Kannur
India · State of KeralaIN
City in India
Kannur, formerly known in English as Cannanore, is a city and municipal corporation in the state of Kerala, India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Kannur district and situated 274 kilometres (170 mi) north of the major port city and commercial hub Kochi and 137 kilometres (85 mi) south of the major port city and commercial hub, Mangalore. It is the fifth largest city in Kerala. During British colonial rule in India, when Kannur was a part of the Malabar District, the city was known as Cannanore. Kannur is the fifth largest urban agglomeration in Kerala. As of the 2011 census, Kannur Municipal Corporation, the local body which administers mainland area of city, had a population of 232,486.
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- 11.868, 75.358
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Kannur
Set in State of Kerala, India, Kannur is a destination. The local offer centres on water sports, adventure and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Kannur
Water Sports in Kannur
(5)Under water sports, Kannur is tagged with Jet Skiing, Swimming, Wakeboard, Water Skiing and Water Sports. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kannur.
Adventure in Kannur
(2)For adventure, expect Abseiling and Climbing. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kannur.
Nature in Kannur
(2)The nature shortlist for Kannur: Beaches and Walkways. All of it is drawn from Kannur's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Kannur
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Kannur is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in State of Kerala and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Kannur that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kannur known for?
- Kannur, in State of Kerala, India, is best known for water sports, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Kannur?
- Recorded activities in Kannur include Jet Skiing, Swimming, Wakeboard, Water Skiing and Water Sports. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kannur?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Kannur located?
- Kannur is located in State of Kerala, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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