Kannur district, Kerala, India

Places to visit near Mahe

Mahe is a town in Kannur district, Kerala, India, home to about 38,183 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 19 temples, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 beaches & coast and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mahé River Side Walkway (1 km), Tagore Park (1 km) and Tellicherry Fort (9 km).

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Mahe at a glance

Location
Kannur district, Kerala, India
Population
about 38,183
Coordinates
11.7017° N, 75.5347° E
Places within 50 km
95 (16 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, 33 km
Railway station
Mahe (MAHE), 2 km
Airport
Kannur International Airport (CNN), 30 km

Top places to visit near Mahe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mahe: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Mahe

48 temples within 100 km of Mahe. The closest is Sree Krishna Temple, Mahé (1 km); the best-known is Sree Peralassery Temple (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mahe

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mahe. The closest is Kanakamala Sunrise View Point (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Mahe

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mahe. The closest is Mahé Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mahe

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mahe. The closest is Payamkuttimala Eco Tourism Spot (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Mahe

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Mahe. The closest is Thirikakkayam Waterfalls, Vilangad (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mahe

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mahe. The closest is Temple Pond (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mahe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mahe
  2. 1 km Mahé River Side Walkway · river spot, Mahe
  3. 1 km Tagore Park · park, Mahe
  4. 18 km Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach · heritage site, Kannur
  5. 8 km Sree Peralassery Temple · temple, Kannur
  6. 37 km Lokanarkavu Temple · temple, Kozhikode
  7. 18 km Back to Mahe

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How to reach Mahe

  • By train: Mahe (MAHE) — about 2 km from the centre
  • By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), Kannur — about 30 km by road
  • By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), Calicut — about 97 km by road
  • By road from Kannur: about 33 km · directions
  • By road from Kozhikode: about 70 km · directions
  • By road from Kalpetta: about 76 km · directions

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Within 15 km of Mahe

15–50 km — half-day trips

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Mahe by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1948Sree Krishna Temple, Mahé (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1642Kanakamala Sunrise View Point (7 km)
Beaches & coast1933Mahé Beach (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens830Payamkuttimala Eco Tourism Spot (19 km)
Waterfalls628Thirikakkayam Waterfalls, Vilangad (28 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs718Temple Pond (19 km)
Museums615Thalassery Fort (9 km)
Forts & heritage613Chalakkara (3 km)
Other attractions412Sand Banks (20 km)
Churches28Basilica of St Teresa of Avila, Mahé (1 km)
Parks15Tagore Park (1 km)
Caves05Thamburan Cave (59 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves14Mahé River Side Walkway (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs04Markaz Masjid Calicut (70 km)
Treks03Brahmagiri Peak Trekking (70 km)
Jain sites01Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery (98 km)

Mahe: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Mahe?

Mahé River Side Walkway (river spot, about 1 km), Tagore Park (park, about 1 km), Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach (heritage site, about 18 km), Sree Peralassery Temple (temple, about 19 km), Lokanarkavu Temple (temple, about 18 km), Basilica of St Teresa of Avila, Mahé (church, about 1 km).

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

95 places on Spotwander: 19 temples, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 beaches & coast, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Mahe?

Sree Krishna Temple, Mahé, about 1 km by road; Shri Jagannatha Temple (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mahe?

Kanakamala Sunrise View Point, about 7 km by road; Vazhamala view point (വാഴമല വ്യൂ പോയന്റ് ) (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Mahe?

Mahé Beach, about 1 km by road; Azheekkal Beach (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mahe?

Start in Mahe, visit Mahé River Side Walkway, then Tagore Park, then Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach, then Sree Peralassery Temple, then Lokanarkavu Temple, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Mahe?

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 Mahe?

By train: Mahe (MAHE), about 2 km away. By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), about 30 km by road. By road: 33 km from Kannur.

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