Kannur in Kerala - 0 views
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fazeel on 23 Dec 08Kannur is a place with a rich history right from the time of the Aryan migration. With the Western Ghats in the east (Coorg district of Karnataka), Kozhikode and Wayanad districts in the south, Lakshadweep in the west and Kasargod in the North, Kannur is bounded by a wealth of natural beauty. A popular holiday destination in Kerala today, Kannur has been a key contributor to the cultural, religious, political and industrial heritage of Kerala. In addition, Kannur enjoys the credit of having been the cradle of colourful folk art and folk music of Kerala, notably Theyyam - a stylistic dance form guaranteed to make your vacations in Kannur a memorable one. There are several attractions for tourists to visit when they travel to Kannur. The St. Angelos Fort in the Kannur Cantonment, which was constructed in 1505, is a symbol of Portuguese architecture and attracts plenty of tourists. The Thalassery Fort is an important tourist center in Kann