About Kannur
Kochi to Kannur distnce : 275 km
Estimated travel time : 6.7 hours
Kochi 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 Kochi to Kannur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kochi to Kannur by car is well connected through NH66 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kochi to Kannur distance is 275 Km and is 6.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Ernakulam - hill palace museum. Bolgatty palace
North Paravur - Dakshina Mookambika temple, Jewish Synagogue, St Thomas Kottakkavu Forane Church, Munnakal beach, Muziris heritage
Kodungallur - Cheraman Juma Masjid, Kodungallur Kurumba Bhagavathy temple, Thiruvanchikulam Mahadev temple
Mathilakam - Athirapally falls, Vazhachal falls
Perinjanam - Connolly canal, Payammal Sree Shathrugna Swamy temple, Kazhimbram beach
Triprayar - Sree Rama temple, Snehatheeram
Thalikulam - Snehatheeram beach, Nattika beach
Kadappuram - Chavakkad beach, Rajah island, Chetwai light house, Munakkakadavu beach
Edarkkazhiyur - Panchavadi beach, Rajah beach
Veliancode - Padinjarekkara beach, Biyyam Kayal Park, Padinjarekkara Azhimukham beach
Triprangode - Thirunavaya Sree Nava Mukunda temple, Hunuman Swamy temple
Tirur - Noor lake, Thunchan parambu
Pariyapyram - Thooval Theeram Beach
Kadalundi - Kadalundi bird sanctuary
Chaliyam - Dolphin point, Malik ibn Dinar Masjid
Koyilandy - Parapally beach, Pisharikavu temple, Blue C event hub, Thikkoti beach
Vatakara - Lokanarkavu temple, Kunjali Marakkar museum, Kolavi beach
Thalassery - Fort, Gundert bungalow, Overburry's Folly, Dharmadam island, Muzhappillangad drive in beach