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Kannur (Kerala) |
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Temperature |
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Summer - Max 38C, Min 25, Winter - Max 32, Min 20 |
Clothing |
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Light Tropical,Woolen Best |
Best Season For Visit |
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October to March
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Rainfall |
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254 cm |
STD Code |
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0497 |
Language |
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Malayali, English, Hindi |
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Calicut is situated in the south Indian state of Kerala on the southwest coast of the Arabian Sea. The district extends from latitude 11°15' N to 75°49' E. Basking in the idyllic setting of the serene Arabian Sea on the west and mesmeric peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east, this district has all the required ingredients to fascinate a tourist. |
The outer world came to know about India in 1498 when Vasco da Gama came to Calicut and obtained permission to carry out trade from here. Quickly in succession came the English and Dutch. Disputes over the control of Calicut continued for a long time until 1792, when the East India Company went into an agreement with the local Zamori rulers to directly administer this area. Kerala was declared a state in 1956, and Calicut today is one of the most important centers of trade and business in this progressive state. |
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St. Angelo Fort |
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This seafront Laterite Fort was constructed in 1505 AD by the first Portuguese Kannur Travel Guide Viceroy, Don Francisco De Almeda with the consent of the ruling Kolathiri Raja. After changing hands from the Portuguese to the Dutch and then to the English, the fort became one of the important military centres of the British in Malabar. The fort, which is now under the Archaeological Survey of India, offers fascinating views of the Mappila bay fishing harbour. |
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Arakkal Kettu |
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This was the residence of the former Arakkal Ali Rajas, the only Muslim Royal Family of Kerala. |
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Kizhunna Ezhara Beach |
This beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most secluded beaches in Kerala. |
Meenkunnu Beach |
Uncrowded, the beach is a tourists' paradise, with golden sand and surf. |
Valapattanam |
The small town on the Valapattanam river is well known for its wood based industries and timber trade. The port of Azhikkal and Azhikkal Beach are located nearby. Western India Plywoods Limited, the largest wood based industry in the country and also one of the largest of its kind in South East Asia, is a major industrial concern here. |
Parassinikadavu |
stands on the banks of the Valapattanam river. This pilgrim centre is famous for the Muthappan Theyyam performed every morning and evening. The DTPC provides pleasure boating on the river near the temple. Accommodation is available nearby. |
The Snake Park |
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the only one of its kind in the State and perhaps the whole of India. There are three snake pits, fifteen glass cases for snakes and two large glass houses for King Cobras in the park. Snake demonstrations conducted every hour draw large crowds of visitors. (Open 0900 - 1730 hrs everyday) |
Dharmadam Island |
The small 5 acre island covered with coconut palms and dense bushes is a beautiful sight from the beach. Permission is required to enter this privately owned island. |
Muzhapilangad Beach |
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Black rocks protect this long, clean beach from the currents of the deep, making its shallow waters a swimmer's paradise. Perhaps this is Kerala's only drive-in beach where you can drive down the entire length of 4 km. |
Gundert Bungalow |
Dr. Herman Gundert, the revered German missionary, scholar and lexicographer lived in this bungalow for 20 years from 1839. It was here that one of the first Malayalam dictionaries and the first Malayalam Newspaper - Paschimodayam - took shape. |
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Trichambaram Temple |
A sacred place of the Vaishnava cult, the deity of the temple is Sree Krishna. The sculptures on the walls of the sanctum sanctorum are in a class by themselves. The annual temple festival, usually held in March, is a colourful event. |
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Hill Stations In Kannur |
Pythal Mala |
This enchanting hill staion, situated 4,500 ft.above sea level near the Kerala - Karnataka border is rich in flora and fauna. It is a six kilometer trek to the top of the hills. |
Ezhimala |
The beautiful beach here has a hillock nearby (286 m high). A Naval Academy is being developed here. |
Kasaragod District |
Situated 750 m above sea level, Ranipuram is famous for its trekking trails and varied vegetation - evergreen shoal woods, monsoon forests grasslands. |
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Get Kannur |
Visit by Air - Access through air is quite easy as Indian
Airlines and Jet Air connect Calicut with the Gulf countries,
Mumbai, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Kochi, Goa, and Tiruchirapalli. |
Visit by Rail -Calicut is connected to all the major cities of
India through rail link. The station is around 2 km south of
Mananchira Square.
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