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Destinations

  • Payyambalam Beach

    This beach is famous for its flat laterite cliffs that just into the sea. The well-laid gardens and the massive landscaped sculpture of Mother and Child make it extremely captivating. The nearby Baby Beach accessed through the Burnassery Cantonment is delightfully quiet.

  • Arakkal Kettu Museum

    This was the residence of the former Arakkal Ali Rajas, the only Muslim Royal Family of Kerala. Protected by the Archaeological and Tourism Department, this palace complex today is a museum housing a splendid display of numerous artefacts and heirlooms belonging to the Rajas.

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  • St. Angelo Fort

    This seafront laterite fort was constructed in 1505 Ad by the first Portuguese Viceroy, don Francisco De Almeda,with the consent of the ruling Kolathiri Raja . Ammunition dumps, stables, underground jails, secret tunnels to the sea and an old dilapidated chapel can all be still seen within its precincts. After changing hands from the Portuguese to the Dutch and then to the English , the fort became one of the important military centres of the British in Malabar. St. Angelo Fort offers a fascinating view of the Mappila Bay fishing harbour.

  • Valapattanam

    The small town on the Valapattanam River is well known for its wood-based industries and timber trade. The port of Azhikkal and Azhikkal Beach are located nearby. Western India Plywoods Limited, the largest wood-based industry in the country and also one of the largest of its kind in South East Asia, is a major industrial concern here.

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  • Peralassery Subramania Temple

    This temple is believed to be where Rama and Lakshmana halted on their way to Sri Lanka to rescue Sita.

  • Parassinikadavu Temple

    The Sri Muthappan Temple of Parassinikadavu stands on the banks of the Valapattanam River and is one of the most important shrines here. This pilgrim centre is famous for the Muthappan Theyyam performed every morning and evening. Visitors can go around the temple and even enter the sanctum sanctorum of the temple which gives an unusual offering of dried fish and toddy to the deity. A Kathakali Club at the temple arranges shows on request after 11 in the night, which lasts for two and a half hrs.

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  • Thalassery

    A remarkable town by the sea, it is famous for many reasons. The British sport Cricket was first played here, the first cakes in India introduced by the British were baked here at the Mambally’s royal Buiscut Factory and Indian circus has its origins in this town as well.

  • Thalassery Fort

    The fort constructed in 1708 by the British was their military centre.It is now a historical monument.The Holy Rosary Church where Edward Brunnen is buried can be seen from here. Overbury’s Folly, a colonial bungalow now turned into a restaurant is located on a rocky promontory overlooking the sea. The SAI Gymnastic Centre, an old Muslim mosque, the Jagannatha Temple and Thiruvangad Sree Rama Swamy Temple are other attractions nearby.

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  • Gundert Bungalow

    Dr.Hermann Gundert, the revered German missionary, scholar and lexicographer lived in this bungalow for 20 years from 1839. It was here that the first Malayalam dictionary and the first Malayalam newspaper-Paschimodayam took-shape. The bungalow is at present occupied by a technical training institute.

  • Dharmadom Island

    The small 5-acre island covered with coconut palms and dence bushes is a beautiful sight from the beach. Permission is required to enter this privately owned island.You can wade to the island at low tide. An overnight stay (minimum 10 people) on the island , which includes food, can be arranged through the Tourism Department.

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  • Sree Ramaswamy Temple, Thiruvangad

    Dedicated to Sree Rama,this is one of the most important temples in Malabar. The exquisite carvings in the temple are said to have been done nearly 400 years ago.

  • Madayi Para

    The Madayi Kvu Temple, the Vadukkunnu Temple and the 12th century mosque built by Malik Bin Dinar with marble imported from Arabia, are the major attractions here. There is also dilapidated fort at Madayi which is supposed to have been built by Tipu Sulthan of Mysore. The view from the fort is fascinating.

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  • Mahe

    Formerly a part of Kerala, it is today a union territory. The picturesque little town with a French flavour, originally called Mayazhi, was renamed Mahe after the Frenchman who captured it. The St. Terasa’s Church is famed all over Malabar for the efficacy of prayers said here. People of all religions converge here from all over Kerala and even from as far as Singapore, Sri Lanka and England during the fete’(October 5-22), considered an especially auspicious time.

  • Thodeekulam Siva Temple

    Located 2 km from Kannavam on the Thalassery- Mananthavady Road, this temple is famous for its mural paintings. It is believed to have been constructed 2,000 years ago and was closely connected with the Pazhassi Raja family of Kottayam (Thalassery Taluk). It was in this temple that Pazhassi raja hid from the British.

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  • Pazhassi Dam

    An ideal retreat for tourists, the dam site is famous for its scenic beauty. The DTPC provides pleasure boating facilities at the reservoir. Accommodation is available at the Project Inspection Bungalow.

  • Ezhimala

    A hillock, which is 286 m high, rises above the beautiful beach here. Carved stone pillars and an ancient burial chamber can be seen at the foot of the hills. The hills are well-known for rare medicinal herbs. A Naval Academy, one of the largest of its kind in Asia is located here. Permission is required for entry.

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  • Pythal Mala

    This enchanting hill station, situated 4500 ft above sea level near the Kerala- Karnataka border, is rich in flora and fauna. It is a 6 km treck to the top of the hills.

  • Muzhappilangad Beach

    The Muzhapilangad beach which stretches across 4 kms of tightly packed sand is a drive-in-beach where one can drive down the entire length. Calm and serene, the place is secluded and remains unexplored. Huge black rocks scattered here protect this long beach from the deep currents, and form a tranquil pool of shallow waters that is a swimmer's paradise. The palm groves fringing the beach are a cool hideaway from the tropical sun.

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About Kerala

Kerala is an enchanting kaleidoscope full of breathtaking surprises. It is a small strip of land sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the mighty mountains of the Western Ghats.

Kerala is gifted with exotic ingredients-For beach lovers, the choice of beaches are many where you can swim and surf on peaceful beaches.

Apart from exotic scenery, Kerala is famous for its colorful festivals and events.

Kannur

Kannur was known by its Portuguese name of Cannanore which is still in fairly common usage. Kannur is popularly known as the city of Looms and Lore's. It is also the land of the famous performance art THEYYAM. Kannur is famous for its pristine beaches and handloom industry 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 traveler 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.

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