The City Of Looms
And Lores

Crown of
Kerala

The Land of Kannan
or
Krishna

KANNUR


Kannur district derived its name from the location of its headquarters at Kannur town. The old name ‘Cannanore’ is the anglicised form of the Malayalam word Kannur. According to one opinion, ‘Kannur’ is a derivation from Kanathur, an ancient village, the name of which survives even today in one of the wards of Kannur Municipality. Another version is that Kannur might have assumed its name from one of the , deities of the Hindu pantheon, a compound of two words, Kannan (Lord Krishna) and Ur (place) making it the place of Lord Krishna. In this context, it is worth mentioning that the deity of the Katalayi Sreekrishna temple was originally installed in a shrine at Katalayi Kotta in the south eastern part of the present Kannur town.

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Kizhunna Beach

Kizhunna, the hidden pearl of the North, offers a wonderful water view along with soft sand and rock formations that one can sleep or rest on. Kizhunna is an extremely secluded beach in Kannur that is frequented by those who prioritise solitude over all other characteristics. The gentle wind and warm sands make for a delightful blend to simply have a stroll or a relaxing sunbath in the middle of the day.

Palakayyam Thattu

Tucked away in the verdant greenery of the Western Ghats and soaring at a dizzying altitude of 3500 feet above sea level, Palakayyam Thattu is one of the most beautiful hill stations in the entire state of Kerala. Adorned with luxuriously dense greenery, sky-touching trees and majestic hillocks, the view that Palakayyam Thattu enjoys is one that you will rarely find.

Ezhimala

Ezhimala (ezhu means seven and mala means mountain in Malayalam), is a seven-peaked mountain, about 55 kms from Kannur. History The historically significant Ezhimala has an interesting past that dates back to the Sangha period. It was the headquarters of the Ezhimala kings and later, of the Mooshika kings. It witnessed the battles between Chola and Chera dynasties in the 11th century.

Lighthouse

The Kannur Lighthouse is located near the Payyambalam Beach, a few kilometers from Kannur town. It is adjacent to the Sea View Park and the Government Guest House. The lighthouse is still active and overlooks the Arabian Sea. The lighthouse at Kannur is still often referred to as the Cannanore lighthouse.

Mappila Bay

Mappila Bay is a natural harbor situated at Ayikkara. On one side of the bay is Fort St. Angelo, built by the Portuguese and the other side is the Arakkal Palace. The bay was famous during the Kolathiri's regime as a commercial harbour that linked Kolathunadu with Lakshadweep and foreign countries, in imports.

Payyambalam Beach

The Payyambalam Beach is an impeccably maintained destination in Kannur. This secluded location is known for providing one with the opportunity to simply relax or enjoy a family picnic in absolute tranquillity. Surfing and swimming options are also available for those who seek a little adventure.