Kannur City Guide
The Payyambalam beach is one of the finest beaches of Kerala. The well laid out garden and the massive landscaped sculpture of mother & child erected by noted sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman makes it extremely captivating.
Location : Payyambalam beach is situated on the coastal line of Kannur.
About the Payyambalam Beach
The beautiful and calm Payyambalam beaches are a hot favourite amongst the tourists. The Payyambalam Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Kerala and is an ideal place to visit. Quiet and secluded, this beautiful stretch of sand and surf is the best locale for a relaxed evening, irrespective of seasons. The well laid out garden and the massive landscaped sculpture of mother & child erected by noted sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman makes it extremely captivating.
The Payyambalam beach is a popular picnic spot of the local people and holds much potential for development into a tourist resort. Nearby is Ezhimala, the capital of the ancient Mooshika kings, considered to be an ancient historical site. It is a conspicuous, isolated cluster of hills, forming a promontory. A flourishing seaport and centre of trade in ancient Kerala, it was one of the major battle fields of the Chola-Chera war of the 11th century.
Getting There
By Air : Nearest Airport is Calicut, 109 km from Kannur. From Calicut, one can hire taxis, buses or luxury coaches to reach to Kannur.
By Rail : The Kannur railway station has some direct trains to the major cities of Kerala and nearby states.
By Road : Kannur is very well connected with the cities of Kerala via the roadways network. Some important distances from Kannur are: Cochin- 278 Km, Kasarogd- 66 Km, Calicut- 90 Km, Palakkad- 209 Km and Trivandrum- 465 Km
Accommodation
There is no dearth of good accomodation facilities in Kanur. All ranges of hotels are available in the town.
