# Taliparamba

Taliparamba or Thaliparamba is a town in Kannur District, in the Malabar region of Kerala, India.

## Understand

Taliparamba is an important trading station of spices and hill produce. The undulating hills that surround this little town make it exceptionally beautiful. The surrounding villages of Pattuvam, Kuttikkol and Karimbam are filled with lush green fields and little rolling hills. The rivers of Kuppam and Valapattanam surround the towns from all sides and the Arabian sea is only 14km to the western side. Taliparamba is not known as a tourist destination even though it is a very scenic place. So you can expect a lot of attention without any touristy prices.

## Get in

Taliparamba is 10 km from the nearest railway station of Kannapuram. There is an airport at Kozhikode some 120 km to the south. Buses are available from Kannur and Payyanur.

## Get around

* Autorickshaws charge ₹15.00 per km
* Buses charge only ₹7.00 for three km.
* Walking is impossible as numerous motorcycles pester you even in village roads.

## See

* 12.0425375.386511 District Agricultural Farm, Karimbam (5 km), ☏ +91 460 2249608. Established in 1905 by Sir Charles Alfred Barber, this is the oldest continuously-operating government farm in Kerala. The farm has a rich bio diversity in 56 acres. The crops include coconut, areca nut, cashew, mango, sapota, jack, coffee, cocoa, nutmeg, clove and pepper and the adjoining paddy field attracts many nature lovers and environmentalists to the farm. Recognizing the importance of the flora and fauna of the station, Kannur District Panchayat established a Biodiversity Centre and an Indigenous Technology Knowledge Centre at the farm in 2005. (updated May 2015)
* 11.9840775.398872 Parassinikkadavu (10 km). Riverside Temple, Snake Park, Water Theme Park. (updated Apr 2015)
* 12.0810175.397723 Pepper Research Station, Panniyoor (9 km). (updated Apr 2015)
* 12.0392675.379474 Sir Syed College, Karimbam (3 km), ☏ +91 460 2205866, info@sirsyedcollege.org. Magnificent campus with many gardens and laboratories. Visitors can make an appointment with the Principal over the telephone. The Botany Department of the college is worth a visit as they have advanced research facilities. Contact person: Dr. Khaleel Chovva: +91 94473 00189 (updated May 2015)
* 12.0491475.369275 Syed Nagar (2 km). Syed Nagar village is a very beautiful place with cute undulating open landscape ideal for a peaceful evening walk. Tagore Higher Secondary School and the pretty Syed Nagar Masjidh are located here. The road to Kuttiyeri hanging bridge starts from here, and it is 3 km from here. (updated May 2015)

### Temples

* Kanjirangad Vaidyanatha Temple, Kanjirangad (Alight at Kanjirangad bus stop en route to Alakode SH). (updated Nov 2016)
* Sree Dakshinamurthy Temple Vellavu (vellavu Kavu), Vellavu (4 km from rajarajeswara temple,after sevenHills-Ezhukunnu). (updated Nov 2016)
* Athiyadam Ayyappan Kavu, Pariyaram. (updated Aug 2015)
* Aivar Paradevadha Temple, Kupam. Scenic surroundings. (updated Aug 2015)
* 12.0315375.367936 Krishna Temple, Trichambaram (1 km). A temple mentioned in many Malayalam devotional songs. (updated Apr 2015)
* Manna Maqam and Dargah, Near Seethi Sahib High school. syvan compound and mystic trees with a magic well (updated Aug 2015)
* Pookoth Kottaram, Manenkavu, Pookoth Nada (2 km). (updated Aug 2015)
* 12.04829875.3558657 Raja Rajeshwara Temple, Temple Road (1 km). World famous pilgrim center. (updated Apr 2015)
* Valiya Juma Masjidh (inside Taliparamba Market). Very old building. (updated Apr 2015)

## Do

* Cross the River, Hanging Bridge, Kuttiyeri (7 km). Access from the Pacheni Road and come back through the Mukkola Road. You have seen all the greenery now. (updated Apr 2015)
* Island Walk, Kolthuruthy Island, near Bavuparamba (10 km). All coconut and arecanut. Beautiful bridge wide enough for a small car. (updated May 2015)
* Madakkara Bridge, Mattool (14 km). Take a bus to Payangadi, then to Mattool and then to Madakkara and Irinavu. A lot of water bodies and scenic places can be seen on the way. You can come back through the Dharmasala route. (updated May 2015)
* Riverside Paddyfield Walk, Ezhom village (12 km). Wide, wide stretch of paddy fields. Take a bus going to Payangadi via Kuppam junction. Get down at the most beautiful spot. Continue the journey in another bus. After reaching Payangadi, you can come back through a different route. (updated May 2015)
* River Walk, Muthukuda Road, Kuppam (6 km). Turn left at Kuppam before the bridge (updated Apr 2015)
* Climbing the Paithal Mala Hills, Naduvil Village (36 km). Spectacular flat space on the top ideal for camping. Basic accommodation is available. Look for leeches and elephants. (updated Apr 2015)
* Trekking at Seven Hills, Kuppam Bridge. The seven hills or Ezhu Kunnu in Malayalam can be seen from the Kuppam bridge, 3 km from Taliparamba. The trekking can begin from Kuttiyeri Hills, three km to the east. (updated Jun 2015)
* Vellikkeel Eco Park, Vellikkeel Bridge (7 km from Taliparamba Town). Travel from Pattuvam to Bakkalam in an Autorikshaw and stop some time at the Vellikkeel Bridge area. (updated Apr 2015)
* Village Walk, Muyyam. 5 k.m.. Muyyam is a very scenic village with a lot of vegetable cultivation. (updated Apr 2015)
* Water sports, Vismaya Water Theme Park, Parassinikkadavu (10 km). (updated Apr 2015)

## Buy

* Jowhar Bakery, Main Road (1 km). Mussel Fry is called 'Arikkaduikka' or 'Kallummakkaya' here. (updated May 2015)
* Lebanese Bakery, Highway (0.5 km). (updated May 2015)
* Muttayappam. Some people consider eating the Muttayappam an experience in itself. Muttayappam is a kind of rice preparation in oil without adding any 'mutta' or egg into it. Only the shape resembles a huge fried egg. It goes well with chicken curry. It is not available in standard restaurants and you have to ask in roadside stalls. They have a tendency to disappear in minutes. It is difficult to get this snack elsewhere in Kerala.This unique Taliparamba food with a very plain taste can become quite addictive. Remember: you were warned ! (updated May 2015)

## Eat

There are many good restaurants in the national highway.
* Bamboo Fresh Food Village, Ezham Mile. 100 seat dining hall with very good ambiance, lighting, etc. (updated Aug 2015)
* C. K. Hotel, Near Punjab Bank. (updated May 2015)
* Manu's Hotel, Iritty Route. (updated May 2015)
* Feast House, Near Marina Shopping Complex. (updated May 2015)
* Foodies Restaurant, Payyannur Road. (updated May 2015)
* Indian Coffee House, National Highway (1 km), ☏ +91 460 2206053. (updated May 2015)
* Jowhar Bakery & Restaurant, Near Busstand. (updated Apr 2015)
* Lebanese Bakery, Opp Bus stand. (updated May 2015)
* Lebonne Restaurant, opp. Medical College, Pariyaram. (updated Aug 2015)
* Motel Aaram, Dharmasala,, ☏ +91 4972780220. (updated Apr 2015)
* Plaza Family Restaurant, Highway. Spacious day and night restaurant. (updated Apr 2015)
* Sujith Hotel, Near Busstand. (updated May 2015)
* Thakkaram Restaurant, Near Alinkeel Cinema. (updated May 2015)
* Top in Town Restaurant, Near Lourde Hospital. (updated Aug 2015)
* Le Bonne Restaurant, Pariyaram. (updated Oct 2017)
* Chembarathy Restaurant, Seventh Mile. (updated Oct 2017)
* Tharwad Restaurant, Manna (near Cooperative Hospital). (updated Oct 2017)
* Food Land Restaurant, Manna Junction. Popular for their masala-dipped muttayappam and firecooked chicken. (updated Jan 2021)
* Jamaliyya Restaurant, Chapparappadavu. Famous for their chicken biriyani and beef biriyani. (updated Jan 2021)
* Kareem's Thattukada, Kakkathode. Muttayappam and flame cooked chicken. (updated Jan 2021)
* M.R.A.Restaurant, Main Road. Manthi Rice and Mutton Raan are their specialities. (updated Jan 2021)

## Drink

* Samrat Bar, Highway. (updated Apr 2015)
* Tender Cafe, Keechery on Kannur Road. Popular for their Tender Coconut Shakes. ₹60. (updated Jan 2021)

## Sleep

* C.M.Lodge, opp. Medical College, Pariyaram. (updated Aug 2015)
* City Residency, National Highway (1 km). (updated Apr 2015)
* Raja Rajeshwari Guest House, Near Shiva temple on Payyanur Road, ☏ +91 460 220 6929. (updated May 2015)
* Royal Tourist Home, Main Road, ☏ +91 4602209300. (updated Aug 2015)
* Sea Land Tourist Home, Near Busstand (1 km). (updated Apr 2015)
* Shams Tourist Home, Near Federal Bank, ☏ +91 460 220 4478. ₹500. (updated May 2015)
* Dream Tourist Home, on Muncipal office hill. (updated Oct 2017)
* Wood Greens Ayurveda Resort, One KM from the Medical College, Pariyaram, ☏ +91 497 2080 073, +91 944 746 9007. Wooden poolside cottages and tree houses. ₹5,000. (updated Dec 2022)

## Go next

* Bekal Fort and Beach, 61 km.
* Iritty, hill town with nice rivers, 48 km.
* Kannur, major beach city, 21 km
* Parassinikkadavu, riverside temple, 10 km
* Payyanur, beach town, 21 km.