Overview
Kannur or Cannanore is a great land with reverberating and glorious past, mysterious folk tales with everlasting charm. Inclined to the Arabian Sea, Kannur is engulfed with natural beauty with a veil of mystique Malabar. But the land can be enjoyed to its fullest at the Mascot Beach Resort, Kannur.
Mascot Beach resort is the ayurvedic rejuvenation centre where body and mind can be relaxed in perfect harmony with nature. The striking view of the sunrise at the backdrop of the Arabian Sea can be enjoyed from the resort rooms. Whispering waves covered by the beaming sky make the evenings more mesmerizing. According to the tourists, the overall atmosphere is quite cherishing. One can spend time simply by gazing at the long beaches.
Cannanore or Kannur holds a significant position in the map of handloom manufactures. Far away from the concrete dens lies Cannanore – one of the most ravishing coastal district of northern Kerala. It is located 120 kms from Mangalore and 90 kms. north of Calicut. Consisting of 25 rooms, the cottages are a source of aesthetic and functional comforts. The restaurant serves mouth watering Malabar delicacies along with Tandoor and Continental menu.
Facilities
One can opt from a variety of regional Indian cuisines, since the seaside restaurant has something to offer for every palate. Its the best the best multi cuisine restaurant in the town serving seafood with special North Malabar recipes. Also one can avail special Kerala lunch on all weekdays. Swimming pool which faces the sea, renders a romantic and exclusive atmosphere.
Folk Dances of Kerala can be arranged on request. Dance lovers can enjoy the special form of Theyyam dances. Detailed information of the hotels in Kannur, with the facility of online hotel booking and reservation at Mascot Beach Resort is provided by the Holidays Hub.
- Sight seeing arrangements
- Ayurvedic Massage Centre
- Car Parking & Safe locker
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Banquet and Conference Facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Doctor on call
- Currency exchange
- Discotheque
- AC Standard and Deluxe Accommodation
Accommodation
Mascot Beach Resort in Kerala offers its guests with best facilities for accomodation. There are 25 well furnished spacious rooms. All the rooms apart from being well equipped with modern amenities ensures a comfortable stay for its guests.
Places of Interest
- Payyambalam Beach – This beautiful unspoiled long beach can be reached in just 2mts. from the down town.
- Parassini Kadavu Temple - One of the important pilgrimage centers of Kerala, this temple lies on the banks of the Valappattanam river.
- Elimala - Elimala is located at a height of 885 ft. with an isolated cluster of hills and 40 mts drive from north of Cannanore.
- St. Angelo's Fort – It is a huge triangular structure built by the first Portuguese Viceroy in 1505.
- Bekal Fort – It takes 1 hour and 30 mts. from Cannanore and this fort is of great historical and archeological interest.
- Tellicherry – Tellichery, a place of immense historical interest is located18 kms from Cannanore.
- Muzhapilangad Beach – Located 8 kms. from Cannanore, this beach is ideal for a day camping.
- Parassini Kadavu Snake Park – Amidst a natural setting, the snake park consists of poisonous and non poisonous species of snakes kept in hygienic and scientifically maintained pits.
Art and Culture
A ritual dance form called Theyyam, is one of the oldest forms of dances. Cannanore is renowned for this form of dance.
Cannanore, the capital of North Kolathiri Rajas has been a place of immense historical interest for many centuries. A book on the travels and adventures of Marco Polo dated around 1290 AD, gives a complete picture of this place. It refers to Cannanore as "a great emporia of spice trade". Others include accounts of the visit of Ibn Batuta of Tangiers during 1342-47, as well as the visits of Chinese, Arabs, Greeks and Romans.
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