The Kerala Folklore Academy is a
support initiative for all the folk artists in Kerala. In a world of trending
fashions and growing art forms, this academy upholds its folk music and dance
specialty in as pure state as possible. The institution provides financial
assistance to folk artists. Economic aid programs and academic councils are
conducted to promote the traditional Kerala art forms. The institution aims to
promote and preserve the traditional art forms of Kerala. Kerala Folklore
Academy was constituted by the Government of Kerala on 28 June 1995 under the
Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Kerala, Trivandrum.
VISIT KANNUR LIGHT HOUSE
Kannur Lighthouse is a lighthouse
situated near Payyambalam Beach in Kannur town of Kerala. Adjacent to the Sea
View Park and the Government Guest House, it is the fourth largest lighthouse
in Kerala and one of the popular Kannur Tourist Places. Also known as Cannanore
Lighthouse, the lighthouse is still active and overlooks the Arabian Sea. In
1843, the British introduced a system of hoisting a lantern with an oil wick
lamp in order to warn ships. A masonry pedestal was constructed in 1903 on the
rampart of Kannur fort and placed a double wick oil lamp inside the 4th order
dioptric lens and lantern on this pedestal.
ST. ANGELOS FORT VISIT KANNUR
St Angelo’s Fort is definitely one
of the most popular and frequently visited attractions of Kannur and for more
reasons than one. The polished yet prehistoric structure of this fortress with
unadulterated elegance and overwhelming power. Standing ashore in the Arabian
sea, St Angelo’s Fort enjoys a panoramic and unobstructed view of the diorama
created by the merger of the magnetic waves and the azure waters. It also
overlooks the mesmerisingMoppila Bay, a natural harbour.Moppila Bay and Dharmadam Island are
among the primary attractions here. Moppila Bay is a natural harbour and the
fort offers a wonderful view of it along with a sea wall projecting from the
fort separating the rough sea and inland water.
ARAKKAL MUSEUM VISIT
The Arakkal Museum in Kannur city is
one of the most significant and frequently visited attractions of the south
that celebrates the memory and grandeur of Kerala only Muslim royal family- the
Arakkal Ali Rajas. Previously a majestic palace of the royal family and their
actual place of residence, this museum is a true testimony to the impeccable
Muslim architecture and design. The Durbar Hall of this palace, which was once
the official venue of gathering for the kings and their nobles, has now been
converted into the Arakkal Kettu Museum and is managed by the Arakkal Family
Trust.The Arakkal Museum in Kannur city is
one of the most significant and frequently visited attractions of the south
that celebrates the memory and grandeur of Kerala only Muslim royal family
VISIT GUNDERT BUNGALOW
Gundert Bungalow, a
popular heritage building, and a tourist attraction is located about 20 km from
Kannur. The bungalow lies on a beautiful hill named Illikkunnu, near Thalassery
town, and a river passes through the area making it an absolute visual treat.
This bungalow was the residence of Dr. Herman Gundert who lived here from 1839
carrying out his literary, scholarly, and missionary activities. Gundert was a
renowned German missionary and scholar who brought out the very first Malayalam
English dictionary. He is also credited with the publication of
Rajyasamacharam, the first Malayalam Newspaper, and another publication named
Paschimodayam.
MUZAPPILANGAD DRIVE IN BEACH
This beach is the
longest Drive-In Beach in Asia and is featured among the top 6 best beaches for
driving in the world in BBC article for Autos.[3][4] Muzhappilangad is the only
Asian beach featured in the list. Even though Goa has many beautiful beaches, it
does not have a Drive-in beach. It is considered as the longest drive-in beach
in Asia. The beach festival is celebrated in the month of April and it is one
of the important tourist attractions in the district of Kannur in Kerala. The
youth also try many driving stunts in cars like drifting and wheeling in bikes
as this is a paradise for driving along the shore. There is an unpaved road
winding through coconut groves leading to the beach. To get to this road, if
you are driving from Tellicherry towards Kannur, take the left turn just before
the railway over bridge (first railway crossing) you encounter after crossing
the Moidu bridge.
Dos and Don’ts during your trip:
●Carry clothes and sandals suitable for weather conditions
●Avoid plastic carry bags or related items
●Regardless of any situation or help needed during your trip,
talk with the
●guide or storyteller
Package Inclusions during your trip:
●Pick up and drop facility
● Drinking water
●Tissue paper
●Sanitisers
●Entry pass
● Breakfast, lunch
● English-speaking
storyteller
● English-speaking cab
drivers
Package Exclusions during your trip:
●Bus/train/flight tickets
●Additional meals or snacks
●Shopping expenses and other personal expenses
●Travel insurance
●Any additional expenses due to any delay of flights or
cancellation, weather
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