Ponnani Tourism

Ponnani Tourism A small beach town located in theMalappuramDistrict ofKeralais mainly renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches. Flanked by the Arabian Sea on the west, Ponnani is also referred to as small 'Mecca' of South India. It is dotted with several Muslim institutions, Jama Masjid, established in 925, being one of them. It is a picturesque town with perfect fusion of Hindu and Muslim values making the place culturally rich. Apart from being an important hub for fishing, Ponnani is also enriched with plethora of flora and fauna. One can witness several migratory and exotic birds, especially during the months of March and May. Lying at the mouth of River Barathapuza, boat races held at the river are quite fascinating to watch. Home to several notable writers and socio-cultural personalities, this extraordinary town is a paradise for vacation makers. Download Ponnani PDF Guide > What's Great? Less crowded sandy beaches. What's not so Great? Not very well connected. Mainly South Indian cuisine found. For Whom Ponnani is ideal for those who wish to enjoy scenic beauty and culture and heritage, all in one. It can be visited by friends, family and couples to enjoy a relaxing time away from the hustle bustle of the city. 

About Ponnani Ponnnani, since ancient times, has been notable as a beautiful scenic coastal town. It has the estuary to the north, backwaters to the south and the Arabian Sea to the west. Apart from this, Ponnani has an important historical significance. It is also recognised for being one of the important fishing centres in the district. The months of February and March see Ponnani welcome thousands of migratory birds belonging to various species travelling from all over the world. Ponnani is the only port in the district of Malappuram. It is the smallest taluka in this district. It has also, during the sixteenth century, witnessed many abhorrent conflicts between the naval chief of the Zamorins (Kunjali Marakkar) and the Portuguese army. The Portuguese invaded Ponnani in the sixteenth century. Hyder Ali of Mysore invaded Ponnani in the eighteenth century. It was later passed on to the Britishers in the late eighteenth century with the fall of Tipu Sultan, the son of Hyder Ali.

One Day Itinerary Day 1:Visit the Thrikkavu Temple and the Ponnani Juma Masjid. Spend your evening at the Padinharekara Beach. Day 2:Enjoy the boat ferry that takes you to various places. Post lunch, visit the Bharatapuzha river and enjoy the sunset by the Ponnani Lighthouse.

Restaurants and Local Food in Ponnani The town of Peermede being located in Kerala serves mainly South Indian cuisine. The food is as usual delicious and spicy. Also try out the sea food in the town and coconut water while in the south, it is always a good option to beat the heat. View 3 Restaurants in Ponnani >>

Oct-Maris the best time to visit Ponnani Ponnani experiences tropical climatic conditions. Summers are hot and humid and quite uncomfortable. Winter season experiences cool and gentle breeze, recommended as the best time to explore this beautiful place. Monsoon season receives heavy rainfall and may spoil your whole trip so avoid travelling to Ponnani during the rainy season. Weather in Ponnani Loading... Ponnani in Summer (March - June) The summers in Ponnani are extremely hot. Hence this is not the ideal time to visit Ponnani. Ponnani in Monsoon (July - September) The rains only add humidity to the already hot weather making it less than ideal time to travel to Ponnani. Ponnani in Winter (October - February) The winters in Ponnani are not very cold. The weather is pleasant and a bit windy, making it the ideal time to head to Ponnani. Monthly Weather in Ponnani Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 22 33 February 23 34 March 25 34 April 27 34 May 26 34 June 25 31 July 25 31 August 24 31 September 24 30 October 24 32 November 24 32 December 22 32