For temple visitors
The Taliparamba Nalambala darshan
Nalambalam means “four temples”. Devotees who come to Sri Rajarajeshwara Temple usually also have darshan at Trichambaram, Kanhirangad and Mazhoor. It is a local tradition you will not find written about much online. This is the order we suggest, ending at Sri Rajarajeshwara Temple in the evening. Start early, as Mazhoor closes at 10 am.
- Trichambaram Sree Krishna TempleSree Krishna3.5 kmOpen till 12 noon
- Kanhirangad Sree Vaidyanatha TempleShiva as Vaidyanatha5 kmOpen till 12 noon
- Mazhoor Sree Balabhadra Swamy TempleBalabhadra, Sree Krishna's brother7 kmOpen till 10 am
- Sri Rajarajeshwara TempleShivaNext doorBest in the evening: darshan from 5 pm, women from 7:10 pm
Planning a full temple day? Choose “Temple visits” below for a roadmap that adds Parassinikadavu in the early morning and Madayi Kavu in the evening.
Finish at Sri Rajarajeshwara Temple in the evening. Women can enter from 7:10 pm, and our home is right next door, so you can walk back and rest. It gets busier as the night goes on, so don't leave it too late.
Timings are subject to change. Staying with us? We will confirm them for you and help you plan the day.
Find places for your trip
All: 13 places, nearest first
- Temple50 m walk
Sri Rajarajeshwara Temple
The famous Shiva temple of Taliparamba, one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala. Our home shares a boundary with the temple, and free lunch is served at the temple till about 2 pm. See our temple guide for darshan timings and customs.
- Art100 m
Taliparamba Kathakali Kendram
A Kathakali school right next to us, where students train in Kerala's classical dance-drama. Staying with us? Ask us about seeing a class or a performance.
- Temple3.5 km
Trichambaram Sree Krishna Temple
A Krishna temple in Taliparamba, known for its annual festival in March with the Thidambu Nritham ritual dance.
- Temple5 km
Kanhirangad Sree Vaidyanatha Temple
A Shiva temple where the deity is worshipped as Vaidyanatha, the healer. Its Thiruvathira and Kaliyattam festivals fall in the Malayalam month of Dhanu (December to January).
- Temple7 km
Mazhoor Sree Balabhadra Swamy Temple
One of the few temples in Kerala dedicated to Balarama (Balabhadra), Krishna's elder brother, with ritual links to Trichambaram Sree Krishna Temple during its March festival.
- Nature10 km
Vellikkeel Eco Tourism Park
A riverside eco-tourism park for a slow walk and green views.
- Temple13 km
Parassinikadavu Sree Muthappan Temple
A riverside temple on the Valapattanam river, open to people of all faiths, known for its daily Muthappan Theyyam rituals (Vellattam and Thiruvappana) and its tea and boiled-gram prasadam.
- Temple14 km
Madayi Kavu (Thiruvarkadu Bhagavathy Temple)
A Bhadrakali temple at Pazhayangadi and a revered shrine of the Chirakkal royal family. Its Pooram festival is in March. It sits beside Madayipara, so the two are easy to combine. Usually open till 1 pm, then from 5 to 5:30 pm, and again from 6 pm.
- Nature14 km
Madayipara
A flat laterite hill near Pazhayangadi with over 500 recorded plant species. During the monsoon it is covered in small wildflowers. Madayi Kavu temple is right beside it.
- Beach24 km
Payyambalam Beach, Kannur
Kannur town's long, popular beach, good for an evening by the sea.
- History26 km
St. Angelo Fort, Kannur
A sea-facing fort begun by the Portuguese in 1505 and later strengthened by the Dutch. It is a protected monument of the Archaeological Survey of India, with views over the Arabian Sea.
- Hills36 km
Paithalmala
At about 1,370 m, the highest point in Kannur district, with forest trekking and a viewpoint. January to March is usually considered the best time to trek.
- Beach36 km
Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach
About 4 km of sand you can drive along, described by Kerala Tourism as the longest drive-in beach in Asia. At low tide you can walk across to Dharmadam Island.
Theyyam season
Kannur is known for Theyyam, the ritual performance art of North Malabar. According to Kerala Tourism, the season runs from November to May, and exact dates change every year with the Malayalam calendar. At Parassinikadavu, Muthappan Theyyam is performed as part of the regular temple rituals. Ask us when you book and we will help you find what is happening during your stay.
Getting here
- Kannapuram railway station (KPQ): about 15 km
- Kannur railway station (CAN): about 23 km
- Payyanur railway station (PAY): about 23 km
- Kannur International Airport (CNN): about 39 km
Taxis and autos are available from the stations and the airport. Free parking is available at the homestay.