Sights in Kannur (Cannanore)
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Loknath Weavers’ Co-operative
Established in 1955, the Loknath Weavers’ Co-operative is one of the oldest in Kannur and occupies a large building busily clicking with the sound of looms. You can stop by for a quick tour and visit the small shop here that displays the fruits of their labours. It’s 4km south of Kannur.
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Kerala Dinesh Beedi Co-Operative
One of the largest, and purportedly best, manufacturers is the Kerala Dinesh Beedi Co-Operative, with a factory at Thottada, 7km south of Kannur. Either of these cooperatives is a Rs80 to Rs100 (return) autorickshaw ride from Kannur town.
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St Angelo Fort
The Portuguese built St Angelo Fort in 1505 from brilliantly red laterite stone on a promontory a few kilometres south of town. It has a serene garden and excellent views of nearby palm-fringed beaches.
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Kerala Folklore Academy
Visit the Kerala Folklore Academy, near Chirakkal Pond Valapattanam, 20km north of Kannur, where you can see vibrantly coloured costumes up close and sometimes catch a performance.
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