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Kannur is popularly known as the city of Looms and Lores.Kannur district is bound in the east by the Western Ghats, in the west by the Arabian Sea, in the north by the Kasargode District and in the south by the Mahe region of the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
Formerly a major port, Kannur is now a city known for its handloom and beedi industries. Some of Kerala's finest weavers come from this district. Kannur is also the headquarters of the country's largest and best-run beedi cooperative which produces the famous brand, Kerala Dinesh Beedi. Marco Polo is supposed to have referred to Kannur as a great emporium of spices.
In the 15th century, the Portuguese arrived in Kannur to establish one of their earliest settlements. A reminder of this is the St. Angelo's Fort built in 1505 AD by the first Portuguese Viceroy. Kannur's history is marked by foreign invasions and the activities of colonial powers.
Kannur district is endowed with sufficient number of rivers. Valapattanam River which originates from Western Ghats is the longest river in the district. Most of the rivers are navigable. Anjarakany, Kuppam, Mahe and Thalassery are the other rivers. Kannur district has extensive forest areas which may be classified under two heads namely reserve forests and vested forests.
Tourist Places
Payyambalam Beach Payyambalam beach is a beach in kannur district of kerala in india widely admired for its beauty. this long secluded beach is situated around 2 k ...more
The Pearlview Regency
The Pearlview Regency with its magnificent architecture and exquisitely tiled roof has a majestic gr... more hotel info Hotel Services: Health Centre, Credit Cards, Business Centre, Restaurants and Bars, Money Exchange, Safe, Swimming Pool.
Taxis, city buses and auto rickshaws are available.
How to reach
By Air:
Nearest Airport is Calicut, 109 km from Kannur. From Calicut, one can hire taxis, buses or luxury coaches to reach to Kannur.
By Rail:
The Kannur railway station has some direct trains to the major cities of Kerala and nearby states.
By Road:
Kannur is very well connected with the cities of Kerala via the roadways network. Some important distances from Kannur are: Cochin- 278 Km, Kasarogd- 66 Km, Calicut- 90 Km, Palakkad- 209 Km and Trivandrum- 465 Km
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