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Alaram Wildlife Sanctuary
Alaram Wildlife Sanctuary is a situated on the slopes of the Western
Ghats. Found in this tranquil sanctuary is elephants, sloth bears, sambar and mouse deer as well as fauna and reptiles.
 The highest peak of Katti
Betta, covered with tropical and semi- evergreen forests rises to a majestic height of 1145 m above sea level.
Pappinisserry
16 kms from Kannur town, the snake park here houses about 150 varieties of snakes including the Spectacled Cobra, King Cobra, Russell Viper, Krait and Pit Viper. There is also a large collection of non-poisonous snakes including Pythons.
A research laboratory to extract venom from snakes is proposed to be set up here. The park is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of snakes, many species of which are getting extinct gradually.
Parassinikkadavu (Snake Park)
Parassinikkadavu Snake Park signifies the great role played by Snakes in keeping the ecology of nature. The park is dedicated to preservation and conservation of snakes, most of which are getting extinct gradually. It has many snake pits and glass cases especially made only for king Cobras. In all there are about 150 snakes including spectacled Cobras, Monosialed Cobras, Russell, Vipers, Pit Viper and three magnificent king cobras. There is also a large collection of poisonous snakes and large Pythons.
Pythal Mala (Hill Station)
65 kms from Kannur town, this enchanting hill station, situated 4,500 feet above sea level near the Kerala-Karnataka border, is rich in flora and fauna. It is a 6 km. trek to the top of the hills.
Dharmadam Island
About 3 kms from Thalassery lays the small island of 'Dharmadam'. This tiny 5-acre island is covered with coconut palms and green bushes, which is a beautiful sight from the beach. A bus ride from Thalassery will take one to the place of destination but permission is required to enter this privately owned island. This place was earlier known as Dharmattanam, getting its name from the popular belief that it was a Buddhist monastery earlier, as Buddha's images are said to been excavated from this place.
Ezhimala Beach
The Ezhimala Beach lies at the northern boundary of Kannur. Rare medical herbs (Ramayana) with mythological significance grow on Ezhimala, the strange seven-peaked range. Around 50 kms from here, is the Mount Deli Lighthouse, an old tower of great antiquity. It's maintained by the Navy and is a restricted area. The beach sand is of a different texture and the sea is bluer that in other areas. At the Ettikulam bay one could enjoy watching dolphins.
Kizhunna Beach
11 Kms from Kannur, This beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most secluded beaches in Kerala.
Muzhappilangad Beach
Muzhappilangad Beach, one of the longest beaches in Kerala is located 15 kms south of Kannur. This is the only drive-in beach in India.
Moppila Bay
This is a natural fishing harbour situated near St.. Angelo's Fort. A sea wall extending to a huge height, projecting from the fort separates the rough sea and inland water. Mechanised and country crafts can enter into the island from the sea and anchor safely.
Payyambalam Beach
2kms from Kannur, Payyambalam, the long, lovely beach is a local picnic spot. Flat laterite cliffs jut into the sea at one end. Picturesque and incredibly beautiful, the beach is only walking distance from Fort St. Angelo. It is an ideal place to spend evenings, irrespective of seasons, because of its quiet and calm environment.
Gundert Bungalow (Historical Monument)
20 kms from Kannur, near Thalasseri town, on the National Highway at Lillykunnu, is the big ancient bungalow of Dr. Hermant Gundert, the revered German priest and research scholar who lived here for 20 years from 1839.It was here that the first Malayalam-English dictionary and the first Malayalam newspaper "Paschimodayam" took it's shape. There is also a mosque close by at Madayi, which was constructed in 1124,using marble brought from Mecca. These two historic monuments attract a number of tourists.
Mahe
Between Tellicherry and Badagara is Mahe, a small beautiful trading town on the west coast established by the French in the 17th century. It is under the administrative control of the union territory of Pondicherry and several historical hangovers of French influence are evident.
Pazhazzi dam
37 kms East of Kannur near Mattannur, the Pazhassi is an ideal retreat for tourists, the dam site is famous for its scenic beauty. The Buddha's mountain at Pazhassi and the sculpture of Pazhassi King are visual delights.
Arakkal Palace
3 kms from Kannur, is a beautiful palace of the former Arakkal Ali Rajas, the only Muslim royal family of Kerala that controlled parts of the coast and
Lakshadweep.
Chirakkal (Palace)
6 kms from Kannur, this palace is famous for the palace of the Kolathiri Raja
St.Angelo's Fort
The first Portuguese Viceroy Don Francisco De Almedia, on a high land jutting out into the Lakshadweep Sea, constructed a huge triangular structure built with
laterite, called St. Angelo's fort, in 1505 A.D. In 1663,the Dutch captured the fort but in 1790, it came into the possession of the British. The British rebuilt it and made it their important military centre in
Malabar. The fort is now a protected monument under the Archaeological survey of India, which offers fascinating views of Mappila bay fishing harbour and Dharmadam Island.
Tellicherry Fort
22 kms from Kannur, the fort constructed in 1708,was the military centre of the British and is now a historical monument. The
S.A.I. Gymnastic Centre, an old Muslim Mosque, the Jagannatha temple and the Thiruvangadi Sree Rama Swami temple are other
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