Tourist attractions in Kannur

Kannur, India has a number of tourist attractions including beaches, hills, temples and other monuments.

The Snake Park was set up by the Visha Chikista Kendra at Pappinisseri and has become a centre of attraction to both foreign and domestic tourists.

The park is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of snakes, many species of which are facing gradual extinction.

St. Angelo Fort, built in 1505 by Sir Francisco de Almeida, the first Portuguese Viceroy of India, is situated near the coast and about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Kannur town.

Even now, it is in a fairly good state of preservation, and is a protected monument under Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Later they obtained a site from Vadakkelamkur, the de facto ruler of Kolathunad and established a factory at Tellicherry in 1708.

A base reception centre and a watchtower atop the cliff function for the benefit of tourists and trekkers.

It is a conspicuous, isolated cluster of hills, forming a promontory, 38 km north of Kannur town.

A flourishing sea port and centre of trade in ancient Kerala, it was one of the major battle fields of the Chola-Chera war of the 11th century.

An old mosque, believed to contain the mortal remains of Shaikh Abdul Latif, a Muslim reformist, is also located here.

The hillock of Madayipara, which carries several signs of historic relevance, is also a place important from a religious point of view.

Here, a pond in the shape of a hand held mirror, connected to ancient Jewish settlers, is another historic attraction.

The lake near the temple will not go dry even in hot summer months and remains a source of nourishment to life forms.

On April 14 2012 the church was opened for the believers by the function presided by Rev: Mar George Valyamattam Metropolitan.