Kannur

The City of Looms and Lores, Kannur

Best Time of Visit

December to February

Ideal Duration for Visit

3-4 Days

Average Budget

4000 INR per person

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Kannur

The City of Looms and Lores, Kannur

Best Time of Visit

December to February

Ideal Duration for Visit

3-4 Days

Average Budget

4000 INR per person

Planning Toolkit

Summer

The summer in Kannur can be enjoyed freely on the beaches and flowersome landscapes. Though it rains during summer, people keep a blind eye and keep travelling.

Rainy

Kannur receives heavy rainfall annually during the monsoon. Sometimes the rain continues for a weak resulting blockage and traffic on roads. Rainy seasons are advised to be avoided.

Autumn

Autumn is enjoyed subsequently because of the dry weather. People like taking a stroll around the seashores and lurking around the city lanes.

Winter

Winter is advised as the best season to visit Kannur where one can touch the clouds from the Western Ghats. Adventure sports in water bodies, exploring museums and forts can be the best fun of your trip.

Kannur has the best Drive-in beach!

Muzhappilangad Beach is featured among top 6 drive-in beaches in the world in a BBC article.

Remains of St. Angelo Fort!

In 2015, thousands of cannonballs of several kilos were discovered from the Fort premises which are believed to be the buried parts of military preparedness of the Portuguese.

Where does the name "Ezhimala" come from?

Ezhimala is the aggregation of "Ezhu" and "Mala" which means 7 and peaks respectively. The 7 peaks here are believed to have been dropped by Lord Hanuman while carrying the Sanjeevani herb.

Taxis/ Autorickshaws

Taxis and Rickshaws are available at a very cheap rate in the city and are accessible anytime anywhere.

Bus

The fare charge of the town buses are very minimal and they connect almost every tourism place. City buses can be boarded from "Prabhath Bus Stop".

Rented Bike/ scooties

Rented two-wheelers are so far the best way to travel the city. There are easily available renting sites and bikes can be hired with zero inconvenience.

On Foot

If you are a person who has got a passion for travelling, you should definitely go for the walking option. You can visit beaches as per your wish. Exploring the city and Knowing it closely can be fulfilled on foot only.

Language

English is spoken mostly. Malayalam is the local language.

Crime Ratio

32.41% which is low.

Literacy Rate

93.67%

Population

2,800,534