About Kannur
Mangalore to Kannur distnce : 144 km
Estimated travel time : 4 hours
Mangalore 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 Mangalore to Kannur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Mangalore to Kannur by car is well connected through NH 66 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Mangalore to Kannur distance is 144 Km and is 4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Ullal - Beaches, Jama Masjid, Someshwara Temple, River View Point
Manjeshwar - Fishing Harbour, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Beaches, Sea View Point, Sri Shanishwara Temple
Uppala - Aila Shree Durga Parameshwari Temple, Mosque, Beaches, Ayyappa Temple, Bhagavathi Temple
Kumbla (Kumble) - Shri Gopala Krishna Temple, Arikady Fort, Beaches, Mosque
Kasaragod - Kasaragod Beach, Mallikarjuna Temple, Malik Deenar Juma Masjid, Sea View Park
Bekal - Fort, Trikkannad Tryambakeshwara Temple, Beaches, Rajarajeshwari Temple
Pallikere - Sree Mahavishnu Temple, Bekal Beach, Fort, Catholic Church
Nileshwar - MannamPurathu Kavu, Nileshwaram Palace, Sree Muthappan Madappura
Cheruvathur - Sree Muthappan Temple, Veeramala Kunnu, Thejeswini River View Point
Payyanur - Perumba River, Kuttyattu Sree Thondachan Devasthanam, Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple
Vellur - Chamakkavu Temple, Kudakkath Bagavathy Temple, Juma Masjid, Sree Kozhunthumpadi Temple
Pazhayangadi - Vadukunda Shiva Temple, Sri Krishna Temple, Kuppam River, Church
Pappinisseri - Vengilate Sree Muthappan Madappura, Shiv Temple, Mosque,Valapattanam River