# Parassinikkadavu

Parassinikkadavu is a small riverside tourist town in Kannur District, Kerala, India. This is the only temple where the mild alcoholic drink called 'Toddy' is offered to the God at the temple.

## Get in

Parassinikkadavu is half an hour by bus from Kannur. The nearest railway station is Kannapuram 13 km.

## See

* Amalolbhava Matha Church, Pappinishery. (updated Aug 2015)
* Ganapathy Mandap, Puthiya Theru. (updated Aug 2015)
* Kerala Folk Lore Academy Museum, Puthiya Theru. (updated Aug 2015)
* 11.982575.40211 Muthappan Temple, On the riverside (1 km (0.62 mi) down the hill). You can get an auto (₹20) for a ride down the winding road to the temple. Alternatively there is a direct footpath with wide steps. The temple has a simple layout and cute look. Unlike other Kerala temples, non-Hindus are also welcomed inside the temple because this temple is governed by an atheist organization who want to continue the traditions and get the income. The surrounding villages are dominated by Hindus of atheist variety. Very often, the womenfolk of these villages are deeply religious. This temple has no idol to worship, rather a ritualistic art-form (Muttappan Theyam) to worship. (updated May 2015)
* 11.990275.38932 Snake Park. (updated May 2015)
* Vellikkeel Eco Park. You can go across the Vellikkeel Bridge by hiring an auto-rickshaw from Bakkalam to Pattuvam (₹200). Very beautiful mangrove swamps and an estuary. (updated Jul 2015)
* Vismaya Park, Main Road (2 km). (updated May 2015)
* Kuttikkol Juma Masjidh, Taliparamba Road. Scenic mosque in the middle of a paddy field. (updated Oct 2017)
* Munambu Kadavu. Traditional blacksmith workshop is the main attraction. There is a lighthouse in this island. (updated Sep 2018)
* Parakkal Boat Jetty. Tourist spot (updated Sep 2018)
* Narath Boat Jetty. Photogenic Place (updated Sep 2018)
* Bhagath Singh Island. Picnic spot (updated Sep 2018)
* Pamburuthy Island. Very silent place (updated Sep 2018)
* C.H.Island. The lighthouse is the main attraction here (updated Sep 2018)
* Kolachery Island. Old cycle repair shop attracts many visitors (updated Sep 2018)
* A.K.G.Island.. Spectacular views from the tree house (updated Sep 2018)

## Do

* Island Walk, Kolthuruthy Island, (4 km). All coconut and arecanut. Beautiful bridge wide enough for a small car. (updated May 2015)
* Trekking. Take the road left immediately before the Parassini bridge. Climb the little to the centre of the town. (4 km) (updated May 2015)
* Village walk, Bakkalam (5 km). Bakkalam is an ideal village for a leisurely stroll. There are coconut plantations and paddy fields wherever you look. Walk on the Morazha road until you reach Vellikkeel bridge which is an extremely scenic place. (updated May 2015)
* Vismaya Water Theme Park, Main Road. Parking facility for 100 cars, several rides, shops selling swimming clothes etc. This business venture is owned and managed by the local Communist Party. (updated May 2015)
* Walk across the scenic Parassini bridge, Mayyil Road (2 km). (updated May 2015)
* Watch the Theyyam dance. Theyyam is performed in the temples of Parassinikkaavu and surrounding cities during certain times of the year. (updated Jun 2015)

## Buy

* Jeyes World, Temple Road. (updated May 2015)

## Eat

* Capane Bamba Restaurant, Puthiya Theru. (updated Aug 2015)
* Motel Aaram KTDC, Dharmasala (5 km), ☏ +91 4972780220. Run by the government (updated May 2015)
* Temple Dining Hall. Free food is given to all visitors. They offer tea with fried mung beans for breakfast. Lunch is traditional Kerala style vegetarian thali on a plantain leaf. (updated May 2015)
* Village teashops. There are two village tea shops in Parassinikkadavu bus terminus. Even though the seating arrangements are basic, the food is very clean, tasty and cheap. In Kerala, smaller restaurants of the villages offer good value for money. You can see people in big cars visiting these humble restaurants because the city restaurants offer a stereotype fare. (updated Jun 2015)
* Indian Coffee House, Dharmashala. Two big restaurants: one is vegetarian and the other has meat options. (updated Oct 2017)
* Vazhiyoram Restaurant, Dharmashala. (updated Oct 2017)
* Orchid Restaurant, Puthiyatheru. (updated Oct 2017)
* Highway Palace Restaurant, Near Koyili Hospital. (updated Oct 2017)
* Thiruvonam Restaurant, Karikkinkulam, Pappinishery. Chicken biriyani served on banana leaves along with date-beetroot pickle. (updated Jan 2021)

## Drink

Beer parlour at Motel Aaram KTDC Dharmasala 04972780220
* Cafe Coffee Day, Dharmashala (1 km). (updated Aug 2015)

## Sleep

* Hotel Park View, Temple Road. (updated May 2015)
* K.K.Lodge, Temple Road. ₹300. (updated May 2015)
* Tamarind Restaurant DTPC, Dharmasala (5 km), ☏ +91 4972780220. Run by the government. ₹350. (updated May 2015)
* Sri Muthappan Tourist Home, Temple Road. (updated May 2015)
* Sri Shylam Tourist Home, Temple Road, ☏ +91 497 278 4355. (updated May 2015)
* Tamarind Hotel, Parassinikkadavu, ☏ +91-94000 08685. Government property. ₹1,400. (updated May 2015)
* Thai Resort, Near Parassini Bridge, ☏ +91 497 278 4242. (updated May 2015)
* Thapasya Heritage, Opp. AKG Building, ☏ +91 497 278 2944. (updated May 2015)
* Malabar Lodge, Dharmashala. ₹450. (updated Oct 2017)
* Indian Coffee House Lodge, Dharmashala. ₹2,500. (updated Oct 2017)
* Sneha Inn, Dharmashala. (updated Oct 2017)

## Go next

* Bekal and Bekal Fort
* Kannur
* Kasaragod
* Madikeri