Kannur’s days of
glory were under the Kolathiri rajas, and its importance as
a spice- trading
port was mentioned by the Venetian traveller Marco Polo. From
the 15th century, various colonial powers, including the Portuguese,
Dutch and British, exerted their influence. But these days
Kannur is a pleasant, unexciting coastal town, but there are
some decent beaches around and it’s the best place to
come. Kannur is also famous for its theyyam dance.
Getting There:
The nearest international airport is at Kozhikode (Calicut). It is also well connected to all major cities railway stations like Kozhikode, Kochi, Mangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram etc.
Places to Visit:
 Pythalmala
(65 km from Kannur town)
This hill station is situated at the height of 4500 ft above
sea level. This hill station is rich in flora and fauna.
St Angelo Fort
The Portuguese built St Angelo Fort in 1505 on the promontory
northwest of town. It’s a peaceful place, and the tourist
police here are happy to give you a guided tour. There is
a good view of Kannur town and the ocean from the top.
Ezhimala (55 km from Kannur town)
At an altitude of 286 m Ezhimala has fascinating scultured
stone pillars scattered all over the beach. There is also
an ancient mosque on a hill nearby.
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