Kannur - Preserving Kerala’s History
Kannur district in Kerala is special or unique in the sense that it has successfully preserved the ancient history dating back to thousands of years and merged it with the best of modern day developments. The end result is a place whose landscape is dotted with several ancient ruins, historical monuments from colonial period to the present day infrastructure.
Kannur is now a fully developed district counted amongst one of the 10 best cities to live in India, yet without losing the charm and legacy of the bygone age. Also known as Cannanore which was the previous anglicized name of Kannur, Kannur is famous for its art & cultural performances, for being the fourth largest urban aggregation in Kerala and for its picturesque beaches.
The name ‘Kannur’ is derived from two Malayalam words ‘Kannan’ meaning Lord Krishna and 'Ur' meaning place, and thus its combined meaning is the place of Lord Krishna. As for its glorious history, Kannur traces its roots back to Paleolithic Era and later periods Neolithic age burial sites may be found even today. During the years that followed, Kannur witnessed ascendancy and fall of several kingdoms, visits by several distinguished personalities and historical events including Chera Dynasty, Vasco De Gama, Arab Scholars, Portuguese, East India Company and India’s freedom movement. Marco Polo referred to Kannur as a great center for spice trade. Even in those periods, Kannur emerged as a popular tourist destination of travelers from Arab, China and European countries.
A sightseeing of Kannur lets you experience Kerala from its ancient history to its modern day developments. One may visit the many forts and palaces, natural wonders like beaches and waterfalls, or temples and picnic spots. A tour of Kannur is indeed an affair to remember.
Kannur (Climate & Best time to Visit)
The average temperature is around 35° Celsius which falls to 20° Celsius during monsoon period. The annual rainfall received is 3438 mm. The best time to visit is Kannur is regarded from November to February.
Kannur (How to reach)
By Air: The nearest airport is at Kozhikode about 93 km away.
By Rail: Kannur railway station is well connected with all major cities and towns.
Distance
Thiruvananthapuram: 505 Kms.
Ernakulam: 310 Kms.
Kozhikode: 92 Kms.
Kannur - Tourist Attractions
