Kannur district, Kerala, India

Places to visit near Dharmadam

Dharmadam is a town in Kannur district, Kerala, India, home to about 29,943 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 24 temples, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 beaches & coast and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach (4 km), Tellicherry Fort (5 km) and Sree Peralassery Temple (9 km).

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Dharmadam at a glance

Location
Kannur district, Kerala, India
Population
about 29,943
Coordinates
11.7754° N, 75.4646° E
Places within 50 km
105 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Kannur, 19 km
Railway station
Dharmadam (DMD), 1 km
Airport
Kannur International Airport (CNN), 22 km

Top places to visit near Dharmadam

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Temples near Dharmadam

52 temples within 100 km of Dharmadam. The closest is Oorpazhachikavu Temple (8 km); the best-known is Sree Peralassery Temple (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dharmadam

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dharmadam. The closest is Harbour View Point (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Dharmadam

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dharmadam. The closest is Dharmadam Beach Park (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dharmadam

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dharmadam. The closest is Poongottkavu Forest (29 km); the best-known is Parassinikkadavu Snake Park (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Dharmadam

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Dharmadam. The closest is Areekkal Waterfall (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dharmadam

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dharmadam. The closest is Temple Pond (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Dharmadam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dharmadam
  2. 4 km Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach · heritage site, Kannur
  3. 12 km St. Angelo Fort · fort, Kannur
  4. 16 km Sree Peralassery Temple · temple, Kannur
  5. 19 km Mahé River Side Walkway · river spot, Mahe
  6. 1 km Tagore Park · park, Mahe
  7. 14 km Back to Dharmadam

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From travellers near Dharmadam

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How to reach Dharmadam

  • By train: Dharmadam (DMD) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), Kannur — about 22 km by road
  • By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), Calicut — about 111 km by road
  • By road from Kannur: about 19 km · directions
  • By road from Kozhikode: about 84 km · directions
  • By road from Kalpetta: about 87 km · directions

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Within 15 km of Dharmadam

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Dharmadam by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2452Oorpazhachikavu Temple (8 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1340Harbour View Point (16 km)
Beaches & coast2236Dharmadam Beach Park (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens631Poongottkavu Forest (29 km)
Waterfalls425Areekkal Waterfall (18 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs618Temple Pond (8 km)
Museums615Gundert Museum (2 km)
Forts & heritage914Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach (4 km)
Other attractions513Rakaya (22 km)
Churches47Basilica of St Teresa of Avila, Mahé (14 km)
Caves25Thamburan Cave (47 km)
Mosques & dargahs05Erumad Darga Sufi Shaheed Maqam (80 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves14Mahé River Side Walkway (14 km)
Parks34Tagore Park (14 km)
Treks03Tadiandamol Trek (67 km)

Dharmadam: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Dharmadam?

Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach (heritage site, about 4 km), Sree Peralassery Temple (temple, about 9 km), Mahé River Side Walkway (river spot, about 14 km), Tagore Park (park, about 14 km), St. Angelo Fort (fort, about 17 km), Tellicherry Fort (fort, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dharmadam?

105 places on Spotwander: 24 temples, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 beaches & coast, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Dharmadam?

Oorpazhachikavu Temple, about 8 km by road; Shri Jagannatha Temple (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dharmadam?

Harbour View Point, about 16 km by road; Edachovva View Point (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Dharmadam?

Dharmadam Beach Park, about 1 km by road; Drive-In Beach (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dharmadam?

Start in Dharmadam, visit Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach, then St. Angelo Fort, then Sree Peralassery Temple, then Mahé River Side Walkway, then Tagore Park, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Dharmadam?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Dharmadam?

By train: Dharmadam (DMD), about 1 km away. By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), about 22 km by road. By road: 19 km from Kannur.

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