Part
of the famous Malabar region, Kannur has historically always been in the
thick of action. Kollathiri Rajas, Pazhassi Rajas, Ali Rajas, The
Portuguese, The Dutch, The French, The British, then the freedom
struggle etc are all part of its history. Forts, Temples, Beaches and
the temple festivals make Kannur worth visiting. In and Out of Kannur
Nearest airports are Manglore (150 km ), Calicut (110 km), Cochin (310
km) and Bangalore (324 km). Trains are a better way to reach Kannur. All
major trains stop at Kannur. There are trains from Bombay, Goa,
Mangalore, Madras, Trivandrum, Cochin, Calicut and Coimbatore.
Sree
Ramaswami temple, Thiruvangadi (23 km)
This temple is famous for
its carvings on its walls. This temple is said to be over 400 years old.
The temple is near Tellicherry.
How to reach
- Air
The nearest airport is at Karipur, Calicut about
93km south.
- Rail
Kannur railway station is an important rail head
of the Southern Railway and is well linked to major towns up country
as well as within the State.
- Road
Kannur is accessible by road.
