Fort St AngeloSt Angelo Fort was long known as the Kannur fort which was built by a Portuguese viceroy, Don Francisco De Almeida. In the 17th century, the Dutch took away the St Angelo Fort from the Portuguese and sold it to Ali Raja of Kannur. After this, the fort was further passed on in the hands of the Britishers. As of today, the St Angelo Fort or the Kannur Fort is supervised by the ASI (Archeological Survey of India). From the fort you can avail magnificent views of the Moppila Bay. It is a fishing harbor and a natural fishing bay. On the other end, there is Dhramadom Island that is spread over an area of 5 acres. Separated by the mainland by a mere 100 meters, the island and the Arabian sea unite at a distance. Another place to see near the fort is St. Anne's Chapel.
Arakkal KettuArakkal Kettu was once the residence of the erstwhile royal family of Kerala – The Arakkal. A number of modifications have been done on this place lately. Descendants of the Raja still live somewhere in the vicinity of the Arakkal Kettu.
Meenkunnu Kannur BeachWhen you make your way through the coarse patches of the coconut groves, you don’t expect something fascinating around. However, that’s not true in this part of Kerala. Here, you’ll be welcomed by the beautiful Meenkunnu Kannur Beach. The blue waters from the beach splash onto the rocks and produces loud noises. Further, the beach’s golden sand is inviting and will allure you. You can rent a luxurious Kannur beach house and have a pleasure filled and luxurious stay near the beach.
Payyambalam BeachPayyambalam Beach is definitely the biggest beach of Kannur. It attracts a number of tourists all round the year. On the entrance of the beach there is a beautiful garden and a huge statue of a mother with a child. This statue is a work of the renowned sculpture Kanayi Kunhiraman. Usually, the tourists who are in Kannur for a holiday spend an evening in the park near the beach. Go a little further from here and you can enjoy the beautiful sunset here.
Shri Muthappan ParassinikadavuShri Muthappan Parassinikadavu is a temple that is devoted to the hunter version of Lord Vishnu, Shri Muthappan. Visited in large numbers, the temple is an important sightseeing attraction of Kerala.
Valapattanam BackwaterRiver Valapattanam originates in the Kodagu’s Western Ghats. In the Malabar region, this is believed to be the lengthiest one. When here, taking a boat ride to explore the surroundings here is the most important thing to do. The boat ride starts from Parassinikadavu Temple. You also have an option to stay here overnight in a houseboat.
Muzhapilangad BeachMuzhapilangad Beach is the longest beaches of Kerala. It is equally delightful for those who want to enjoy a good swim in the clear waters or those who wish to simply laze around in the solitude. It is not very crowded and happens to be cleaner than the other beaches in the vicinity. It happens to be the solo drive in beach of the country.
Subramania PeralasserySubramania Peralassery Temple is a place where Lord Rama along with Lakshman took a stoppage to free Goddess Sita from the clutches of Ravana in Lanka. You can find a number of copper and bronze idols of snake everywhere here. You can also find a temple tank that is must see sight here.
Tellicherry FortTellicherry fort is situated about 22 km from Kannur. Parched on top of the rocky hill on the
Thalasseri beach, this fort was built by Lord Wellesley in the year 1708. Back then, it was
largely used for military purposes. From the top of the fort, you can get the view of ruins of old Angelican Church and St Rosary Church. It also holds the cemetery of Edward Brennan
Gundert's BungalowGundert's Bungalow is the erstwhile residence of Dr. Herman Gundert who was a German scholar. This bungalow is one fine example of colonial mansion. Inside the bungalow, there is a massive door, wide verandah and deep eaves that allows you to explore and roam around.
Aralam Wild Life SanctuarySituated about 35 km from Thalessery, the Aralam Wild Life Sanctuary is home to the semi evergreen and tropical forests. Inside the sanctuary you can find animals such as Elephants, various type Squirrels, Leopards, Boars, Jungle Cats, Deer, Bisons along with few rare species of birds.
