About Kannur
Payyanur to Kannur distnce : 39 km
Estimated travel time : 1.2 hours
Payyanur 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 Payyanur to Kannur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Payyanur to Kannur by car is well connected through Payangadi-Valapattanam Road/Pazhayangadi Road/Pilathara-Pappinisseri Road and NH 66 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Payyanur to Kannur distance is 39 Km and is 1.2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Pilathara - Sree Muthappan Temple, Shiv Temple, Hill View Park, Shri Krishna Temple
Pazhayangadi - Shiv Temple, Kuppam River, Sree Puthiya Bhagavathy Kshethram
Kannapuram - Illipuram Puthiya Bhagavathi Temple, Juma Masjid, Shiva Temple
Chirakkal - Shri Krishna Temple, Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, Juma Masjid, Ganapati Temple
Tourist Attractions
Payyabalam beach Muzzhapilangad Drive-in Beach St Angelo's Fort Parassinikadavu Snake Park Baby Beach Palakayyam Thattu Arakkal Museum Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Parassinikkadavu Muthappan Temple Peralassery Subrahmanya Temple Theyyam festival Shopping of loom products like sarees, earthenware and wooden kathakali mask etc.