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Theyyam Calendar 2025–26

The only complete English Theyyam schedule for Kannur — dates, venues and tips for every performance this season.

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Best Beach Today

Which Kannur beach should you visit today? Daily sea conditions, tide times and weather — updated every day.

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3-Day Kannur Itinerary

Forts, drive-in beaches, Theyyam at dawn, toddy shop curries, and mangrove kayaking — a local's complete guide.

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Events in Kannur Today

Festivals, cultural events & activities happening today in Kannur and within 150 km — updated every morning.

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Top Destinations

From golden beaches to misty hills and serene backwaters — Kannur has it all.

5 Beaches

🏖️ Beaches

Payyambalam, Muzhappilangad, Ettikulam & more

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2nd Largest in Kerala

🚤 Kavvayi Backwaters

Boat rides, bird watching & island villages

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3 Hill Stations

⛰️ Hill Stations

Palakkayam Thattu, Paithalmala & Malom

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Stay in Kannur

Book Your Hotel ഹോട്ടൽ ബുക്ക് ചെയ്യൂ

Find the best hotels in Kannur at the lowest prices. From luxury beach resorts to budget stays — compare and book instantly.

Sun & Sand

Beautiful Beaches മനോഹരമായ കടൽത്തീരങ്ങൾ

Kannur's coastline stretches for miles with pristine, uncrowded beaches that take your breath away.

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Payyambalam Beach

A serene city beach perfect for evening walks and stunning sunsets.

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Drive-In Beach

Muzhappilangad Beach

Asia's longest drive-in beach — 4km of hard sand where you can drive your car!

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Hidden Gem

Meenkunnu Beach

A quiet, unspoilt beach surrounded by coconut groves — perfect for peaceful getaways.

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Local Flavours

Must-Try Foods രുചിക്കൂട്ടുകൾ

Kannur's cuisine is a rich blend of Malabar spices, seafood, and age-old recipes passed down through generations.

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Kallummakkaya

Stuffed mussels (Arikkadukka) — rice batter packed inside mussel shells, steamed and fried. Kannur's most iconic seafood, found at every toddy shop.

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Pathiri

Soft rice flour flatbreads — the iconic Malabar bread, eaten with spicy chicken or mutton curry. Light, lacy and unique to North Kerala.

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Thalassery Biryani

Kannur's pride — fragrant short-grain Khaima rice, layered with masala-marinated meat, fried onions and ghee. The Malabar biryani, dum-cooked.

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Unnakkai

Deep-fried banana dumplings stuffed with sweet coconut, cardamom and cashew. A teatime classic in Kannur Muslim homes — soft, fragrant, addictive.

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Adventure Awaits

Sports & Activities കായിക വിനോദങ്ങൾ

From thrilling water sports to Kannur's rich cultural performances, there's something exciting for everyone.

Travel Guides & Stories

Explore Kannur കണ്ണൂർ അറിയൂ

Insider guides, hidden spots and travel stories from God's own northern shore.

🏖️ Beaches

You Can Drive a Car on This Beach in Kerala

Muzhappilangad is Asia's longest drive-in beach — 4km of hard sand where cars and bikes drive right along the shore. We tell you everything about visiting it.

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⛰️ Trekking

Trekking Paithalmala — Kannur's Highest Peak at 1,371m

On a clear day from the summit of Paithalmala, you can see the Arabian Sea AND the Karnataka coast. Here's how to plan your trek.

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🚤 Backwaters

Kavvayi — Kerala's Secret Backwater Nobody Talks About

Alleppey gets all the fame but Kavvayi is Kerala's second largest backwater and barely has any tourists. Here's why it's actually better.

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🍛 Food

10 Malabar Dishes You Must Eat in Kannur Before You Die

From Kallummakkaya mussel fry to soft Pathiri and fragrant Malabar Biryani — Kannur's food scene is unlike anywhere else in Kerala.

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🌿 Nature

Palakkayam Thattu — The Plateau That Takes Your Breath Away

Hidden inside Kottyoor forest, this grassy plateau at 750m gives you views all the way to the Arabian Sea. A full day trip guide from Kannur.

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🗺️ Itinerary

The Perfect 3-Day Kannur Itinerary — Beaches, Hills & Food

Day 1: beaches and Theyyam. Day 2: backwaters and local food. Day 3: hill station trek. The ultimate Kannur trip plan for every kind of traveller.

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Plan Your Visit

Travel Tips യാത്രാ നുറുങ്ങുകൾ

Everything you need to know before visiting Kannur.

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Plan Your Trip നിങ്ങളുടെ യാത്ര ആസൂത്രണം ചെയ്യൂ

Have questions about visiting Kannur? We'd love to help you plan an unforgettable trip.