Paithalmala trek
About 5 km trek through semi-evergreen shola forest and grassland to a high viewpoint above Kannur and Coorg valleys.
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Highland trek and viewpoint near the Karnataka border.
Cities & towns
Where to go in Kannur
Fort and beach baseTown / base
Kannur city
Sea fort, beaches and Theyyam-season access.
St. Angelo FortPayyambalam BeachArakkal MuseumTheyyam temples
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Featured: Thottada BeachTown / base
Thottada
Quiet beach-homestay and Ayurveda belt about 8 km south of Kannur city.
Thottada BeachAdikadalayi BeachKizhunna BeachBaby Beach
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Beach and food baseTown / base
Muzhappilangad and Thalassery
Drive-in beach, colonial fort and biryani town.
Muzhappilangad Drive-in BeachThalassery FortOverbury’s FollyDharmadam Island
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City beach baseTown / base
Payyambalam
Easy beach area close to Kannur town.
Payyambalam BeachBaby BeachKannur lighthouse views
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Temple and family baseTown / base
Parassinikadavu
Muthappan temple, Vismaya and Kannur University side stays north of Kannur city.
Parassinikadavu Muthappan TempleVismaya Amusement ParkKannur University side stays
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Laterite plateau baseTown / base
Madayipara
Biodiversity plateau and heritage landscape near Pazhayangadi.
MadayiparaMadayi KavuPazhayangadi side trips
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Airport transfer baseTown / base
Mattannur and Airport
Kannur International Airport, Mattannur hotels and arrival/departure transport planning.
Kannur International AirportMattannur hotelsAirport prepaid taxi
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Hill trek baseTown / base
Paithalmala
Highland trek and viewpoint near the Karnataka border.
Paithalmala trekKappimalaKudiyanmala routes
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Wildlife baseTown / base
Aralam
Eastern forest sanctuary and highland village belt.
Aralam Wildlife SanctuaryMeenmutty-style forest streamsIritty river side
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Getting there
How to reach Paithalmala
Nearest airportKannur (CNN), in-district
Rail gatewayKannur (CAN) or Thalassery (TLY)
District HQKannur
LandscapeNorth Malabar coast, forts, beaches and eastern highlands
Paithalmala is a Kannur base for Theyyam ritual arts, St. Angelo Fort, Muzhappilangad drive-in beach and Aralam forests.
St. Angelo FortMuzhappilangad Drive-in BeachTheyyam season
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Places to Visit in Paithalmala
The best tourist places to visit in Paithalmala — temples, viewpoints, lakes, heritage and nature, each with a full guide, how to reach it and what to see nearby.
PlacePaithalmala trek
Hill trek and viewpoint near the Karnataka border. This trek guide belongs to the Paithalmala planning base in Kannur, Kerala, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
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PlaceKappimala
Kappimala is a tourist place in Paithalmala used for route planning, visit timing, and nearby stays, food, transport and local services across Paithalmala, Kannur, Kerala, India. Use this guide to plan the route, check access context and find relevant local options as verified listings are added.
Open guide →PlaceKudiyanmala routes
Kudiyanmala routes is a tourist place in Paithalmala used for route planning, visit timing, and nearby stays, food, transport and local services across Paithalmala, Kannur, Kerala, India. Use this guide to plan the route, check access context and find relevant local options as verified listings are added.
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Forest stays, camping and treks around Paithalmala
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Paithalmala travel FAQs
What are the best places to visit in Paithalmala?
Top places to visit in Paithalmala include Paithalmala trek, Kappimala, Kudiyanmala routes — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.
How do I reach Paithalmala?
The nearest airport to Paithalmala is Kannur (CNN), in-district. The rail gateway is Kannur (CAN) or Thalassery (TLY).
What is the best time to visit Paithalmala?
October to March is the driest and most comfortable season to visit Paithalmala and the rest of Kerala. The June–September monsoon is lush and green but wet, and often brings lower low-season prices.