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Baby Beach

The baby beach, in general, an extension of the famous Payyambalam beach, which happens to be one of the popular places to visit in Kannur is a smaller beach located in Kannur, which is much popular for its attractive shoreline. It happens to be a very happening hotspot for vacationers as well as the local residents.

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Cannanore Lighthouse

Towering at the height of 75 feet, the lighthouse in Kannur is the first lighthouse to be constructed in Kerala. First built in 1903, the place has a history as well as cultural significance. The vantage point offers spectacular and awe-inspiring views of the entire district of Kannur, the vast expanse of the Arabian sea, and the Baby beach.

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Fort St. Angelos

Considered as one of the most historic sites in Kannur, the St. Angelo Fort was constructed by the first Portuguese viceroy of India. The fort is triangular in shape appears as a massive yet magnificent structure standing at the helm of the ruthless sea.

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Madayipara

Spread over a massive 700 acres, the hillock of Madayipura is considered as one of the most famous Kannur tourist places. The gorgeous laterite plateau offers unique and differently coloured hues in every season. Visit the hillock in summer and feast your eyes on the lovely earthy brown and tangerine shades.

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Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach

Famous as Kerala’s only drive-in beach, the Muzhappilangad offers some of the most stunning views of the yellow and orange sun setting along the golden sandy beaches of Malabar coast. The 4 km stretch of land running along the ocean is perfect for taking a romantic, leisurely stroll with your partner or just drive on the beach and soak in the naked natural splendour around. No timing restrictions. There is no fee charged to enter the beach but if you want to drive a vehicle on the beach, you are charged INR 10.

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Palakkayam Thattu

Palakkayam Thattu is one of the alluring places to visit in Kannur near the Western Ghats because of the verdant greenery and dizzying height of about 3350 feet above the sea level.

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Payyambalam Beach

The Payyambalam Beach is considered as one of the unspoiled beaches in Kerala, adorned with golden sand and foamy white waters of the Arabian Sea. With its peaceful and inviting aura, the Payyambalam beach is an ideal destination for visitors to spend a long holiday.

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Peralassery

Located 14 km away from Kannur is the famous pilgrimage site known as Peralassery hosting the holy Sri Subramania temple. The temple is devoted to Lord Subramanya, the son of Lord Shiva and a revered figure in the Hindu religion.

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Sundareswara Temple

One of the most famous Kannur tourist places is the Sundareswara temple. The temple is considered to be one of the most important pilgrimage places for devotees of Lord Shiva.

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Vismaya Water Park

Vismaya Water Park is one of the most visited tourist places in Kannur. The water park found its way into the limelight in the year 2008 by the Malabar Tourism Development Co-operative Limited (MTDC) and since then it has been boasting with its world-class architecture of splash pools, amusement rides, restaurants, casual shops, prayer halls, and conference halls that the tourists enjoy. Also, the park’s amazing interior adds to the beauty of the infrastructure and sets the perfect ambience for the visitors.

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Arakkal Museum Kannur

The Arakkal Kettu Museum is located at Ayikkara, a small coastal village in Kannur district. It offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Arakkal Ali Rajas, Kerala’s only Muslim royal family. The museum is actually a section of the Arakkal Kettu (Arakkal Royal Palace). The durbar hall (king’s court) of the Arakkal Kettu has been converted into a museum by the Government of Kerala and was opened to the public in 2005. Visitors can explore the palace, administrative block, and mosques within the complex. Surviving members of the royal family still live at the Arakkal Kettu.

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Kannur Light House

At a distance of 2 km from Kannur Railway Station, Kannur Lighthouse is a lighthouse situated near Payyambalam Beach in Kannur town of Kerala. Adjacent to the Sea View Park and the Government Guest House, it is the fourth largest lighthouse in Kerala and one of the popular Kannur Tourist Places.

Also known as Cannanore Lighthouse, the lighthouse is still active and overlooks the Arabian Sea. In 1843, the British introduced a system of hoisting a lantern with an oil wick lamp in order to warn ships. A masonry pedestal was constructed in 1903 on the rampart of Kannur fort and placed a double wick oil lamp inside the 4th order dioptric lens and lantern on this pedestal. The light was made available during fair seasons only, from September to May every year.

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The Parassinikkadavu Snake Park

Regarded as one of the finest snake sanctuaries of Asia, the Parassinikadavu Snake Park is the pride of the south. It is one of the most prominent reptile preservation centres in the country and is the only one in Kerala. The Parassinikadavu Snake Park is home to over 150 different species of reptiles like crocodiles, monitor lizards and snakes- both venomous and non-venomous. Not only reptiles and amphibians, but this snake park also goes a long way to preserve and protect many wild mammals, marine creatures as well as rare avifauna- both endemic and migratory.

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Mappila Bay

Mappila Bay, or Mopila Bay, is a natural harbour located in the city of Kannur in Kerala. In its past, the Mappila Bay served as a major port, connecting the Malabar to lands far and wide. The Bay is surrounded by some colonial-era architecture, in the magnificent Fort St. Angelo, built by the Portuguese in the 15th century. There's also the Arrakulam Palace and Museum on the other side of the harbour, dedicated to the Arakulam kingdom that ruled the Cannanore city-state in the 1500s.

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Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary

The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Kannur, Kerala, is the northernmost wildlife reserve in the state and the only wildlife sanctuary in the district, making it a prominent destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Spanning 55 square kilometers, the sanctuary is a verdant paradise nestled in the Western Ghats and is home to an extraordinary diversity of flora and fauna.