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Overview

Aralam Wild life sanctuary

It is situated 35 km from Thalassery. It is a tranquil sanctuary on the slopes of the Western Ghats covered with tropical and semi evergreen forests. Herds of deer, elephants, boar, and bisons are quite common. Leopards, jungle cats, various type squirrels, and rare species of birds have been found here. Around 160 species of birds, even some species considered extinct, have also been found here.

Parassinikadavu

Parassinikadavu is famous for the Snake Park and the Sri Muthappan temple; it is the only place where the ritualistic dance Theyyam is performed all around the year. Sri Muthappan Temple stands on the banks of the Valapattanam River. This pilgrim centre is famous for the Muthappan Theyyam performed every morning and evening. It is best to visit the temple when the pooja is held between 5 and 8am or 6.30 and 8.30pm to watch the Theyyam. Non Hindus also can watch the Theyyam performance. The DTPC provides boating service on the river near the temple, a pleasure trip with surrounding lush greenery and the river opening up to the sea ahead. The Snake Park which is situated here has three snake pits, fifteen glass cases for snakes and two large glass houses for King Cobras in the park. Snake demonstrations conducted every hour draw large crowds of visitors. (Open 0900 - 5.30 hrs everyday). There are frequent bus services from Kannur to Parassinikadavu.

snake park

Overview : Kannur

Beach : Payyambalam Beach Valapattanam, Meenkunnu Beach , Meenkunnu Beach

Heritage : Thalasseri Fort: (22 km from Kannur) Arakkal Kettu, St. Angelo Fort, Ezhimala

Religious : Parassinikkadavu Temple The Odathil Palli , Holy Rosary Church, Trichambaram Temple