Top 20 Experiences in kannur
Skip the Line: Yakshagana Puppetry Ticket
Background of puppetry Yakshagana puppetry has existed for centuries. The modern form of the art, however, was largely molded by the brothers Laxman, Narasimha, and Manjappa Kamath; who hailed from Uppinakudru village, Kundapur taluk. Devanna Padmanabha Kamath, the grandson of Laxman Kamath infused new life into the art and performed shows all over India. Later, Kogga Devanna Kamath improved this subgenre even further, being recognized with the Tulsi Samman and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards. His son, Bhaskar Kogga Kamath, is currently performing shows while training others in the art of Yakshagana puppetry. K. V. Ramesh is a leading puppeteer from Kasaragod. He leads the Yakshagana puppet troupe Shri Gopalakrishna Yakshagana Gombeyata Sangha.
Kannur City Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour with Guide
A 4-5 hours tour of Kannur by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking guide. Discover the hidden treasures of Kannur and find out why Kannur is popularly known as the city of Looms and Lores. Visit the 500+ year old St. Angelo's Fort, first built by the Portuguese. Visit the small yet well-maintained Lighthouse museum and climb up the Lighthouse for amazing views of the coastline. Experience first-hand how the handloom weavers (closed on Sunday) turn thread into world class fabric. Visit the Folklore museum which exhibits over 300 precious objects of folk art, including life-size replicas of various theyyams and patayani, folk and tribal musical and percussion instruments, farm implements and weapons (closed on Sunday). On Sundays, you can visit the Arrakkal Museum.
Tyndis Thalassery Herman - Little Trail
A short walk back to the history and heritage of Thalassery. Tyndis storyteller takes you along the undiscovered and untold stories about Thalassery - its culture and heritage. Experience the beauty of the markets, historical monuments and the all-knowing Arabian sea!
Kannur City Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour with Guide
A full day tour of Kannur city by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking guide. Discover the hidden treasures of Kannur and find out why Kannur is popularly known as the city of Looms and Lores. Visit the 500+ year old St. Angelo's Fort, first built by the Portuguese. Stop by at the Arakkal Museum, dedicated to Arakkal family - the only Muslim royal family in Kerala. Visit the small yet well-maintained Lighthouse museum and climb up the Lighthouse for amazing views of the coastline. Drive around Mappila Bay where you will have opportunities to click some good pictures. Experience first-hand how the handloom weavers turn thread into world class fabric. Visit the Folklore museum which exhibits over 300 precious objects of folk art, including life-size replicas of various theyyams and patayani, folk and tribal musical and percussion instruments, farm implements and weapons. Visit one of Kannur's best beaches.
North Kerala Culinary Food Tour by walking in Thalassery
* Feast on the India’s fascinating cuisine with this exciting food tour * Have a taste of the delicious snacks, freshly cooked before your eyes by locals * Discover the traditional cooking techniques special to North Kerala’s food culture * Experience some of the best Malabari flavors you visit the authentic food spots special to the locals
Daily Theyyam visit
We provide great opportunity to experience the theyyam ritual performance of North Kerala. There are over 500 different types of theyyam performances can been seen in Kannur & Kasaragod districts of Kerala during the season which starts from November and ends in the month of May next year. Depending on your schedule and preference, you will be taken to the recommended Theyyam festival location. Different types of Theyyams are performed in one temple at different intervals on the same day. Provide photo opportunities and our exclusive theyyam calendar provides information about more than 1000 theyyam festival details along with fire theyyam details. Helpful to ordinary tourists to cultural tourists, photographers, and researchers etc.
Kalaripayattu
Northern Style This system generally gives much importance for physical flexibility exercises. These exercises are done individually and as combinations. After that meypayattu (equivalent of Karate kata) is taught.These are combination of flexibility exercises with attacking/defence techniques but the actual techniques are taught very much later. Traditionally the number of meypayattu may differ as per the teaching methods of the Guru. After the student learns meypayattu, stick fighting is taught. Generally a majority of the Kalaris (schools that teach Kalaripayattu) start training with weapons within 3 to 6 months. But some Kalaris allow taking each weapon once in a year only. After long stick and small stick fighting iron weapons are introduced. Training is begun with the dagger, sword and then the spear. Not all modern schools use specialized weapons. Traditionally, bows and arrows were commonly used in Kerala and students were trained in these techniques, but it is uncommon now.
Life at the Harbor Hamlet - Nileshwar Harbor Experience by Tyndis
A tour along the heartlands of the rural fishermen villages of Nileshwar. Experience the essence of the fishing harbours, seamounts, the livelihood of the people in the palm-fringed islands etc.
Chasing the Biryani Love - Tyndis Thalassery Culinary Experience
The Thalassery Culinary Experience tour takes the guests along the best and delicious local delicacies, serving the ultimate taste of Malabar! Experience the Best Thalassery Biryani, Snacks, Sarbath – the cool drink and lot more at a traditional Muslim house. Tyndis Storytellers will accompany the tourists along the tour, explaining them about the rich food culture of North Kerala. Guests can actively take part on enthusiastic discussions with the storytellers who will be more than excited to share their knowledge about the delicacies and traditions regarding every cuisine and recipe of Malabar! The storytellers will also explain the step-by-step process of Cuisine Making.
Nine to Four: A Slice of North Malabar by Tyndis - Full Day Tour
Tour along the beautiful north Malabar coastal lines to experience the beauty of the majestic Bekal Fort and the mesmerizing beaches of Nileshwar. Get along to discover the undiscovered lives of the fishermen villages. Have a look of the local livelihoods and the skills of the people at coir making, toddy tapping, weaving etc.
4N5D Kerala Tour Package Hill station & Backwaters
On time pick up & drop . Safe and Secure environment , Customization according to the need of our guests , reliable support for our guests all through the tour and good & prompt service is what we can guarantee and it's what makes us unique
Experience the 'Theyyam' Life - Curated through the folklore of Theyyam
Theyyam is an uber popular art form. Several tourists and researchers explore theyyam to study, to photograph, to witness etc. Experiencing theyyam is little different. Theyyam, isn't just an art form. It is a tradition embedded in the folklore of a society. Knowing them, experiencing them, understanding the myth and legend is really worth the effort. Thus, your visuals becomes meaningful, your photos speak louder, your memories becomes shareable. We curate the experience for you to smear in the local culture and tradition of Kannur which homes the art form. We are trying to recreate a time when and how we used to experience it when we were young. Join us, in this journey and trust me, it'll be worth it.
Kannur Full day sight seeing Guided Tour
In this day tour Tourists can see & feel the heritage, history,culture, life style, and cuisines, of these region- the land of looms and lore's, where Arabs, Chinese, and European traders visited centuries ago to buy good quality spices.
Dancing gods of Kannur; a complete theyyam experience
Theyyam, is a dance ritual quite unique to the land of Northern Kerala. The chief performer is referred to as 'Theyyam' and is thought of as embodying the spirit of the deity during the performance. This ritual had its genesis among the tribal groups as a form of worship. The visuals is both impactful and magnificent. The adornments go so far as to add a certain gravitas to the whole event besides giving it an exquisite touch. On this tour we will be visiting temple where the theyyam performance is held, we will interact with the performers, families and local to understand the significance of this cultural art.
The Tale of Two Colonial Cities by Tyndis
A journey that brings back the days of the colonial period in Thalassery and Mahe. Tyndis storyteller carefully places the untold stories of the colonial memories of British Thalassery and French Colonial Mahe. Learn about the deep rooted influence of the French culture in Mahe. Have an amazing experience of the cultural immersion. Experience the beauty of the forts,harbours, walkways, fish markets, historical monuments and the all-knowing Arabian sea!
Dharmadam Ocean Kayaking Experience by Tyndis
The Dharmadam Ocean Kayaking experience provides for some of the best avenues to glide over the ocean waters. Wake up the adventure person inside you as you head to face the waves! Experienced Pro-Instructors will teach the basics. With this experience, you’ll not just come closer with the waves, but have a good workout as well.
The Arackal Trail by Tyndis - Kannur Sightseeing Tour
The city of Kannur holds the memoirs of culture, heritage, struggles and nationalist movements to this date! Kannur, otherwise called Cannanore is the land of Theyyam and Handlooms. The Canannore Synopsis tours begin from the Arakkal Museum, the palace of Arakkal Dynasty, the only Muslim Royal Family in Kerala. They are marked as the icons of religious harmony in Malabar. The tour covers the bustling fish markets and harbours of Kannur - a major centre of the spice trade in the ancient maritime world. Visit the marvellous St. Angelo Fort that bears witness to a million stories of Kannur. Trace the architecture of the Portuguese and British in the Colonial monuments. With our eminent storytellers, the tour best resembles the soul of Urban Kannur in one go. Note - Arakkal Museum remains closed on Mondays.
Nileshwar's Nature Trove - A Tyndis Village Experience
The activities like toddy tapping, local fishing, coir making, handweaving etc. are priceless! Find the biodiversity treasure of the village at the household of a local scientist-cum-toddy tapper.
Village Life experience in Kannur & Kasaragod districts of Kerala
Responsible Tourism - Live with Villages & Natures - We help you explore and experience beauty of village life experience in Kannur & Kasargod districts of Kerala. These two north Kerala districts are emerging tourist destination of Kannur after newly opened Kannur International Airport. We provide exclusive village life experience - package may includes: Village walk, mingling with people, market tour, local food cooking, visiting temple and heritage places, rubber estate visit, traditional boat journey, theyyam festival visit, traditional hand craft & metal craft unit unit. The serene backwaters, swaying coconut farms, soothing paddy fields, everything makes the village life of Kerala a memorable experience.
Kerala Theyyam Ritual Dance From Kannur
Kerala is famous for its elaborate dance forms like Kathakali. On this tour, watch a Theyyam performance that showcases the elaborate costumes of the performers, who bring to life legends and stories of divine beings and heavenly spirits. The larger than life image of the performers is treated with great respect by the audience. This tour gives you a glimpse into this traditional religious ritual of Kerala. Highlights ● Theyyam ritual ● Elaborate costumes of the performers ● Interaction with locals