All about Kannur
Kannur is a city in Kannur district of kerala. It is also known as Cannanore.Kannur is the forth largest urban agglomeration in India.This is the largest city of North Malabar region.Kannur municipality is one of the oldest municipalities of the state.
Kannur : Details
State: Kerala
District: Kannur
Population: 5,74,876 (in 2010)
Kannur is also known as Cannanore, which is in Kannur district of Kerala.During the British rule in India Kannur was known by its Portugese name Cannanore.This is the largest city of North Malabar region.Kannur municipality is one of the oldest municipality and is established in 1867.
Kannur is of great strategic military importance. It houses one of the 62 military cantonments and is currently headquarters of the Defense Security
corps.
Places to be visited
Kannur is famous for its pristine beaches, and 'Theyyam',its native performing art and its handloom industry. Kannur is known as the land of looms and lores, because of the loom industry working in the district ritualistic folk arts held in temples.Payyambalam beach
It is an enchanting picnic spot which attracts the tourists and local people.A sculpture mother and child by Kanayi Kunhiraman is an attractive feature of the beach garden.It is the largest and most beautiful beach of Kerala.Many movies have shot in this location.The beach is just 2km away from the town.Arakkal Museum
Arakkal museum is dedicated to the Arakkal family,the only Muslim royal family in Kerala. The darbar hall section of the palace is converted in to a museum by Government of Kerala.It is opened in July 2005.It is located in Ayikara.Vismaya Amusement Park
This amusement park is developed and run by Malabar Tourist Development Co-operative limited.It is located near the famous Muthappan temple in Parashinikadavu.It is a favorite holiday destination in Malabar.It is officially inaugurated in 2008.Muzhapilangad Beach
Muzhapilangad beach is a drive in beach in Kannur.It is located parallel to NH17 between Kannur and Thalassery.It has become a favorite picnic spot for the Europeans sincelate 90s.Transportation
Kannur is on the National highway 17.
Kozhikode International Airport is 125kims away from the Kannur town.
The nearest all weather sea port is Mangalore in Karnataka state.
Kannur railway station is the nearest railway station which is connected to the major cities of Kerala state.
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