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Kannangad

Kannangad is a town in Kasaragod district, Kerala, India of about 68,450 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 23 temples, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Hosdurg Fort, Altharakkal Sree Muthappan Madapura and Bekal Fort.

12.3081° N, 75.1063° EPop. 68,450Station: Kanhangad (KZE)Kannur 70 km

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see59
Notable182
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kannangad

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:50 pm

73 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kannangad
  2. Hosdurg Beachheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bekal Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Chandragiri Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Malla Shree Durgaparameshwari Templetemple · 45 min
  6. Altharakkal Sree Muthappan Madapuratemple · 45 min
  7. Back in Kannangad
Today’s loopKannangadStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Kannangad

By train

Kanhangad (KZE), about 3 km from the centre.

By road

Kannur 70 km · Madikeri 87 km · Mangaluru 91 km. Directions.

By air

Kannur International Airport (CNN), Kannur — about 81 km by road; Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), Mangaluru — about 95 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kannangad?

Bekal Fort (fort, about 15 km), Hosdurg Fort (fort, about 2 km), Trikkannad Tryambakeshwara Temple (temple, about 18 km), Altharakkal Sree Muthappan Madapura (temple, about 8 km), Chandragiri Fort (fort, about 26 km), Malik Deenar Juma Masjid (mosque, about 29 km).

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

75 places on Spotwander: 23 temples, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 beaches & coast, 11 waterfalls, 7 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Kannangad?

Sree Madiyan Koolom Kshethrapalaka Temple, about 7 km by road; Mannam Purathu Kavu (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kannangad?

Edayilekkadu View Point, about 25 km by road; Bevinje Valley View Point (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kannangad?

Start in Kannangad, visit Hosdurg Beach, then Bekal Fort, then Chandragiri Fort, then Malla Shree Durgaparameshwari Temple, then Altharakkal Sree Muthappan Madapura, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.