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Cities - KANNUR

KANNUR

Area: 2997 Sq. Kms.

Population: 2,251,727

Altitude: Sea Level

With the western Ghats in the east (Coorg district of Karnataka State), Kozhikode and Wayanad districts in the south, Lakashadweep sea in the west and Kasaragode in the North, kannur district is bounded by a wealth of natural beauty. The district itself which shares much of this natural splendour has been a key contributer to the cultural, religious political and industrial heritage of the state. In addition, Kannur enjoys the credit of having been the credil of many a colorful folk art and folk music of Kerala.

PLACES TO VISIT

St. Anglo Fort: (3 Km from Kannur)
This seafront laterite fort was constructed in 1505 AD by the first portuguese Viceroy, Don Francisco De Almenda with the concent 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 fishig harbour.

Valapattanam: (7 Km from Kannur)
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: (16 km from Kannur town)
Sri Muthappan Temple stands on the bank of the Valapattanam river. This pilgrim center is famous for Muthappan Theyyam performed every morning and evening. The DTPC provides plesure boating on the river near the Temple.Accomodation is avalable nearby.The Snake Park is the only one of its kind in the state & perhaps the whole of India. There are 3 snake pits, 15 glass cases for snakes and 2 large glass houses for king Kobras in the Park. Snake demonstration conducted every hour draw large crowd of visitors (Open 0900 - 1730 Hrs every day).

Madayi Para: (25 km from Kannur)
The Madayi kavu Temple, the Vadukunnu temple and 12th century mosque built by Malik Bin Deenar with white marble imported from Arabia, are the major attration here there is also a dilapidated fort at Madayi which is supposed to have been built by Tipu Sultan of Mysore. The View from the fort is fascinating.

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