Kannur also known as Cannanore is bound in the east by Western Ghats, Arabian Sea on the west Kasargod in south and Mahe region of Pondicherry in South. Kannur is known as the land of Looms and Lores. Kannur is renowned for its pristine beaches, handloom industry and Theyyam the native performing art. Formerly a major port Kannur is now a city for handloom and beedi industries. It is also referred as the emporium of spices. Due to its great diversity it is a must visit destination on holiday packages to Kerala. Due to its pristine beauty Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru referred as the “Garden of India”. This place is the melting pot of many cultures, traditions, religions and industries that attract large number of visitors to spend their holidays at Kannur. Kannur is also famous for Defence Security Corps and houses one of the 62 military cantonments in the country, the Kannur Cantonment. So if you are planning a trip then Kannur is a must visit destination on a holiday Package.
Weather in Kannur: The district has a humid climate with hot season from March to May with the maximum temperature about 35° C. The winter starts from November to February with the lowest temperature to 16 ° C. The best time to visit Kannur is from August to March.
How to reach Kannur
By Air to Kannur: Two major International airports are Mangalore in Karnataka in North and Kozhikode in the south which are about 125 Km from Kunnur. A new proposed International Airport near Mattanur in Kannur district is in pipeline for the convenience of visitors.
By Train to Kannur: Kannur has its own railway station and is an important junction in Kerala. Trains pass through this junction and connect it to the other major parts of the country.
By Bus to Kannur: Kannur has a good network of roads. It is on the National Highway NH-17 between Mahe and Talapady that connects it to the other major cities of Kerala.
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