Payambalam Beach

Payambalam Beach

The long secluded beach of Payambalam is situated on the coastal line of Kannur, around 2 km from the town. This local picnic spot is one of the beautiful beaches in the state of Kerala. The beach provides the best environment for a relaxed evening and have the possibility for progress as a tourist resort. There is a well laid out garden and a massive sculpture of mother and child erected by the famous sculptor Kanayi Kunchiraman which adds to the beauty of the beach.

Thottada Beach

Thottada Beach

Thottada Beach, also known as Kottayamkandy beach, is at a distance of about 7 km from Kannur town. The virgin beach is a perfect place for swimming and sun bathing. There is a beach house and guest houses offering accommodation at reasonable price.

Muzhapilangad Beach

Muzhapilangad Beach

Muzhapilangad Beach, one of the longest beaches in Kerala, is located 15 km south from Kannur and 8 km from Thalasseri. The clean and less crowded beach is ideal for sunbathing, and the black rocks protect this beach from the currents, making its shallow water a swimmer's paradise. It is a drive-in beach where you can drive down the entire length of 4 km. This secluded place fringed with palm groves mostly remains unexplored and is a perfect place for relaxing. There is also an unpaved road through the coconut groves, leading to the beach. From Muzhappilangad, one can view the beautiful island of Dharmadam or the Green Island, which is at a distance of 200 meters south of the beach.

Meenkunnu Beach

Meenkunnu Beach

The peaceful, quiet and beautiful Meenkunnu beach is a tourist paradise, situated at Azhikode, 12km from Kannur. It is an extension of the Payyambalam Beach. The golden sands of the beach lined with coconut trees and surf, is a perfect place to spend leisure time.

Kizhunna Ezhara Beach

Kizhunna Ezhara Beach

Located about 11 kms from Kannur, Kizhunna Ezhara Beach with a beautiful stretch of golden sand is one of the most sheltered beaches in Kerala. Surrounded by palm and coconut groves, it is an ideal picnic spot that provides a calm and relaxed environment.

Malayala Kalagramam

Malayala Kalagramam


Malayala Kalagramam, the renowned centre for arts and culture sponsored by the A.P.Kunhiraman Trust Chennai, is situated at New Mahe, about 29 km from Kannur. The center started functioning in 1994 and conducts courses in painting, sculpture, music, dance and pottery. Besides these, seminars, symposia, extension lectures, in-service programmes and special projects in different fields of art and humanities are conducted by the Fraternity centre of the Kalagramam. It also provides Kalari (stage) for children and youngsters to practice and perform all forms of fine arts. Yoga and Sanskrit are also taught here. The views and ideas of celebrities like M.Govindan, M.P.Damodaran, K.A.Kodungalloor, Dr. K.B.Menon and A.N.Nambiar, are the sources of motivation behind the creation of the Kalagramam. Each of these persons has proved their worth in different fields, contributing to humanity. There is also a library here. 

The courses conducted here are :
1. Bharatha Natyam- Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
2. Carnatic Music- Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
3. Painting, Drawing,- 3 days a week.
Sculpturing and Murals
4. Musical Instruments- Friday, Saturday & Sunday
from 3 p.m.
5. Yoga Classes- 8 a.m. on Sundays
Visitors are allowed to watch the classes with prior permission from the Director. The Malayala Kalagramam remains closed on all Thursdays.

Kerala Folklore Academy

Kerala Folklore Academy


Kerala Folklore Academy, an independent center for cultural affairs, was established on 28 June 1995. The main objective of the academy is to promote and protect the traditional art forms of Kerala.The institution works under the authority of Cultural Affairs Department, represented by Government of Kerala. The academy also offers economic aid to financially and physically weak artists.