About Ernakulam
Kannur to Ernakulam distnce : 265 km
Estimated travel time : 8 hours
Kannur to Ernakulam is a very popular route for both tourism and business. Ernakulam or Kochi, also known as Cochin is a port city, popularly known as Queen of Arabian Sea. Kochi is one of mesmerizing place in Kerala and is most cosmopolitan city of state Kerala.
Ernakulam is situated in the state of Kerala. Ernakulam was an important spice trade centre on west coast of India. Ernakulam is known as financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. It is an ideal destination for business travelers as well as for tourists. Ernakulam is perfect vintage meet future kind of destination. Ernakulam houses pubs, restaurants, shopping malls as well as palaces, beaches, temples and heritage sites. Jew town and Fort Kochi are two important places in town. Ernakulam is also an important place to see Kathakali and Kalarippayattu performances and annual Biennale Festival. It is biggest contemporary art festival in Asia, starts in December and ends in March. Main attractions of city are Mattancherry Palace, Fort Kochi and The Willingdon Island. This beautiful island provides various links between Kochi port and other national and international ports and one of largest man made island of the world. Marine drive is other picturesque place and famous among locals to spend time within the city.
Taxi from Kannur to Ernakulam is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kannur to Ernakulam by car is well connected through NH66 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kannur to Ernakulam distance is 265 Km and is 8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Nadal - Sri Mahavishnu Temple, Ezhara Beach Rocks, Mosque
Thalassery - Sea Bridge View Point, Odathil Masjid, Fort, Sree Jagannath Temple
Mahรฉ - Hilllock, Parks, Boat House and Walk Way, Shree Krishna Temple, Church
Vataraka - Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple, Bhagavathi Temple, Sand Banks Beach
Moodadi - Kadalur Point Lighthouse, Nandi Beach, Akalappuzha View Point, Urupunyakavu Temple
Kozhikode - Pazhassiraja Archaeological Museum, Beaches, Thekkeppuram Boats, Fishing Harbour
Tirur - Unniyal Beach, Paravanna Beach, Thunchan Memorial Trust & Research Center, Karuvattukavu Temple,
Ponnani - Ponnani Beach, Karma Road View Point, Nila Scenic Point, Valiya Juma Masjid, Biyyam Kayal
Chavakkad - Mini Vagamon, Thiruvathra Beach, Kalathil Temple, Dwaraka Vishnu Temple
Vadanappally - Nakshathra Beach, Vadanapally Beach, Sun Set View, Karuvannur River
Kodungallur - Nediyathali Siva Temple, Kottappuram Muziris Fort, Juma Mosque, Periyar River
Koonammavu - Bhagavathy Temple, St. Philomena's Forane Church, Shiv Temple, Mosque