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Kannur Travel Guide

Best places to visit
in & near Kannur

Things to do in Kannur from IXORA Homestay — beaches, forts, temples, hills and waterfalls for a perfect weekend getaway.

From our Niduvaloor Homestay

Homestay near Kannur tourist places

Stay at IXORA and day-trip to Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach, Payyambalam Beach, St. Angelo Fort Kannur, Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple, Paithalmala and Palakkayam Thattu — a practical base for Kannur accommodation near city and countryside attractions.

Tourist attractions

Kannur tourist places near IXORA

Hills, beaches, forts and temples — listed nearest to farthest from our Niduvaloor Gate homestay.

Mamanikkunnu Sri Mahadevi Temple near Irikkur Kannur
Temple

Mamanikkunnu Temple

Devi temple at Irikkur — a favourite local pilgrimage stop near the homestay.

~6 km · Southwest / west · ~12 min

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Nilamuttam Maqam and Masjid at Irikkur Kannur
Pilgrimage

Nilamuttam Maqam

Historic maqam and masjid at Irikkur — an important Muslim worship centre.

~7 km · Southwest / west · ~15 min

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Sree Puralimala Muthapan Madappura sacred grove Kannur
Temple / culture

Puralimala Madappura

Muthappan worship centre in the Puralimala hills, known for Theyyam tradition.

~20 km · East / northeast · ~35 min

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Muzhakkunnu Sree Mridanga Shaileswari Devi Temple
Temple

Mridanga Shaileswari

Muzhakkunnu Bhagavathi temple linked with Veera Pazhassi Raja and local tradition.

~25 km · East / southeast · ~40 min

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Sree Rajarajeswara Temple Taliparamba Kerala traditional entrance gateway
Temple

Rajarajeswara Temple

A major historic Shiva temple at Taliparamba.

~28 km · North · ~45 min

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Kunnathoor Padi Muthappan worship site Kannur
Temple / culture

Kunnathoor Padi

Hill-forest Muthappan worship site — a classic North Malabar sacred landscape.

~30 km · North · ~50 min

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Palakkayam Thattu misty Western Ghats hill station viewpoint near Kannur Kerala
Hill station

Palakkayam Thattu

Mist, panoramic views, sunset, trekking and adventure.

~30 km · East · ~50 min

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Sree Peralassery Temple and temple pond Kannur
Temple

Peralassery Temple Pond

Subrahmanya temple celebrated for its serene, photogenic temple pond.

~32 km · Southwest · ~50 min

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Paithalmala Western Ghats misty mountain ridges near Kannur Kerala
Hill station

Paithalmala

Western Ghats trekking, forest trails and mountain views.

~38 km · East · ~60 min

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Ezharakund Waterfalls near Paithalmala Kannur
Waterfall

Ezharakund Waterfalls

Seven-tier falls, natural pools and a nature trail near Paithalmala.

~40 km · East · ~65 min

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Kottiyoor Temple forest shrine Kannur
Temple

Kottiyoor Temple

Famed Shiva shrine and the annual Vaishakha Mahotsavam pilgrimage.

~40 km · East / southeast · ~60 min

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Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple on Valapattanam River Kannur Kerala
Temple / culture

Parassinikadavu Temple

Kannur’s celebrated Muthappan temple on the Valapattanam River.

~40 km · North · ~60 min

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Alakapuri Waterfalls Kannur
Waterfall

Alakapuri Waterfalls

Kanjirakolly scenery, a forest waterfall and cool pools.

~42 km · East / southeast · ~65 min

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Vismaya Water Theme Park entrance Kannur Kerala
Family attraction

Vismaya Water Park

A water and amusement park for a full family day out.

~45 km · Northwest · ~70 min

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Cherukunnu Sree Annapoorneswary Temple
Temple

Cherukunnu Temple

Famous Annapoorneshwari temple at Cherukunnu.

~48 km · Northwest · ~75 min

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St Angelo Fort Kannur seaside Portuguese fort with cannons and Arabian Sea
Historic attraction

St. Angelo Fort

A seaside fort and one of Kannur’s best-known heritage sites.

~48 km · Northwest · ~75 min

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Madayi Kavu Bhagavati Temple Kannur
Temple

Madayi Kavu

Major Bhagavathi temple at Madayi — a key North Malabar sacred site.

~50 km · North / northwest · ~75 min

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Madayi Para laterite hills Kannur
Nature / heritage

Madayi Para

Laterite landscape, seasonal greenery and a heritage viewpoint.

~50 km · North / northwest · ~75 min

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Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach empty shoreline Kannur Kerala at sunset
Beach

Muzhappilangad Beach

Kerala’s famous drive-in beach, with a long shore for sunset drives.

~50 km · Northwest · ~80 min

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Distances are approximate road times from IXORA. Ask us when you book and we will suggest a realistic day plan.

Featured day trips

Ready-made itineraries

Day trip to Palakkayam Thattu from IXORA Niduvaloor

Hill sunset

  1. Breakfast at the homestay
  2. Palakkayam Thattu for mist and views
  3. Return before the campfire

Plan this trip

Ezharakund seven-tier waterfalls near Paithalmala Kannur

Waterfall day

  1. Drive toward Paithalmala
  2. Ezharakund’s seven-tier falls
  3. Forest views, then back for dinner

Plan this trip

Kannur coast trip to Muzhappilangad drive-in beach

Kannur coast

  1. St. Angelo Fort by the sea
  2. Drive along Muzhappilangad Beach
  3. Evening return to IXORA

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Local experiences

Things to do around you

From village walks to hill viewpoints, Kerala is close enough to fold into a single stay.

Kerala food experiencesTraditional meals and local flavours
Village walksStroll through villages and plantations
Nature photographyLandscapes and golden-hour light
Local cultureTraditions, art and daily life
Family day tripsOutings the whole family enjoys
Adventure activitiesTrekking and outdoor exploration