Kannur, Kerala

Kerala · most people spend 3–5 days

KannurTravel guide · tours · day trips · things to do

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Most people spend 3–5 days From ₹24,000 per person 8 itineraries include Kannur Kerala

The short version

About Kannur

Kannur is a city in Kerala.

Kannur has 9 places to visit, including St. Angelo Fort, Tellicherry Fort and Sree Jagannatha Temple, 155 places to stay and 8 travel agents.

Kannur is best known for Theyyam performance, St Angelo Fort and Payyambalam Beach. Most visitors give it 3–5 days.

It combines well with Alappuzha, Athirapally, Bekal and Guruvayur, all within a day of Kannur.

Worth knowing

State
Kerala
Good for
Culture, Food, Local Experience, Heritage
Typical stay
3–5 days

Last updated 2 October 2026 · Compiled by The Trip India from verified listings, destination records and traveller reviews.

  • Visit Kannur during winter for pleasant weather
  • Hire a local guide for the best experience

What people come for

Places to visit in Kannur

places to visit in Kannur12

These are the Kannur sights our own itineraries actually visit, ranked by how often they appear — so the order reflects what a Kannur trip really includes.

Theyyam performance01Theyyam performancevisited on our itineraries
St Angelo Fort02St Angelo Fortvisited on our itineraries
Payyambalam Beach03Payyambalam Beachvisited on our itineraries
04Arakkal Museummuseums05St. Angelo Fortforts06Tellicherry FortfortsSree Jagannatha Temple07Sree Jagannatha Templereligion08Rajarajeshwara Templereligion

Bookable on their own

Day trips in Kannur

Short outings that book on their own — no package needed. Each is a one-day trip from Kannur with a private car and driver.

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Our own itineraries

Kannur tour packages

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Ours, not resold. A private car and driver throughout, and Kannur is in every itinerary. Prices are per person on twin sharing.

Weather and seasons

Best time to visit Kannur

The year divides into three seasons, and each changes what there is to do.

WinterNov-Feb
SummerMar-May
MonsoonJun-Sep
Nov-FebWinter

20–29°C

≈139 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Mar-MaySummer

23–32°C

≈324 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Jun-SepMonsoon

22–26°C

≈2172 mm rain

0 deg45 deg

What it costs

Budget
₹800/day
Mid-range
₹2,000/day
Luxury
₹5,000+/day

Is Kannur safe?

Kannur is generally safe for tourists.

Who to book with

Popular travel agencies in Kannur

Local operators based in Kannur, promoted first.

  • Ranked #1

    Kannur Tours and Holidays

    travel agent
    Kannur, Kerala

    Kannur Tours and Holidays is a Kannur-based tour operator offering curated travel packages and destination experiences across Kerala and South India.

  • Ranked #2
  • THINK OF TRAVEL PRIVATE LIMITEDRanked #3
  • IDAM TRAILS & CAMPINGRanked #4
  • Top travel agencies in Kannur

    Getting around

    Taxi rentals in Kannur

    Cabs and drivers based in Kannur, promoted first.

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