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    Top Tourist Places To Visit in Kannur

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    The document provides a list of 31 top tourist places to visit in Kannur, India. Many of the places are religious sites like temples and mosques. Some of the most notable places mentioned include Fort St. Angelo, a historic Portuguese fort; Muzhappilangad Beach, the only drive-in beach in Kerala; Payyambalam Beach, a popular beach near Kannur town; and Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, home to native wildlife. A variety of cultural and natural attractions are highlighted from the Kannur region.

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    The document provides a list of 31 top tourist places to visit in Kannur, India. Many of the places are religious sites like temples and mosques. Some of the most notable places mentioned include Fort St. Angelo, a historic Portuguese fort; Muzhappilangad Beach, the only drive-in beach in Kerala; Payyambalam Beach, a popular beach near Kannur town; and Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, home to native wildlife. A variety of cultural and natural attractions are highlighted from the Kannur region.

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    The document provides a list of 31 top tourist places to visit in Kannur, India. Many of the places are religious sites like temples and mosques. Some of the most notable places mentioned include Fort St. Angelo, a historic Portuguese fort; Muzhappilangad Beach, the only drive-in beach in Kerala; Payyambalam Beach, a popular beach near Kannur town; and Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, home to native wildlife. A variety of cultural and natural attractions are highlighted from the Kannur region.

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    Top Tourist Places To Visit in Kannur

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    The document provides a list of 31 top tourist places to visit in Kannur, India. Many of the places are religious sites like temples and mosques. Some of the most notable places mentioned include Fort St. Angelo, a historic Portuguese fort; Muzhappilangad Beach, the only drive-in beach in Kerala; Payyambalam Beach, a popular beach near Kannur town; and Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, home to native wildlife. A variety of cultural and natural attractions are highlighted from the Kannur region.

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    Top tourist places to Visit in Kannur Taliparamba - Religious

    #1
    Taliparamba, popular as Perimchellur, is a city located in the Kannur region. One of the major attractions of this place is the District Agricultural Farm, which was developed..More Hotels near Taliparamba

    Pallikunnu - Religious
    #2
    Pallikunnu is a town located around 3 km from Kannur. The major attraction of this town is the Shree Mookambika Temple, which is devoted to Goddess Mookambika. More Hotels near Pallikunnu

    Pappinisseri - Religious
    #3
    Pappinisseri is a town famous for a mosque called the Moonnu Pettumma Palli. Popular as Kattile Palli, this mosque hosts the Kattile Palli Nercha festival. The Aaron Church is..More Hotels near Pappinisseri

    Fort St. Angelo - Fort


    #4
    Fort St. Angelo is believed to be constructed in 1505 by Dom Francisco De Almeida, the first Portuguese Viceroy. This fort is situated in the western region of Kannur town. It..More

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    Muzhappilangad Beach - Beach


    #5
    The Muzhappilangad Beach, located around 15 km away from Kannur, is considered as a swimmer's paradise. It is the only drive-in beach in the entire Kerala region where tou..More

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    Sundareswara Temple - Temple


    #6
    The Sundareswara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was established by Shree Narayana Guru in 1916. The major attraction of this temple is the eight day long festival, celebrate..More Hotels near Sundareswara Temple

    Payyambalam Beach - Beach


    #7
    The Payyambalam Beach is a popular beach located near the town of Kannur. This beach contains the mortal remains of several famous personalities like journalist Swadeshabhiman..More

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    Ezhimala - Historic
    #8
    Ezhimala is one of the famous historical sites of the Kannur region that was the capital of the erstwhile Mooshika kings. This site served as a battleground during the war of ..More Hotels near Ezhimala

    Pazhassi Dam - Dam


    #9
    The Pazhassi Dam, built across the Valapattanam River, was inaugurated by Morarji Desai, the former Prime Minister of India. Boating is a popular activity in the reservoir of ..More Hotels near Pazhassi Dam

    Pythal Mala - Hill


    #10
    Pythal Mala is a famous hill station located 4500 ft above sea level. This hill station can be reached through a trail, which is around 6 km long. As this region has varied sp..More

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    Gundert Bungalow - Historic


    #11
    The Gundert Bungalow is located around 20 km from the town of Kannur. This bungalow served as the residence of a famous German scholar and missionary, Dr. Herman Gundert. It i..More Hotels near Gundert Bungalow

    Parassinikkadavu - Village
    #12
    Parassinikkadavu is a small village situated 16 km away from Kannur. The Snake Park is the most prominent attraction of this village. This park was established with the idea o..More Hotels near Parassinikkadavu

    Madayipara - Village
    #13
    Madayipara served as the administrative centre during the reign of the Ezhimala kings. The ruins of a fort called Pazhi Kotta can be seen from the site. This fort is famous fo..More

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    Peralassery - Religious
    #14
    Peralassery is a town located around 12 km away from Kannur, on the Kannur-Kuthuparamba high road. The Hanging Bridge, also popular as

    the Thookku Palam, is a prominent touris..More Hotels near Peralassery

    Meenkunnu Beach - Beach


    #15
    The Meenkunnu Beach is located at Azhikode, few kilometres away from Kannur. This beach is considered as the extension of another famous beach of the region, the Payyambalam B..More

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    Mopila Bay #16


    The Mopila Bay lies in the vicinity of one of the famous attractions of Kannur, the Fort St. Angelo. This bay remained under the reign of the Kolathiri kings for a long time.<..More Hotels near Mopila Bay

    Kizhunna Ezhara Beach - Beach


    #17
    The Kizhunna Ezhara Beach, located around 11 km from Kannur, is situated between two red coloured stone cliffs, and has a crescent shape. ..More Hotels near Kizhunna Ezhara Beach

    Dharmadam Island - Island


    #18
    Dharmadam Island, also known as the Green Island and Dharmapattanam, is a popular attraction near Kannur. This island can be seen from the nearby Muzhappilangad Beach. ..More Hotels near Dharmadam Island

    Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary - Sanctuary


    #19
    The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the slopes of the Western Ghats, was established in 1984. It covers an area of around 55 sq km and is home to several animals that ar..More Hotels near Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary

    Kottiyoor Shiva Temple - Temple


    #20
    The Kottiyoor Shiva Temple, popular as Dakshina Kashi, is a famous shrine in the Kannur region. This temple was originally known as the Shree Kottiyoor Mahadeva Kshetram. Lord..More Hotels near Kottiyoor Shiva Temple

    Cherukunnu - Religious
    #21
    Cherukunnu is one of the famous census towns of Kannur District, located in the North Malabar region of Kerala. The Oliyankara Juma Masjid is the major attraction of this town..More Hotels near Cherukunnu

    Holy Trinity Cathedral - Church


    #22
    The Holy Trinity Cathedral is located where the first chapel was built by the Portuguese Christian Missionaries in 1501. This church was named after Nossa Senhora de Vitoria.<..More Hotels near Holy Trinity Cathedral

    Pazhayangadi - Religious
    #23
    Pazhayangadi, popular as Payangadi, is a small town, located around 22 km north of the Kannur. This town is surrounded by the Madayi Hills on one side and Payangadi River on t..More Hotels near Pazhayangadi

    Oorpazhassi Kavu Temple - Temple


    #24
    The Oorpazhassi Kavu Temple is one of the renowned ancient temples in the Kannur region. The temple has three presiding deities, namely the Bhagavathi, Kiratha Sunu and Shree ..More Hotels near Oorpazhassi Kavu Temple

    Sri Mavilayikkavu Temple - Temple


    #25
    Sri Mavilayikkavu Temple is situated around 13 km away from the town of Kannur in Mavilayi. Adi Utsavam is the major festive celebrated in this temple. The presiding deities o..More Hotels near Sri Mavilayikkavu Temple

    Shree Raghavapuram Temple - Temple


    #26
    Shree Raghavapuram Temple, also known as the Hanumarambalam, is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This temple is believed to have been constructed by King Udaya Varman Kolathiri in t..More Hotels near Shree Raghavapuram Temple

    Shree Subramanya Swami Temple - Temple


    #27
    Shree Subramanya Swami Temple is believed to be built by Lord Parashurama, one of the forms of Lord Vishnu. This temple has been mentioned in Hindu Puranas like the Brahmanda ..More Hotels near Shree Subramanya Swami Temple

    Shree Kizhkkeykara Shree Krishna Temple Temple

    #28
    Shree Kizhkkeykara Shree Krishna Temple is an ancient temple, established around 3000 years ago in the town of Chirakkal in Kannur. According to the Department of Archaeology,..More Hotels near Shree Kizhkkeykara Shree Krishna Temple

    Arakkal Kettu - Palace


    #29
    Arakkal Kettu is believed to have served as the royal residence of the Arakkal family. This family was considered as the only Royal Muslim family which had control over Laksha..More Hotels near Arakkal Kettu

    Sadhoo Merry Kingdom - Theme Park


    #30
    Sadhoo Merry Kingdom is a water park in Chala, built in 2007. This water park has over 25 rides, including water rides like the jumping frog, family pool, jet slide, multi sli..More Hotels near Sadhoo Merry Kingdom

    Muchilottu Bhagavathy Temple - Temple


    #31
    Muchilottu Bhagavathy Temple, located at Kadanapally, is devoted to Goddess Bhagavathy. The major attraction of this temple is the four day long annual festival.

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