Introduction on Thalassery: Thalassery is the coast in West India, where the British first set up its colony. This beach destination drew attractions not just for its exotic beauty, but also for its prime positioning. Located some 22 Km away from Kannur, it will well be worth your while to travel to Thalassery. Thalassery has as much culture and history to offer you as it has beauty and civilization. Thalassery is also the birthplace of the so called "Indian circus"; which started with the spread of gymnastics tutored by German Missionaries. Moreover, travel to Thalassery will reward you with a good balance of heritage and modernity. So you will see a good deal of people frolicking in the beaches and indulging in all sorts of water-sports and fishing.

Tourist Attractions in Thalassery: Having a colonial imperial past, there are several architectural wonders dating from the British era. The most imposing of the lot is the Thalassery Fort. Built by the British in the year 1708 AD, it was a figurative announcement of their dominion of the land. The other structures dating back to this time are the St. Rosario Church, the Lighthouse, the Collector's Mansion, Brennen cemetery which is the resting place for many a British administrator and their deceased family and the Gundert Bungalow. However, because Thalassery has a cultural heritage dating back to long before the British arrived, you can also see two temples: the Trichambaram Temple and the Sree Ramaswamy Temple, which has stone carvings that go back almost 4 centuries into the past. Among the natural beauties are the Thalassery Beach, Meenkunnu Beach and the Azhikkal Beach and Port.

How to reach Thalassery: travel to Thalassery is rendered easy due to the fact that it is accessible by air, rail and most importantly by road. The nearest air base is 93 Km away in Kozhikode, the Kannur railway station is the nearest rail stoppage, while the road route is the easiest and is easily reachable from Khozikode.