About Kannur
Ernakulam to Kannur distnce : 265 km
Estimated travel time : 8 hours
Ernakulam 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 Ernakulam to Kannur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Ernakulam to Kannur by car is well connected through NH66 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Ernakulam to Kannur distance is 265 Km and is 8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Koonammavu - Bhagavathy Temple, St. Philomena's Forane Church, Shiv Temple, Mosque
Kodungallur - Nediyathali Siva Temple, Kottappuram Muziris Fort, Juma Mosque, Periyar River
Vadanappally - Nakshathra Beach, Vadanapally Beach, Sun Set View, Karuvannur River
Chavakkad - Mini Vagamon, Thiruvathra Beach, Kalathil Temple, Dwaraka Vishnu Temple
Ponnani - Ponnani Beach, Karma Road View Point, Nila Scenic Point, Valiya Juma Masjid, Biyyam Kayal
Tirur - Unniyal Beach, Paravanna Beach, Thunchan Memorial Trust & Research Center, Karuvattukavu Temple,
Kozhikode - Pazhassiraja Archaeological Museum, Beaches, Thekkeppuram Boats, Fishing Harbour
Moodadi - Kadalur Point Lighthouse, Nandi Beach, Akalappuzha View Point, Urupunyakavu Temple
Vatakara - Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple, Bhagavathi Temple, Sand Banks Beach
Mahรฉ - Hilllock, Parks, Boat House and Walk Way, Shree Krishna Temple, Church
Thalassery - Sea Bridge View Point, Odathil Masjid, Fort, Sree Jagannath Temple
Nadal - Sri Mahavishnu Temple, Ezhara Beach Rocks, Mosque