Kannur Forts & Beaches Day Tour

Four centuries of the Malabar coast in one day: a Portuguese sea fort, the palace of Kerala's only Muslim royal family, the British fort at Thalassery and a drive along Kerala's famous drive-in beach.

Itinerary

• 8:30 AM — Pickup
  Kannur railway station · Kannur KSRTC bus station · Kannur Airport (on request) (Airport pickup on request)
• 9:00 AM — St Angelo Fort
  The 1505 Portuguese laterite fort on the sea, with views over Mappila Bay harbour. (Entry own expense)
• 10:30 AM — Arakkal Museum
  The Arakkal Kettu, palace of the Ali Rajas, with their furniture, weapons and royal papers. (Closed Mondays)
• 12:30 PM — Thalassery Fort & lunch
  The 1708 East India Company fort, then Thalassery biryani in town, own expense.
• 3:30 PM — Muzhappilangad drive-in beach
  A slow drive along 4 km of firm sand, with Dharmadam island just offshore. (No swimming)
• 5:15 PM — Payyambalam Beach
  Kannur's town beach and gardens for the sunset walk.
• 6:30 PM — Drop-off
  Kannur station, KSRTC bus station, Kannur Airport, or your own stop in town

Good to know

• 🗓️ Closing days: Arakkal Museum is closed on Mondays; on Mondays we visit the Arakkal mosque area and Kannur handloom shops instead. The forts are open daily; timings can change, so we re-confirm the evening before.
• 🚗 Driving on the beach: Our driver goes slowly along the hard sand, away from the waterline and people. Beach staff or police may stop vehicles at high tide or in rough weather.
• 🌊 Sea safety: No swimming at Muzhappilangad or Payyambalam — the currents are strong. From June to September the sea is rough; we keep to the promenade.
• ✈️ Flying in?: We can pick you up at Kannur Airport in the morning — it adds about an hour. Or end your day at the airport for a late flight: ask us.

Included

• Shared seat, solo to 15
• Water & snacks
• Free drop within the city
• Caretaker for 10+ guests

Not included

• Lunch
• Fort and museum entry
• Tolls and parking (private trips)

What to carry

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Clothes covering shoulders and knees
• Hat and sunscreen
• Cash for entry fees

Cancellations follow our cancellation & refund policy.

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