Kannur
Kannur is famed for the ritual artform Theyyam. This exquisite art form plays an integral part in the culture of this amazing land. Formerly known as Cannanore, Marco Polo christened it as the ‘Great Emporium Of Spice Trade.
It is believed that the place had interactions and trade relations with the rest of the world including the Greeks, Arabs and Romans since the time of King Solomon.
Kannur is every traveller's dream location. It has plenty of tourist destinations including, forts, temples, beaches and wildlife sanctuaries. Some popular tourist attractions in Kannur are St Angelo Fort, Payyambalam Beach, Paithalmala, Madayipara, Handloom village etc.
Contact
Caltex
Kannur
Kerala
India
670 002
info@dtpckannur.com
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Kannur District in Malabar Region of Kerala
Details of the district of Kannur in Malabar region of Kerala.
St. Angelo Fort or Kannur Fort, Kannur
St. Angelo’s Fort in Kannur district is a massive triangular laterite fort also known as the Kannur Fort. It was constructed by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francesco de Almeida in 1505
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the highlands on the slopes of the Western Ghats near Thalassery in Kannur. It is famous for its common sights of herds of deer, elephant, boar and bison. The place also offers some of the interesting treks.
Paithal Mala - the highest peak in Kannur
Details of Paithal Mala, one of the hill stations in Kannur district, Kerala.
