Things to do in Trikarpur, Kerala
Thrikaripur is a small town located in south part of Kasaragod District in the state of Kerala, India. Its southernmost end Olavara touches Payyannur, Kannur District.
14 places to visit in and around Trikarpur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Kavvayi Backwater
Kavvayi Backwaters, located near Payyanur, is the third largest backwater in Kerala and the largest one in north Kerala. The Kavvayi Kayal is dotted with several islands of various size.
Wikipedia - 2Karivellur Mahadeva Temple
Karivellur Mahadeva Temple or 'Karivellur Shiva Temple' is a Shiva temple situated at Karivellur near Payyanur neighbourhood in Kannur in the state of Kerala, India. This temple was owned by Chitrakkal Kovilakam.
Wikipedia - 3Sree Chakrapani Temple, Thrikaripur
Sree Chakrapani Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, located at Thrikaripur in Kasaragod district of Kerala, India. According to myths, the temple was built by Parashurama.
Wikipedia - 4Ranipuram Wikipedia
- 5Ezhimala Wikipedia
- 6Altharakkal Sree Muthappan Madapura
Altharakkal Sree Muthappan Madapura is a temple, located at Pullur Village about 6.2 km from Kanhangad and 25 km from Kasaragod City in Kasaragod District, Kerala.
Wikipedia - 7Thalakodu Sree Krishna Temple
Thalakodu Sree Krishna Temple is an ancient Sri Krishna temple located in the village of Cheriyoor, near Taliparamba in the Indian state of Kerala. This temple belongs to Sri Mullappally illam, Cheriyoor and is open to all Hindus.
Wikipedia - 8Hosdurg Fort · in Cheruvathur
Hosdurg Fort or Hosadurga Fort, also known as Kanhangad Fort, is a fort in Kanhangad in Kasaragod district of Kerala, India. Somashekara Nayaka of the Keladi Nayaka dynasty of Ikkeri built the fort.
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- 10Sree Madiyan Koolom Temple · in Cheruvathur
Sree Madiyan Koolom Temple is located near Kanhangad in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the most prominent Hindu temples in Kasargod district, and is some 500 years old.
Wikipedia - 11Sri Laxmi Venkatesh Temple · in Cheruvathur
The Sri Laxmi Venkatesh Temple is foremost temple of Gowda Saraswatha Brahmins in and around Kanhangad. The prathishta ceremonies began in 1864 A.D. and in 1865 A.D.
Wikipedia - 12Madai Vadukunda Shiva Temple · in Pazhayangadi
The Madayi Vadukunda Shiva temple is a Hindu temple located in Madayi, Kannur district of Kerala.It is believed to have been constructed by "Kolathiri" Kings during Middle Ages on a plateau land generally known now as Madayipara.
Wikipedia - 13Cheruthazham Sree Kunninmathilakam Mahadeva Temple · in Pazhayangadi
Sree Kunninmathilakam Mahadeva Temple is situated at Cheruthazham in Kannur, Kerala. The old name of this temple is Sree Kunninmathilakam Shiva Temple.
Wikipedia - 14Kapalikulangara Sree Mahavishnu Temple · in Taliparamba
The Kapalikulangara Sree Mahavishnu Temple is located in Taliparamba, Kannur district, Kerala, India, near the Sree Rajarajeshwara temple.
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Trikarpur by interest
- Temples and places of worship: Karivellur Mahadeva Temple, Sree Chakrapani Temple, Thrikaripur, Altharakkal Sree Muthappan Madapura, Thalakodu Sree Krishna Temple, Nileshwar Muthappan Madappura
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Kavvayi Backwater, Ranipuram, Ezhimala
- Lesser-known places: Thalakodu Sree Krishna Temple, Cheruthazham Sree Kunninmathilakam Mahadeva Temple, Kapalikulangara Sree Mahavishnu Temple
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Trikarpur
Best weather: Nov–Apr.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 23°C | 3 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 25°C | 6 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 27°C | 22 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 27°C | 63 mm |
| May | Rainy | 26°C | 192 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 24°C | 687 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 23°C | 775 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 23°C | 580 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 23°C | 330 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 23°C | 229 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 22°C | 90 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 22°C | 16 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Trikarpur
- Nearest railway station: Cheruvathur (CHV), 11 km away.
- Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport (CNN), 49 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Trikarpur costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Trikarpur is not included.
Compare Trikarpur with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trikarpur | – | Nov–Apr | 14 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Nileshwar | 12 km | Nov–Feb | 11 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Cherupuzha, Kannur | 13 km | Nov–Apr | 7 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Nileshwaram | 13 km | Nov–Feb | 13 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Payyannur | 15 km | Nov–Feb | 19 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Trikarpur; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Trikarpur?
The best known are Kavvayi Backwater, Karivellur Mahadeva Temple, Sree Chakrapani Temple, Thrikaripur, Ranipuram, Ezhimala.
When is the best time to visit Trikarpur?
Best weather: Nov–Apr.
How do I reach Trikarpur?
Nearest railway station: Cheruvathur (CHV), 11 km away. Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport (CNN), 49 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Trikarpur cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Trikarpur is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.