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With the Western Ghats in the east (Coorg district of Karnataka State), Kozhikode and Wayanad districts in the south, Lakshadweep sea in the west and Kasaragod in the north, Kannur district is bounded by a wealth of natural beauty. The district itself which shares much of this natural splendour has been a key contributor to the cultural, religious, political and industrial heritage of the State. In addition, Kannur enjoys the credit of having been the cradle of many a colourful folk art and folk music of Kerala

 
 

 
 
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Thalasseri Fort: (22 km from Kannur) The fort is situated 22 km from Kannur and stands on a rocky cliff, right on the Thelichery beach. Thalassery was the first settlement of the British East India Company on the western coast. The fort constructed in 1708 was the military centre of the British. It is now a historical monument. The Fort has a magnificent gate way and a light house. Around the fort stands the Brennen cemetery, St.Rosario church and the sub-collector's bungalow. Named after Sir Edward Brennen, laid to rest here the cemetery, also have the tomb's of many European officials of the East India Company.

Sree Ramaswami Temple, Thiruvangadi: This temple dedicated to Sri Rama is one of the most important temples in Malabar. It is situated 23km from Kannur, near Thalasseri fort. The exquisite carvings in the temple are believed to have been done nearly 400 years ago.

 
Trichambaram Temple: The temple is situated 20 km from Kannur, near Taliparamba town, famous for its spices trade on the National Highway. It is a sacred place of the Vaishnava cult, the deity of the temple is Sree Krishna. The sculptures on the walls of the sanctum sanctorum are a class by themselves. The annual temple festival, usually held in March, is a colourful event.

Gundert Bungalow:(20km from Kannur) It is situated 20 km from Kannur, near Thalasseri town, on the National Highway at Illikunnu hill. This Bungalow in Tellicherry is of historical significance as this was the residence of Dr. Herman Gundert, the revered German missionary, scholar and lexicographer. He lived here for 20 years from 1839. It was here that one of the first Malayalam dictionaries and the first Malayalam Newspaper - 'Paschimodayam' - took shape. He has also written 18 books in Malayalam including a grammar book. Gundert's bungalow today houses part of the Nettur Technical Training Foundation a unique institution started by the Swiss Foundation.
 
 

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