Kannur Theyyam & Malabar Coast
Three nights on the Malabar coast for theyyam at village shrines, St Angelo Fort, the Muzhappilangad drive-in beach and Thalassery biryani.
Trip at a glance
- Duration4 days / 3 nights
- Starts inKannur
- RouteKannur
- Places1 destination
- StateKerala, India
- Ideal forCultural holidays, Beach holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1RJE46
Best time to visit: November to March
Trip overview
Three nights on the Malabar coast for theyyam at village shrines, St Angelo Fort, the Muzhappilangad drive-in beach and Thalassery biryani.
The route spends 3 nights in Kannur, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays and beach holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kannur
- Arrive via Kannur International Airport (CNN) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Arakkal Museum: Palace of Kerala's only Muslim royal family
Day 2Kannur: Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple and Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach
- Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple: Riverside shrine with daily theyyam
- Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach: Long beach you can drive on
Day 3Kannur: Payyambalam Beach and Watch a theyyam at dawn
- Payyambalam Beach: City beach with gardens
- Watch a theyyam at dawn
Day 4Depart from Kannur
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Kannur International Airport (CNN) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
- Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
- Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
- Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
- Beachfront or walk-to-beach hotels requested
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Kannur: Theyyam dates follow each shrine's calendar and many run through the night; ask us to check the schedule for your dates.
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