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2 days Sep–Mar

Theyyam, forts and the driving beach

Why this weekend?

Theyyam ritualSt Angelo fortMuzhappilangad drive beach
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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The fort city
  1. St. Angelo fort
  2. Beach hours
  3. Arakkal palace
  4. Town lanes

Geography & terrain

Kannur lies on the Malabar coast of Kerala, 90 km from Kozhikode and 500 km from Kochi — the theyyam city of the north, its beaches, the fort and the temple festivals set on the Arabian Sea's edge.

History & culture

The city's story runs with the Kolathiri kingdom and the colonial ports — the old seat of the Kolathiri rajas, with the St. Angelo fort's Portuguese, Dutch and British eras and the city's trade history of the spice ports; the city's modern role as the home of the theyyam ritual performances of the temples, with the beaches and the Arakkal palace, gives Kannur its theyyam-coast character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,200–2,800/night

Mid-range

₹2,800–6,000/night

Comfort

₹6,000+/night

Things to do

St. Angelo fort
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St. Angelo fort

Theyyam rituals
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Theyyam rituals

Quiet beaches
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Quiet beaches

Royal palace
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Royal palace

Malabar coast
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Malabar coast

Eat & drink

  • Karimeen pollichathu
  • Appam with stew
  • Malabar porotta
  • Sadya on banana leaf

Getting there

Fly
Kochi (COK) / Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) / Kozhikode (CCJ)
Train
Kochi, Kollam, Kozhikode junctions
Road from Kochi
varies by district — 50–400 km
Getting around
Autos, KSRTC buses, ferry networks

Budget snapshot

Total
₹5,500–13,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,200–6,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹800–1,200
Per day · Activities
₹800–1,200

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Malayalam (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Sep–Mar
  • Connectivity: good 4G in towns
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The theyyam seasons (the temple calendars) hold the rituals
  • The season (Sep–Mar) holds the coast's clear days
  • Pairs with Tellicherry for the heritage circuit

Frequently asked questions

The theyyam city of the Malabar coast.

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