Kannur – The ancient spice port
Kannur is a coastal city in the state of Kerala. Widely known as Cananore during the British Raj, Kannur served as an ancient spice port, and earned its reputation as a central trading port after Marco Polo, the discoverer, dubbed it as the Great Emporium of Spice Trade. Today, known for its easy-going lifestyle, textiles, and cashews, Kannur sits comfortably flanked by unfrequented beaches with fringes of palm trees.
Tourist attractions in Kannur
Apart from the myriad of beaches in Kannur, one can dive into the sea of history at St. Angelo’s Fort, soak in the sweet perfumes the flowers of Madayiparaemanate or take up a short drive to the dizzying scenic beauty of Palakkayam Thattu.
Places to shop in Kannur
Flitting in and out of Kannur, one can smell the aroma of banana chips frying in coconut oil, tea stalls offering a hot cuppa for the weary and the enthused alike, handmade textiles, and handmade souvenirs. Some of the best spots to find what stirs your heart visit Fort Road leading up to St. Angelo Fort or Fort Light complex. And, if you are looking for a mall, then go to Kannur City Centre.
Modes of transport
Kannur is well connected by roads. One can take a bus from any major city in or out of Kerala to reach Kannur.
Weather in Kannur
Although the average weather ranges between 20°C and might go up to a sweltering 40°C, with April being the hottest month of the year, Kannur enjoys good monsoons.
Airport in Kannur
Kannur International Airport (IATA: CNN) aims at serving at up to a million passengers annually in the upcoming years. IndiGo has frequent flights from Kannur International Airport to major cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Chennai.