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Thalassery Kadalpalam (Pier)
A 1910 spice-trade pier and film icon
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Thalassery Pier is a historic 500-foot sea bridge built by the British East India Company in 1910. Originally constructed with massive cranes and rail tracks to transport spices, pepper, coffee, fish, and wood from shore godowns straight to ships, it has since become a pop-culture icon — the romantic backdrop of the Malayalam film Thattathin Marayathu.
Best season
October to March
Calm seas and cool evenings through the dry season make the promenade and sunsets at their best. The monsoon brings rough surf and heavy rain.
Getting there
- Getting there
- Located in Thalassery town, 20 km from Kannur. Regular buses from Kannur to Thalassery.
Highlights
Colonial Architecture and Heritage
500-foot structure, 24 metres wide at shore and 40 metres at the sea end, built in 1910.
The Spice Route Hub
Originally built to stop shipwrecks, featured cranes and rail tracks to load spices directly onto ships.
A Pop-Culture Icon
Famous as the backdrop for the iconic Malayalam romance film Thattathin Marayathu.
The Evening Vibe and Street Food
Vibrant promenade with Kallummakkaya (stuffed mussels), Muttamala, Thari Kachiyathu, and fresh tea stalls.
Stunning Sunsets
One of the most peaceful vantage points in Kannur for sunset over the Arabian Sea.
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