Weekend Trip to Thalassery, Kerala
Famous for
- Beaches
Weather
Summer 24 to 36°C
Winter 20 to 32°C
Distance / Traveling Time
From Bangalore: 326 kilometers / 6 h ,31 m
Best Time To Visit
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Overview
One of the settlements of the British in India, the historical city of Thallassery or Thalassery is just 21 km from Kannur in the northern part of Kerala. Holding natural beauty in abundance this beach city also consists of small hills, misty cliffs and free flowing rivers. Also known as Tellicherry, this commercial town of the Malabar Coast, recently became Kerala’s first ‘Heritage town’. Many times referred to as the ‘City of Seven Hills’, Thalassery is the right kind of a weekend getaway from Bangalore, to enjoy a refreshing vacation along with friends and family. Thalassery is the second largest city of North Malabar and is also popular for its lip-smacking special Thalassery Biryani.
How to Reach Thalassery
By Train
The railway station in Thalassery is well- connected to all important cities in India including Bangalore. Direct train is available between the two cities.
By Air
The nearest airport to Thalasery is the Karipur international airport in Kozhikhode, which is around 94 km away. This airport is well-connected to Bangalore by regular flights. To go to Thalassery from the Kozhikode airport, you can rent a taxi.
By Road
Bangalore and Thalassery are well-connected to each other by a good network of road. It is suitable that you rent a car. Another option is to get on-board a state-run or a private deluxe bus from Bangalore up to Kozhikode bus stand, which is 70 km away from Thalassery. From here, you can further board a bus or hire a taxi.