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 Srikrishna temple was originally installed in a shrine at Katalayi Kotta in the south eastern part of the present Kannur town. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

HISTORY
There is no evidence of the Paleolithic man having lived in this region . Nevertheless , rock-cut caves and Megalithic burial sites of the Neolithic age have come to light in certain parts of the district. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India. The Thaliparamba-Kannur-Thalassery area abounds in rock -cut caves, dolments, burial stone circles and menhirs , all of Megalithic burial order. It can be assumed that the first batch of Aryan immigrants into the State entered the district through the Tuluva region. Places of Tourist Interest

The tourism potential for Kannur district is high. The St.Angelos Fort in the Kannur Cantonment, which was constructed in 1505, is a symbol of Portuguese architecture and attracts plenty of tourists. The Thalassery Fort is an important tourist centre. Kannur beach and Ezhimala are known for scenic beauty. Places of historic importance, like the house of Gundert, who composed the first Malayalam -English Dictionary and the mosque at Madayi constructed in 1124, using marble brought from Mecca attract many tourists. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

Fort St.Angelos
Fort St.Angelos is in the west of Kannur town. It was built in 1505 by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francisco De Almeida, with the permission of the Kolathiris, on a promontory jutting into the Lakshadweep sea. Explore the hotels and packages with Indian Travel Agent.

The Dutch captured the fort in 1663 and sold it to the Ali Raja of Kannur in 1772 and in 1790 it came into the possession of the British.The British rebuilt it and made it their most important station in Malabar.This fort is in a fairly good state of preservation, though parts of it have collapsed. A few obsolete guns are seen at the place. The fort is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.

Thalassery Fort
The British arrived in Thalassery in 1683 and errected a goods shed there. They shifted their commercial capital to Thalassery from Kozhikode, following obstruction from the Dutch.

In 1700, the British built the Thalassery Fort on a small hill called Tiruvellapadkunnu and in 1708, it was strengthened by increasing its height and with bastions. The fort is a square structure built of laterite and is distinguished by its massive ventilated walls and strong flanking bastions. It was here that Haider's captain was imprisoned.The famous St.John's Anglican church is behind this fort. Explore the hotels and packages with Indian Travel Agent.

Snake Park at Parassinikkadavu
The Snake Park at Parassinikkadavu is situated 18 kms. away from Kannur town. It is one of the known snake parks in the country. The park is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of snakes, most of which are becoming extinct gradually. There is a large collection of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes.

Payyambalam Beach
| The Payyambalam beach is one of the beautiful beaches in this State and is an ideal place to spend evenings, irrespective of seasons. It is very near to Kannur town. The mortal remains of Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pilla, A.K.Gopalan, K.P.Gopalan, Pamban Madhavan and K.G.Marar are laid to rest near this resort. Explore the hotels and packages with Indian Travel Agent.

Moppila Bay
Moppila Bay is a natural fishing harbour, lying near to Fort St. Angelos
Muzhappilangad Drive -in Beach
It is 15 k.m from Kannur and 8 k.m from Thalasseri. Black rocks protect this long, clean beach from the currents of the deep,making its shallows waters a swimmer's paradise . Perhaps this is Kerala only drive-in beach. Where are can drive entire length of 4 km We provide tourist transport in India.
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Gundert Bungalow
Gundert Bangalow in 20 k.m away from Kannur, near Thalasseri Town on the national high way at Illikunnu Dr.Herman Gundert, the revered German Missionary, scholar and lexicographer lived in this bungalow for 20 years from 1839. It was here that one of the first Malayalam dictionaries and the first Malayalam newspaper Paschimodayam took shape.

Pazhassi Dam
An ideal retreat for tourists, the dam site is famous for its scenic beauty. The D.T.P.C provides pleasure boating facilities at the reservoir. Accommodation is available at the Project Inspection Bungalow and its dormitories. We provide tourist transport in India.

Pythal Mala
This enchanting hill station 65 km from Kannur Town, situated 4,500 ft. above sea level near the Kerala- Karnataka border, is rich in flora and fauna. It is a 6 km trek to the top of the hills.
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Thiruvangad Temple.
The Thiruvangad temple, dedicated to Sree Rama, is an important temple. The temple is generally known as the Brass Pagoda from the copper sheeting of its roof.

Mosque at Thalassery
The Juma Masjid situated near the Maidan in the heart of Thalassery town is one of the most beautiful mosques in the district. It is said to be more than a thousand years old and has been rebuilt in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. We provide travel & tours in India.

Mosque at Madayi
The most interesting building at Madayi is the beautiful old mosque which was founded by Malik Ibin Dinar.
A block of white marble in the mosque is believed to have been brought from Mecca by the founder himself. The grave of an Arab divine, who renovated this mosque, is also seen here.
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Jagannatha Temple
The Jagannatha Temple, set up by Sree Narayana Guru in 1908, is another important temple. It is situated on a raised ground in the midst of paddy fields and was built by raising funds from the rich and the poor alike.
The scheduled caste and tribe men were admitted to this temple in 1924. We provide travel & tours in India.

St. John's Church
The St. John's church, situated beneath the walls of the Thalassery Fort, was built in 1869 with the funds provided by the Master Attendent, Mr.Edward Brennen.

Annapurneswari Temple
The Annapurneswari temple, situated at Cherukunnu near Thaliparamba, is believed to have been constructed by Parasurama. According to tradition, Annapurneswari of Kasi (Banaras) came to Cherukunnu in a ship with three maid servants and a number of their followers. Later, the goddess proceeded to the spot where the temple is now situated. Indian packages with Indian Travel Agent.