Kannur district, Kerala, India

Places to visit near Perya

Perya is a town in Kannur district, Kerala, India, home to about 12,659 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 21 temples, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 waterfalls. The must-see places are Akkare Kottiyoor Maha Shiva Temple (6 km), Palchuram View Point (8 km) and Kottiyoor WLS (12 km).

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Perya at a glance

Location
Kannur district, Kerala, India
Population
about 12,659
Coordinates
11.8333° N, 75.8541° E
Places within 50 km
108 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Kalpetta, 44 km
Railway station
Mahe (MAHE), 46 km
Airport
Kannur International Airport (CNN), 44 km

Top places to visit near Perya

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Perya: 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 Perya

49 temples within 100 km of Perya. The closest is Akkare Kottiyoor Maha Shiva Temple (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Perya

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Perya. The closest is Perya Hills (5 km); the best-known is Palchuram View Point (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Perya

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Perya. The closest is Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary (2 km); the best-known is Kottiyoor WLS (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Perya

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Perya. The closest is Makkiyad Meenmutty Water Falls (15 km); the best-known is Irpu Waterfalls (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Perya

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Perya. The closest is Kolatta Lake (26 km); the best-known is Banasura Sagar Dam (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Perya

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Perya. The closest is Mahé Beach (47 km); the best-known is Kappad Beach (65 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Perya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Perya
  2. 6 km Akkare Kottiyoor Maha Shiva Temple · temple, Kannur
  3. 24 km Sree Mridanga Shaileshwari Temple · temple, Kannur
  4. 40 km Irpu Waterfalls · waterfall, Kodagu
  5. 8 km Thirunelli Sree Maha Vishnu Temple · temple, Wayanad
  6. 14 km Palchuram View Point · viewpoint, Kannur
  7. 8 km Back to Perya

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How to reach Perya

  • By train: Mahe (MAHE) — about 46 km from the centre
  • By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), Kannur — about 44 km by road
  • By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), Calicut — about 98 km by road
  • By road from Kalpetta: about 44 km · directions
  • By road from Kannur: about 66 km · directions
  • By road from Kozhikode: about 80 km · directions

All places near Perya by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Perya by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2149Akkare Kottiyoor Maha Shiva Temple (6 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1942Perya Hills (5 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2336Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary (2 km)
Waterfalls1327Makkiyad Meenmutty Water Falls (15 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1120Kolatta Lake (26 km)
Beaches & coast219Mahé Beach (47 km)
Museums614Kunkichira Museum (10 km)
Other attractions112En Ooru (48 km)
Forts & heritage311Pazhassi Raja Tomb (20 km)
Churches511St Marys Forane Church Edoor (29 km)
Parks17Tagore Park (47 km)
Treks24Brahmagiri Peak Trekking (23 km)
Caves04Cheenikamoola Cave, Ambalavayal (55 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12Mahé River Side Walkway (47 km)
Mosques & dargahs02Jamiul Futuh - The Indian Grand Masjid جامع الفتوح (54 km)
Jain sites01Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery (59 km)
Buddhist sites01Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple (84 km)

Perya: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Perya?

Akkare Kottiyoor Maha Shiva Temple (temple, about 6 km), Palchuram View Point (viewpoint, about 8 km), Thirunelli Sree Maha Vishnu Temple (temple, about 22 km), Irpu Waterfalls (waterfall, about 25 km), Sree Mridanga Shaileshwari Temple (temple, about 25 km), Banasura Sagar Dam (dam, about 26 km).

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

108 places on Spotwander: 21 temples, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 waterfalls, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Perya?

Akkare Kottiyoor Maha Shiva Temple, about 6 km by road; Sree Vaderi Shiva Temple (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Perya?

Perya Hills, about 5 km by road; Palchuram View Point (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Perya?

Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary, about 2 km by road; Palchuram Waterfalls Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Perya?

Start in Perya, visit Akkare Kottiyoor Maha Shiva Temple, then Sree Mridanga Shaileshwari Temple, then Irpu Waterfalls, then Thirunelli Sree Maha Vishnu Temple, then Palchuram View Point, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Perya?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Perya?

By train: Mahe (MAHE), about 46 km away. By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), about 44 km by road. By road: 44 km from Kalpetta.

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