Area: 2997 sq. km
Population: 2,251,727 (2001 census)
Altitude: Sea level

The cradle of many a colourful folk art form like Theyyam, Kannur is said to be the ancient port of Naura, from whose shores King Solomon’s ships collected timber to build the great temple of Jerusalem. Known even to the Greeks, Romans and the Arabs, Kannur’s trade links goes back a long way. Acclaimed by celebrated traveller Marco Polo as the great emporium of the spice trade, this nature-rich land has been a key contributor to the cultural, religious, political and industrial heritage of the State. Bounded by the Western Ghats in the east and the Lakshadweep Sea in the west, Kannur showcases its remarkable history in the ancient forts, old shrines and august cultural and educational institutions that dot its scenic landscape.

ACCESSIBILITY

Telephone access code: +91-497

Air: Nearest airport: Kozhikode (93 km)

Rail: Kannur is an important railhead of the Southern Railways.
Enquiry: Kannur Ph: 2705555 • Thalassery Ph: 0490 2344131

Road: An excellent road transport system connects Kannur to all the major towns of South India • KSRTC: Kannur Ph: 2707777 Tourist information offices: • District Tourism Promotion Council, Near Civil Station, Kannur Ph: 2706336 • DTPC, Tourist Information Centre, Railway Station Ph: 2703121 Email: info@dtpckannur.com, Department of Tourism Ph: 2702515 www.dtpckannur.com

MUST SEE

Payyambalam Beach
St. Angelo Fort
Valapattanam Backwaters
Muzhappilangad Beach
Pythal Mala Hill Station