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Tanur
Tanur (English: Tanore) is a coastal town, a municipality, and a block located in Tirur Taluk, Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is located on the Malabar Coast, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of Tirur and 9 kilometres south of Parappanangadi.
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Tanur at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Saddam Beach: Saddam Beach is a fishing village in the Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala. The village is made up of a two kilometre coastal belt between Puthenkadapuram and Kettungal in Parappanangadi.
- Parappanangadi: Parappanangadi is a major town and a municipality in Tirurangadi taluk of Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is a coastal town located close to the Arabian Sea.
Sightseeing Places
- Saddam Beach: Saddam Beach is a fishing village in the Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala. The village is made up of a two kilometre coastal belt between Puthenkadapuram and Kettungal in Parappanangadi.
- Parappanangadi: Parappanangadi is a major town and a municipality in Tirurangadi taluk of Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is a coastal town located close to the Arabian Sea.
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- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 19 km from Tanur.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Tanur railway station, about 0 km from central Tanur.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Tanur (Apr, May, Jun) averages 24–31°C with about 320 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Tanur (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–29°C with about 322 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Tanur (Oct, Nov) averages 24–30°C with about 205 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Tanur (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 22–31°C with about 33 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
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History
- Summary: Tanur (English: Tanore) is a coastal town, a municipality, and a block located in Tirur Taluk, Malappuram district, Kerala, India.
- Overview: Tanur (English: Tanore) is a coastal town, a municipality, and a block located in Tirur Taluk, Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is located on the Malabar Coast, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of Tirur and 9 kilometres south of Parappanangadi. It is the 17th-most populated municipality in the state, the fourth-most populated municipality in the district, and the second-most densely populated municipality in Malappuram district, having about 3,568 residents per square kilometre as of the year 2011.
- Ancient History: The ancient maritime port of Tyndis, which was then a centre of trade with Ancient Rome, is roughly identified with Tanur. Tyndis was a major center of trade, next only to Muziris, between the Cheras and the Roman Empire. Pliny the Elder (1st century CE) states that the port of Tyndis was located at the northwestern border of Keprobotos (Chera dynasty). The North Malabar region, which lies north of the port at Tyndis, was ruled by the kingdom of Ezhimala during Sangam period.
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Significance
The ancient maritime port of Tyndis, which was then a centre of trade with Ancient Rome, is roughly identified with Tanur. Tyndis was a major center of trade, next only to Muziris, between the Cheras and the Roman Empire.
Historical Significance
The ancient maritime port of Tyndis, which was then a centre of trade with Ancient Rome, is roughly identified with Tanur. Tyndis was a major center of trade, next only to Muziris, between the Cheras and the Roman Empire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanur is most comfortable in January, February, March, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 33°C) and the wettest months are May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 19 km away. The nearest railway station is Tanur railway station, about 0 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Saddam Beach.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 29°C to 33°C over the year, with about 2513 mm of rain in total.
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