has a history of being a militarily significant and strategic city for India and is one of the 62 military cantonments of the country. The city housed the British military headquarters of India's west coast till 1887. The Kannur or Cannanore Cantonment was established by the British and served as an army camp for the Europeans forces like the Dutch, the Portuguese and the British. The Cantonment is now the headquarters of the Defence Security Corps. The Indian Naval Academy is also located close to Kannur city, which is Asia's largest and the world's third largest naval academy.

One Day Itinerary Day 1:Start your trip with a visit to the picturesque town of Taliparamba, home to two beautiful temples - the Shree Rajarajeswara temple and the Trichambaram temple. After exploring the town,  end your day with a 40-minute drive from the town to visit the Meenkunnu beach, and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Day 2: Plan an early start to the day with a visit to Pythala Mala, a beautiful peak in the Western Ghats region. Post this, explore nearby towns like Palikunnu and Pappinesseri, and shopping at the local markets for traditional souvenirs. No visit to Kannur is complete without visiting its famous toddy shops, which provide both great local alcohol or ?kallu? and tasty Kerala food. Kannur is also famous for the beautiful traditional folk performance of ?Theyyam?, which takes place at different times throughout the year in one of the city?s many temples.

Restaurants and Local Food in Kannur Kannur offers many restaurants and eating joints besides at the place of your stay. However, South Indian cuisine remains the pre-dominating cuisine in the town. Idli, Vada, coconut crepes along with raw mango-lemon chutney and Kerala pappadam are must try.Do buy Banana chips to take back home and enjoy the Palada Payasam, which is the popular sweet dish served there. Savour some shakes and enjoy your meal atBamboosandRegency. View 3 Restaurants in Kannur >>

Oct-Maris the best time to visit Kannur With the characteristic coastal and tropical climate, Kannur also experiences hot and humid summers with the heavy monsoon, thus rendering these seasons futile for exploring the city. Tourists majorly prefer winters to explore the city, as it is the most convenient and comfortable weather and the pleasant climatic range of temperature help tourists roam around the city and explore it better, without getting soaked in the rain or drenched in the sweat of a scorching sun. Weather in Kannur Loading... Kannur in Summer (March - May) Being located in the tropical region near the coast, Kannur witnesses scorching sun with a sudden uncomfortable increase in the humidity level during the summer months. The temperature soars up to 40 degrees Celcius during the daytime and most of the tourists visiting this time of the year are bothered by the stiffening humidity and the heat of the sun. Summers might not be your best pick to visit this beautiful place because of the weather conditions prevalent. Kannur in Monsoon (June - August) The heavy rains and the untimely nature of monsoon make it difficult for the tourists to explore the place during monsoon months. Torrential rains are common in the area, along with a sudden increase in the overall humidity level, thus making the season unfit for tourism. The water level in the nearby coastal area rises, even giving rise to high tide often, and thus making the season one of the least preferred for roaming Kannur. Kannur in Winter (October - February) A pleasant range of temperature with the minimum temperature falling to 13 to 14 degrees Celcius and the maximum soaring up to 25 degrees Celcius is the usual state of weather during the winter months in Kannur. The days are cool, and the humidity level is moderate, thus being one of the most comfortable time of the year to pay a visit down to Kannur. Monthly Weather in Kannur Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 23 33 February 24 34 March 25 34 April 27 34 May 26 34 June 25 30 July 24 30 August 24 30 September 24 30 October 24 32 November 23 32 December 22 33