Attractions

This temple is one of the most famous Lord Subramanya temples in Kerala. The two-storeyed sanctum sanctorum is in the shape of the back of an elephant. The temple is famous for its pavithra mothiram.

Ezhimala is a seven-peaked mountain, about 7 kilometres from Payyanur. It is at a height of about 286 m above sea level. From Ezhimala, you can see the Mount Dilli lighthouse, the ruins of an old fort near it and a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The Indian Naval Academy is also located here.

This Park is a beautiful picnic spot for hanging out with family and children. It offers various tourist activities like Pedal Boating and Kayaking.

Paithalmala, the hill station located near Pottenplave is the highest geographic peak in Kannur, rich in flora and fauna. A 6 km trek takes you to the top.

Kavvayi is a group of small islands, near Payyannur. Sprawling across the districts of Kannur and Kasaragod, this lesser-known pristine land of enticing beauty is the largest backwater island group in the northern part of Kerala.

It is a biodiversity hotspot near Panathady town and lies on the Kerala-Karnataka border. It has flora and fauna typical of the Western Ghats.