All about Kannur
Kannur (formerly known as Cannanore) was a port rising with international trade. In the words of Marco Polo, Christened it as a ‘great emporium of spice trade’. Located 80 km north of Calicut, Kannur is known for its weaving industry and cashew trade. Since this is a Muslim dominated city of Kerala, so local sensibilities need to be taken care of, especially when at the beach.
Here are some of the best known places to visit
- Payyambalam Beach: This main town's sandy strand is Kannur's beauty beach stretching to 4 km long. Payyambalam Beach is more of a Family and Couple spot for a great sunset mood, or if you are looking to have picnics during your trip, here's a place for you.
- Hotel Odhens: Travelling to Kannur and not trying out the Malabar Cuisine? That won't be happening! Hotel Odhens speciality is the Malabar cuisine and usually packed during lunchtime. The Sadhya (a variety of dishes served on a banana leaf), including fried fish, can really flourish your tastebuds. Eating local while travelling is something every traveller must try and experience.
- Loknath's Weavers Co-Operative: In 1985, Loknath's Weavers Co-operative was one of the oldest co-operatives where weavers busily work. You can get your free tour and lookout for a small shop that displays the work of these weavers. Located 3 KM east of Kannur town and open from 08:30 th 17:30 (Monday to Saturday).
Keeping in mind the above tourist or "must visit" spots, you've taken care of your food, you've got a beach to connect with nature, and you have a spot to see how hard work pays off on this heavily cultured land, India. For more information regarding booking, exploring, etc., surely visit goIndigo.in
Airport in Kannur
Kannur International Airport is the second Greenfield airport in, also known as God's Own Country, Kerala, built on the Public-Private Partnership model, in an area of about 2,300 acres. The State Government acquired the land through KINFRA, the Nodal Agency, and is being moved to the Company in a phased manner.
- Airport address: Mattannur, Kannur, Mattannur Rd, Kerala 670702
- Airport IATA code: CNN