Cradled in the lap of nature, right in the middle of God’s own country, Kannur is a place that you will find sprinkled with beauty. Fondly known as Cannanore, this beautiful town is bundled with a plethora of sightseeing options like beaches, monuments, ancient temples and mesmerizing picnic spots.Steeped in vibrant culture and distinctive local art forms unique to their state, Kannur still has an aura of a colonial era. The deep footprints of the Dutch, the Portuguese, the British and the Mysore Sultanate are still imbibed in to the town and can be witness all around. The town blessed with exceptional art of weaving and huge cashew trees perhaps rooted by Portuguese, the beautiful weather and pleasant wind chasing the glow of setting sun is enough to attract tourists from all over the country.
MATTANNUR TEMPLE: One of the prominent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Mattannur Mahadeva Temple celebrates the annual festival in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (Mid February – Mid March). The festival starts on Kumbham 12 and lasts for seven days and ends with an arattu (ceremonial bath).During the festival devotee’s throngs to the temple for witnessing the ‘Thidambu Nritham’, a ritual dance performed in the temples of Malabar and the ritual of Theru (Chariot).
THOTTADA BEACH: Thottada Beach is a beautiful beach in Kannur district of Kerala, south India. It is situated at Thottada just about 2.5 km from the NH 17 connecting Kannur town and Thalassery and 7 km from Kannur town. The virgin beach 800 meter long is ideal for sun bathing. Tourists could stay at the beach house or guest house near the beach. The Thottada river (a small one) flows into one end of the beach. There is also a dam/bund built across the river 3 decades ago to keep the fresh water from salt water. Away from the sea the river spreads to form swamps which makes a great habitat for various birds and fishes.
KOTTIYOOR TEMPLE: Kottiyoor or Kottiyur is an ancient Hindu pilgrim center devoted to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in Kannur district, Kerala. The temple is situated on the beautiful Sahya mountain range valley and is blessed with abundant natural beauty. The Bavali river with her medicinal waters flow from the Wayanad ghats on the banks of the temple. On the northern side of the river bank, there is a small lake known as ‘Thiruvanchira’ and here in the midst of this lake is this temple sans temple.Kottiyoor is also known by the names Kudiyoor, Dakshina Kashi. Thricherumana, Vdakkumkaavu, Kizhakkumkaavu and Vadakeeswaram.
[One Day Tour Car Rental Tariffs]
Sl.No. | Cab Type | Per Day Non Ac | Per Day A/c | Add Km | Add Hrs | Parking Extra |
1 | Indica | Rs 2,000/- | Rs 2,250/- | Rs 08/- | Rs 150/- | Yes |
2 | Toyota Etios | Rs 2,750/- | Rs 3,000/- | Rs 10/- | Rs 200/- | Yes |
3 | Tavera | Rs 3,600/- | Rs 3,900/- | Rs 12/- | Rs 250/- | Yes |
4 | Innova | Rs 4,500/- | Rs 4,800/- | Rs 14/- | Rs 300/- | Yes |
5 | Tempo Traveller 12 + 1 Seater | Rs 4,800/- | Rs 5,100/- | Rs 16/- | Rs 400/- | Yes |
6 | Mini Bus 20 + 1 seater | Rs 8,100/- | Rs 8,400/- | Rs 26/- | Rs 400/- | Yes |