Kannur

Kannur is well connected and serviced by rail to all major cities in India like Kozhikode, Mangalore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta.

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By Bus

You can also reach here by bus from big cities like Kozhikode, Mangalore, Kochi, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Mumbai, Coimbatore.

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By Road

Kannur is well connected to other cities Kochi, Kozhikode, Madras, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Madurai by road. NH 17 connecting Kochi and Mumbai passes through Kannur. Also Tellicherry can be called the nearest Kerala Town to [Mysore|Mysore]. The Iritty, Kootupuzha, Virajpet, Sidhapur route to Mysore is a nice route with lots of natural scenaries.

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Get around

Bus - local bus service system is cheap.

Autoricksha - This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions.

Taxi - Local taxis are also available at cheap rates.

Car - There are many Car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

- Many places of attractions are near by other so you could walk between them.

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See

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Kannur

It is mentioned as "a great emporia of spice trade" by explorer Marco Polo.

St. Angelo's Fort - a traingular fort built in laterite
Payyambalam Beach
Moppila Bay - a natural fishing harbour

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Tellicherry

Gundert Bungalow - residence of Rev. Dr. Herman Gundert a German missionary and great scholar, author of malayalam dictionary
Neltur Hill Church - build by Rev. Dr. Herman Gundert
Arackal Kottaram - Palace of Arackal Ali Rajas a Muslim royal family.
Thalassery Fort - 18th century fort built by british and a light house
Odathil Palli - 500 year old mosque
Holy Rosary Church - in Thalassery Fort, famous for stained glass works brought from London

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Ezhimala

Capital of Mooshika kings, an historical site. It has beautiful beach and cluster of hills with caves. At present a Naval Academy is there.

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Other destinations

Azhikkal - port and beach near Valapattanam
Anjarakandi - One of the biggest cinnamon plantations in Asia
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary - elephant, sloth bear, mouse deer, varied types of avifauna and reptiles.
Dharmadam Island - coconut palm beach, entry with special permission.
Ezhimala - beautiful beach and cluster of hills with caves
Kizhunna Ezhara Beach
Kottiyoor - famous for Siva Temple
Madayi - A mosque built by Malik Iban Dinar and a fine beach
Mahe - French coloney, now part of Pondicherry state
Malayalakalagramam - centre for arts and culture
Muzhappilangad (Muzzaplingad) Beach - shallows waters, swimmer's paradise, 4 km beach side drive
Parassini Kadavu - Muthapan Temple an important pilgrim center and Snake Park
Pazhazzi Dam - favours for its scenic beauty, pleasure boating, accommodation at Inspection Bungalow.
Payyambalam Beach Resort
Pythal Mala - hill station at 4,500 ft. above sea level, rich in flora and fauna, treking to the hill top.
Thiruvangadi - Sree Ramaswami Temple, a prominent temple with carvings as old as 400 years.
Taliparambu - Trichambaram Temple an important place for Vaishnava Hindus
Thodikalam Siva Temple - Believed to be 2,000 years old and famous for its mural paintings. This temple is believed to have been Constucted by the Pazhassi Raja Family of Kottayam.
Valapattanam (Ballapattam) - famous for wood-based industries and timber trade.