About Kannur
Chennai to Kannur distnce : 649 km
Estimated travel time : 13.5 hours
Chennai to Kannur is a very popular route for both tourism and business. Kannur is most renowned for its looms and the Theyyam performances in its temples. Kannur is also known as "Crown of Kerala".
Located in Malabar region of Kerala, Kannur is surrounded by Western ghats on one side and Lakshadweep Sea on other side. Kannur is blessed with natural beaches, hill stations, rivers, backwaters, historical monuments and religious centres. Kannur was Formerly known as Cannanore, Marco Polo christened it a โGreat Emporium Of Spice Tradeโ. Kannur still has imprints of Dutch, The Portuguese, British and Mysore Sultanate. Kannur is famous for its hand looms. Kannurโs hand loom cloth has got international reputation and this town is an exporter of loom products. Kannur is house of Kerala folklore academy. A large number of folk plays and dances are prevalent among the scheduled caster and tribes. Each tribe has its own glorious collection of folk plays and dances which are performed during festivals. Theyyam or Theyattam is an ancient and still popular ritual dance. Theyyam is performed in religious places. Kannur features different festivals throughout year which attracts tourists.
Taxi from Chennai to Kannur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chennai to Kannur by car is well connected through NH48 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chennai to Kannur distance is 649 Km and is 13.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Kanchipuram - Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kailasanatha Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Thennangur Panduranga Temple
Vellore - Sri Lakshmi Golden Temple, Vainu Bappu Observatory, Yelagiri, Amirthi Zoological Park, Science Park
Krishnagiri - Shree Parshwa Padmavathi Shaktipeet Tirth Dham, Sri Kattu Veera Anjaneya Temple etc
Bengaluru, Bangalore - Cubbon Park, Lalbagh Garden, Ulsoor Lake, Bangalore Palace etc
Ramanagara - Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary, Janapada Loka, Kanva Reservoir
Mandya - land of five rivers due to the presence of the rivers Cauvery, Hemavathi, Shimsha, Veeravaishnavi and Lokapavani
Mysuru - Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, GRS Fantasy Park, Railway Museum, Devaraja Market, Shuka Vana
Virajpet - Madikeri, Coorg, Perambady Lake, Gonikoppal, Pollibetta, Talakaveri, Clock Tower, Ayyappa Temple, Siddapura, Chelavara Waterfalls