District travel guide

10 Places to Visit in Kannur district

The first-pass Kannur checklist across city heritage, Theyyam culture, beaches, drive-in coast, highland trek and forest access.

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Kannur city, Thalassery, Parassinikadavu and the inland forest-side towns answer different visits. Choose the coastal or inland part of the district before comparing businesses.

How to use this district list

Start with the town shown beside each option and group nearby stops into the same part of your trip. Open the linked guide for visitor access and practical details; arrange a stay or activity directly with the provider.

The options span different locations and stay formats. Their order is a planning selection, with current availability and travel arrangements checked separately.

#1St. Angelo FortKannur · Kannur cityKannur city sea-fort anchor and the strongest heritage stop for a first district plan.

#2Theyyam performancesKannur · Kannur cityKannur cultural anchor that should be planned from current calendars and respectful local etiquette.

#3Muzhappilangad Drive-in BeachKannur · Muzhappilangad and ThalasseryKerala drive-in beach experience near Thalassery, dependent on tide, vehicle rules and safety checks.

#4Payyambalam BeachKannur · PayyambalamKannur city beach for sunset, local walks and an easy low-transfer coast slot.

#5Paithalmala trekKannur · PaithalmalaHighland trek and viewpoint route for a weather-aware north Kerala hill day.

#6Aralam Wildlife SanctuaryKannur · AralamKannur forest and wildlife anchor, best handled through official ecotourism and forest-contact checks.

#7DTPC Kannur Tourist InformationKannur · Kannur cityOfficial district tourism contact for Kannur route, Theyyam, beach, hill and forest checks.

#8Mascot Beach Resort KannurKannur · Kannur cityBaby Beach-side sourced resort for city-coast stays.

#9Paithal Hill ResortsKannur · PaithalmalaSourced hill resort that supports Paithalmala trekking plans.

#10JK Residency KelakamKannur · AralamSourced Kelakam stay for eastern Kannur and Aralam-side routes.

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