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6aruna Says: I had visited this temple in the 90's and was mesmerized by the theyyams and the ritualistic dancing to drum beats.That time i couldn't stay back and enjoy since we had a train to catch.This time i stayed overnight, Saw the colorful theyyams and their psychedelic dance...
alycat Says: The Payyambalam beach is a beautiful beach, an ideal place to spend evenings, irrespepctive of seasons. There was a slight drizzle when we were at the beach, but still a great place to spend time.
Homestay on a beautiful beachfront
rizan Says: IF you wish to relax and enjoy nature or watch theyyam - that is one of the best things to do in Kannur- just head to Thottada Beach near Aadi Kadalai Temple. There are few guest houses there. Kannur Becah House in exceptionally good. Just on the beachfront and a on a...
castorp75 Says: This mini zoo is 18 km from Cannanore. It is not a big deal but a good place to kill time while you are doing your investigation on theyyam rituals. Lots of types of snakes are on display (incl. a king cobra) and sometimes there are snake shows (only in the local Malayalam...
castorp75 Says: This fort complex was built in the 1500's by the Portugals when the town of Cannanore was an important spice trading post. The fort changed hands several times (Dutch, British) but now it is a very peaceful and relaxing spot where you can make long walks while admiring the...
Don't leave without attending a THEYYAM ritual
castorp75 Says: Our only reason for coming to this tourist-free town in the northern part of Kerala was to watch a night-long ritualistic theyyam performance which are only held in the 50 km vicinity of this town and nowhere else in India. The place where we have found one was a so-called...
santhosh_kumar_d Says: I think this is the only drive-in beach available in the whole coast of kerala. Nice place and if one is careful not to go on weekends, the entire beach is hers/his. Its also a fishing coast, so expect some activity in the mornings, but this happens only in one portions....
Global Village: Home Stay in Cannanore/Kannur
priyeshvp Says: Specially made for the visitors of Theyyam&Kathakali and other martial arts of kerala.. IndependentLimited ExpenseSecurityBudget Traveling
Natural abode: Local hospitality
alycat Says: Any traveler will tell that nothing beats the experience of staying in a place with a native person. The insight and hospitality that one will experience will be amazing. We were fortunate enough to stay at an acquintance's house for 2 days and be treated with amazing...
Costa Malabari: Pleasant homestay, excellent food, great beach
iblatt Says: We spent two very pleasant days in the relaxed atmosphere of Costa Malabari. This is a homestay on the coast, in a village near Kannur; it is beautifully situated on a cliff overlooking a picturesque bay. It's a 1 minute descent to a beautiful, quiet, semi-private sandy...
Kannur Beach House: A discovery in Kerala
rizan Says: Great location, unique combination of beachfront and a river.Excellant host, food and frindly local peopleRoom basic, clean and seaviewA loss if you do not go there after reaching Kannur ! Great locationEcellant hospitality
Hotel Royal Omars: Cheap quality accomodation in the center
castorp75 Says: There aren't a lot of accommodation possibilities in this tourist-free but friendly city. There are a few 3-star hotels in the vicinity of the railway station but most of them are often fully booked, so advance reservation is not a bad idea. Hotel Royal Omars is a 3-star...
India Coffee House: Authentic Malabar
alycat Says: They have this old coffee shop which you have to go to sample the Kerala coffee, it close to the railway station, ask for directions!
Come here with the Cannanore express train
castorp75 Says: As we came here from Alleppey (Alappuzha), it was a sensible thing to take the Cannanore Express for this cc. 350km journey which starts from Alleppey (departure station) at 15:00 in the afternoon and arrives at Cannanore at 23:15 in the evening (end station). As the train...
alycat Says: When we asked our host to suggest a good place to have authentic Malabar meal on a banana leaf, we had no malafide intention to have it at his place, but he being so gracious he arranged an amazing meal at home, with cooks imported from the neigborhood and food cooked...
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They have this old coffee shop which you have to go to sample the Kerala coffee, it close to the railway station, ask for directions!
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The perfect base to find a theyyam ritual
Our only reason for coming to this tourist-free town in the northern part of Kerala was to watch a night-long ritualistic theyyam performance which are only held in the 50 km vicinity of this town and...
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Cannanore or Kannur isnt high on most of tourists map of Kerala. It has a valid reason though, its mostly a commercial region without much to offer in terms of a getaway. But amazingly, as is every......
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Most tourists do the southern part of Kerala, from Kochi and down to Kovalam (I did too the first time I went). But going north is worth a try. The Kannur area has less people, few tourists,...
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