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Kannur
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Other
Kannur, popularly known as Cannanore, is located at a distance of around 24 km from the destination. The town was named Cannanore during the colonial rule. It is often referred to as the Land of Looms and Lores; and has attractions like beaches, forts, religious sites, historical towns and...
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Mahe
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Other
Mahe, officially known as Mayyazhi, is a nearby town, which is officially a part of the Union Territory of Puducherry. The town derives its name from the word ‘Mayyazhi’, meaning ‘Eyebrow of the sea’. Formerly a French Colony, the town now serves as a municipality of Mahe...
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Jagannath Temple
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Religious
Jagannath Temple was established by Sree Narayana Guru to stop the evils of the caste system. It is believed that during the medieval age, natives belonging to lower castes were forbidden to enter the temple. They were only allowed to worship the deities that were enshrined within Kavu and...
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Thalassery Fort
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Fort
Thalassery Fort stands on a rocky cliff that lies on the banks of the Muzhappilangad Beach. It was constructed by the British East India Company in the 18th century. The fort was developed with an aim to establish a strong foothold in the Malabar Coast.
The square shaped fort has huge...
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Muzhappilangad Beach
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Beach
Muzhappilangad Beach is located at a distance of around 8 km from the destination. This beach is often referred to as a swimmer’s paradise. Swimming, sunbathing and boating are the popular activities enjoyed at the beach.
It is the only drive-in beach of Kerela and has a length of...
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Juma Masjid
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Religious
Juma Masjid is a 1000 year old mosque, situated close to the Arabian Sea, in Thalassery. It is counted amongst the most beautiful mosques of the Kannur District and is believed to have been constructed by Malik Ibin Dinar, an Arab trader. It is believed that Malik Ibin Dinar arrived in Kerala to...
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Overbury's Folly
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Other
Overbury's Folly, a major attraction of Thalassery, is a seashore recreational park. The park is located on the hilltop, close to the Thalassery Municipal Stadium and Sports Authority of India (SAI). The site derives its name from its constructor E. N. Overbury, who once served as the...
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English Church
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Religious
The English Church, also known as the St. John's Anglican Church, is believed to be more than 140 years old. The church is located behind the Thalassery Fort and is considered to be one of the first churches to be constructed in the Malabar region. The church has a cemetery with the grave of...
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Sree Rama Swami Temple
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Religious
Sree Rama Swami Temple is located in Thiruvangad, which lies at a distance of around 4 km from Thalassery. It is believed that a dip in chira, the temple tank, washes away all sins.
According to the Kerala Mahatmyam, the shrine was constructed by Lord Parasurama, one of the incarnations...
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Catholic Rosary Church
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Religious
Catholic Rosary Church, close to the popular Thalassery Fort, was established in the early 16th century. It is amongst the oldest churches in Kerala. The church is adorned with distinct stained glass works that were brought from London.
The church was under the guidance of the Archbishop...
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Gundert Bungalow
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Other
Gundert Bungalow was the residence of Dr. Herman Gundert, the German Missionary, who became a member of the Basal Mission in 1934. Dr. Herman Gundert was born in Stuttgart and arrived in India as a Christian missionary. On 27th February 1839, he shifted to Illikunnu, a place near Thalassery, and...
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Fisherfolk Temple
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Religious
Fisherfolk Temple is situated on the Kannur-Thalassery-Mahe coastline. It is close to the ground where cricket was first played in India. The temple is flanked on one side by the Arabian Sea and a popular belief states that the shrine was built to pay gratitude to the sea, for its bounty and...
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Odathil Mosque
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Religious
Odathil Mosque, located in the Malabar region, is around 200 years old. The dome of the mosque is quite high, making it visible from a distance. The mosque was built of teak wood, under the guidance of a king of Travancore.
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Dharmadam Thuruth
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Island
Dharmadam Thuruth is an island located in the midst of the Arabian Sea. The island covers an area of around 5 acres of land. This place is covered with thick plantations of coconut and palm amidst green bushes. The site is home to a group of migratory birds that arrive here during winters....
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Sree Kandeswara Temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Religious
Sree Kandeswara Temple is situated in the Thalassery Town and the presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. It was constructed in 1910 and the idol was installed by Shri Narayana Guru, the great social reformer of Kerala. The temple was constructed in the Nalleswara Madian, which is believed...
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Jawahar Ghat
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Other
Jawahar Ghat is situated behind the Thalassery Fort and is located at a distance of around 4 km from the destination. During the freedom struggle of India, the ghat served as a meeting point of thousands of revolutionaries. Under the British rule, meetings and rallies were banned on the beach....
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Wellesley's Bungalow
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Other
Wellesley’s Bungalow is a beautiful colonial mansion that is renowned for its peaceful and calm surroundings. The house belonged to Babar, a businessman, who served as a host to Lord Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington. The site derives its name from Wellesley, who actively participated...
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Tellichery Pier
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 18Places to Visit in Thalassery
- Type: Other
Tellichery Pier, one of the prominent ports of the region, is among the four piers of Kerela. During the British rule, large ships were unable to move closer to the coastline; hence, the British established certain piers in the region. This one became an important centre for export and import of...
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