Kannur South, Thalassery

#10 among attractions in Thalassery

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Facts and practical information

Kannur South or Chovva or Thottada is a heart of Kannur and also a residential suburb in Kannur District of Kerala, India, which mainly consists of two areas - Thazhe Chovva and Mele Chovva. The National Highway 66 runs through both Thazhechovva and Melechovva. The name Chovva is believed to be derived from the Malayalam word "Chovvu" meaning propriety. Mele and Thazhe are Upper and Lower respectively, indicating that Mele Chovva is relatively at higher altitude compared with Thazhe chovva ()

Coordinates: 11°44'46"N, 75°29'31"E

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Kannur South – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thalassery Fort, Overbury's Folly, Thiruvangad Sree Ramaswami Temple, Jagannath Temple.

0.4 miW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Thalassery Fort, Thalassery
11 min walk • Tellicherry Fort is in Thalassery a town in Kannur District of Kerala state in south India. Thalassery was one of the most important European trading centers of Kerala. The Fort lies on the group of low wooden hill running down to sea and protected by natural waters.
0.6 miNW
Forts and castles
Overbury's Folly, Thalassery
16 min walk • Overbury's Folly is a seaside park with a watch tower. It is located less than a kilometer from Thalassery, a commercial town on the Malabar Coast in the Kannur district, Kerala, India. It is named after its builder, E.N. Overbury, who served as a local judge at Thalassery in the 1870s.
0.8 miE
Temple
Thiruvangad Sree Ramaswami Temple, Thalassery
20 min walk • Thiruvangad Sree Ramaswami temple is an important temple located in the east part of Thalassery. The temple is generally known as the Brass Pagoda from the copper sheeting of its roof. A part of the temple was damaged by Tipu Sultan's troops in the 18th century, but the temple itself is believed to have been saved from destruction.
1.3 miSE
Temple
Jagannath Temple, Thalassery
33 min walk • Shree Jagannatha Temple is a major place of worship in Thalassery, Kannur District, Kerala province, India.
~1150 ftNW
Mosque
Odathil Palli, Thalassery
6 min walk • Odathil Palli is a 200-year-old mosque in Thalassery, a city in the state of Kerala, South India. The mosque was built around 1806.
~1060 ftW
Piers and boardwalks
Thalassery Pier, Thalassery
6 min walk • Thalassery Pier locally known as Kadalpalam is located in Thalassery, Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. It is an old pier extending out into the Arabian Sea. It is frequented by people taking evening walks.
~0 ftN
Temple
Sree Sundareswara Temple, Thalassery
1 min walk • Sree Sundareswara Temple is one of the two prominent temples consecrated by Sree Narayana Guru Devan in Kannur District, the other being Sree Jagannaatha Temple, Thalassery.
~0 ftN
Temple
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Thalassery
1 min walk • The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is the foremost temple of Gowda Saraswatha Brahmins in and around Thalassery. The Temple is located in the heart of Thalassery town, in the Kannur district of Kerala. The temple and the prathishta faces North which is a unique feature. The temple was established in 1831 A.D.
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Thalassery Stadium, Thalassery
16 min walk • Thalassery Stadium is located near the Thalassery Civil Station, Kerala state, South India. Thalassery Stadium hosts the Ranji Trophy cricket matches every year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kannur South?

Nearby attractions include Sree Sundareswara Temple, Thalassery (1 min walk), Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Thalassery (1 min walk), Thalassery Pier, Thalassery (6 min walk), Odathil Palli, Thalassery (6 min walk).

How to get to Kannur South by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kannur South:

Train

Thalassery (14 min walk)
Jagannath Temple Gate (32 min walk)

Bus

Kerala State Road Transport Bus Depot Thalasserry (32 min walk)
Ksrtc Depot, Thalassery (32 min walk)