Places to visit in Kannur

Kannur also known as Cannanore, is a city in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the District of Kannur and 518 km north of state capital Trivandrum. Kannur is bordered by the Western Ghats in the east, Wayanad in the south, Lakshadweep Islands in the west and Kasaragod in the north. Kannur covers an area of 2997 square km. The Kannur district is bounded by a wealth of natural beauty. This district has also contributed in the cultural, religious, political and industrial heritage of Kerala. Kannur has also been the cradle of colourful folk art and music of Kerala. 

 St. Angelo’s Fort:

• St. Angelo's Fort, which stands magnificently on a slope sitting above the ocean, has a critical place in the verifiable guide of Kerala. The post, otherwise called the Kannur fortification, lies three kilometers west of Kannur.
• Today, the stronghold is an ensured landmark under the Archeological Survey of India.
• The huge fortification is triangular fit as a fiddle and worked of laterite.

Pythal Mala:

A little slope station tucked in the woodland of Kodagu in the Kannur region of Kerala, Pythal Mala is a standout amongst the most excellent crests in the Western Ghats that entrances any individual who has been here. Standing tall at 4500 ft, Pythal Mala is the tallest top in the area of Kannur and an extremely prevalent trekking goal for all the nature and enterprise sweethearts out there.

Pazhazzi Dam:

• Pazhassi Dam is a dam named after incredible ruler Pazhassi Raja situated in Kannur District of Kerala India. It for the most part fills in as a water system dam, contacting the majority of the Kannur District. The water from this dam likewise meets the drinking water prerequisite of Kannur region.
• Dam is encompassed by rich green woods and offers extraordinary picturesque magnificence. The DTPC gives joy drifting offices at the store. It is likewise an extraordinary cookout spot for nearby individuals.

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary:

• The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is spread more than 55 sq km of undulating forested good countries on the inclines of the Western Ghats. The most astounding top here - Katti Betta - ascends to a lofty 1145 m above ocean level.
• Secured with tropical and semi evergreen woodlands, the Aralam Sanctuary is home to a huge assortment of widely varied vegetation endemic toward the Western Ghats. Elephant, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, yapping deer, Nilgiri langur, Hanuman langur, Malabar goliath squirrel, and so on can be seen here.

Snake Park:

The spot is Snake Park in Kannur District. Parassinkkadavu Snake Park is around 16 km far from Kannur town and 10 Kms from Thaliparamba in the Kannur locale of North Kerala. The Snake Park is a celebrated milestone in Parassinikkadavu, which is 2 km far from National Highway (NH) 17. The Famous Parassinikkadavu Temple is closer to this stop. The recreation center is not more than ½ sections of land, but rather having assortment of trees and creatures here alongside snakes. The Park houses an extensive assortment of snakes and other little creatures, including the Spectacled Cobra, King Cobra, Russell's snake, Krait and different pit snakes. There is likewise an extensive gathering of non-noxious snakes including pythons.