Kerala Tourism A Tour to Thalassery

A Tour to Thalassery

Posted Date: 10-Dec-2010	Category: Kerala Tourism	Rating:
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This Article gives infprmation about the city Thalassery. Thalassery is a city of Kannur district in Kerala state. t is one of the oldest municipality in the state. It is located at the Malabar coast of Kerala.

Thalassery: Details

Area: 23.98 square kilometer
Population: 99,386(2001)
Population density: 4148 per square kilometer
Altitude:2.5 meter above mean sea level
District: Kannur
State: Kerala

Thalassery is also known as Tellicherry. This city is located at the Malabar coast of Kerala. Thalassery is the second oldest municipality of Kerala. It is second largest city of North Malabar in terms of population.Thalassery is located at 22km away from district headquarter of Kannur. Thalassery is famous for its historical importance.

History of Thalassery

Thalassery is known as the city of Cake,Cricket and Circus. It is considered as th birthplace of Indian circus.Indians played cricket first at this place. Thalassery is known as political and cultural capital of Kerala.
The first Malayalam newspaper 'Rajyasamacharam' was first published in Thalassery.The Romantic poem 'Veenapoovu' by Kumarashan is published here.
Thalassery is known for its British influence. The British has developed a seaport at Thalassery through which variety of spices such as pepper and cardamom has exported. British has built Thalassery fort to control over the trade in seaport. The Britsh established judicial court in Thalassery.

Places to be visited

The Government of Kerala declared Thalassery as the Heritage city of Kerala.A Rs.200 crore project for Thalassery Heritage Tourism Circuit has been announced by the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala.

Overbury's Folly

It is an enchanting tourist spot of Thalassery which attracts lots of tourists and local people. It is established by a local British judge E.N.Overbury.

Thalassery Fort

The Thalassery fort is preserved ass a historical monument. It is constructed by the British East India company in1708.

Thalassery Pier

It is an old pier extending in to Arabian sea.Now it is preserved as a Tourist center.

Muzhapilangad Beach

It is a famous drive in beach in Malabar which is a major picnic spot of Thalassery. It is located parallel to NH17 between Thalassery and kannur.

Dharmadam Island

It is a small 2 hectare private island which is a beutiful sight from the Muzhapilangad beach.It is located 4km away from the town of Thalassery.

Transport

Nearest railaway station is Thalassery railway station.
Kozhikode International Airport is about 93 km away from Thalassery. Thalassery is well connected by roads to all the major cities of the state.NH17 passes through the city.

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