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With
the Western Ghats in the east (Coorg district of Karnataka State),
Kozhikode and Wayanad districts in the south, Lakshadweep sea in
the west and Kasaragod in the north, Kannur district is bounded
by a wealth of natural beauty. The district itself which shares
much of this natural splendour has been a key contributor to the
cultural, religious, political and industrial heritage of the State.
In addition, Kannur enjoys the credit of having been the cradle
of many a colourful folk art and folk music of Kerala.
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The Ezhimala Mountain and Beach lie at the northern boundary
of Kannur. Rare medical herbs (Ramayana) with mythological significance
grow on Ezhimala, the strange seven-peaked range.
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| 2kms from
Kannur. Payyambalam, the long, lovely beach is a local picnic spot.
Flat lateric cliffs jut into the sea at one end. Picturesque and incredibly
beautiful, the beach is only walking distance from Fort St. Angelo.
The Naura Cafeteria and well laid out gardens greet the visitor to
Payyambalam. |
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| 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. 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. The fort, which is now
under the Archaeological Survey of India, offers fascinating views
of the Mappila bay fishing harbour.
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A
sacred place of the Vaishnava cult, the deity of the temple is Sree
Krishna. The sculptures on the walls of the sanctum sanctorum are
in a class by themselves. The annual temple festival, usually held
in March, is a colourful event.
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Black
rocks protect this long, clean beach from the currents of the deep,
making its shallow waters a swimmer's paradise. Perhaps this is
Kerala's only drive-in beach where you can drive down the entire
length of 4 km. |
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| » How
to reach Cannanore(kannur) |
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By Air : Kannur is easily reachable by air as the nearest airport
is the Kozhikode Airport, which is located at a distance of 93 kilometers
from Kannur to the south.
By Rail : Kannur has its own railway station and is an important
junction in Kerala. Trains from many neighboring states also pass
through this town to reach other places. Thus, it is well connected
by rail to Kerala and other nearby states.
By Road : Kannur is well linked by a wide network of roads and can
be reached from anywhere in Kerala |
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