Ezhimala is a historically significant region situated on the northwestern coast of the Kannur district. Rising approximately 286 meters (938 feet) above sea level, this range of hills juts into the Arabian Sea like a majestic promontory. Ezhimala is renowned for its natural beauty and its crucial geographical and strategic location, having played a decisive…
Parassinikkadavu Snake Park is an institution located in Parassinikkadavu in Kannur district that helps visitors learn about snakes and other reptiles and get to know them better. The Snake Park is located right next to the Parassinikkadavu Muthappan Temple. Parassinikkadavu Snake Park is the largest snake breeding center in Kerala. Various types of venomous and…
Parassini Kadavu Muthappan Temple is a very famous pilgrimage center located on the banks of the Valapattanam river in a place called Parassini Kadavu in Kannur district. Parassini Kadavu is the primary worship center of the North Malabar people, especially the people of Kannur. The main deity of the Malabar people, Sree Muthappan, is worshipped…
Paithalmala is a beautiful mountain located in the Western Ghats in Kannur district, close to the Karnataka border. Situated at an altitude of about 4,500 feet (1,450 meters) above sea level, this area is the highest in Kannur district. It is a favorite among adventure trekkers. Dense forests, meadows, fog, and cool weather are the…
St. Angelo Fort or Kannur Fort is a historic European-built temple located on the shores of the Arabian Sea, near the city of Kannur. This temple was built in 1505 by the Portuguese Viceroy Dom Francisco Almeida. At that time, Kannur Fort was a very important center for trade and defense. Later, the Dutch and…
The only Muslim dynasty that existed in Kerala was the Araykkal dynasty or Araykkal Swarupam, which existed in Kannur. The entire true history of the Araykkal dynasty remains obscure. The Muslim dynasty of Araykkal was founded at the end of the 14th century AD, when the importance of the Kolathiri king of Ezhimala was almost…