town in Malappuram district, Kerala, India
Ponnani is a small town in Malappuram District, Malabar region, Kerala, India.
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Ponnani is ancient town on the mouth of river Bharathappuzha which was referred to as Tyndis of the Roman accounts. Ponnani is a fishing port. It is a Muslim cultural centre and there are about 50 masjidhs here. During old times, Ponnani was a Muslim pilgrim centre and people even used to call it 'the small Mecca'.
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Buses are available from Palakkad, Kozhikode and Thrissur. The nearest railway station is at Tirur. There is an airport at Kondotty.
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Buses charge only ₹7 for three km.
Autorikshaws charge ₹15 per km.
A/c taxis can be hired for ₹1,000 per day.
- Padincharekkara (Jhankar boat service). Available from 7AM to 7PM. The Jhankar Boat is big enough for 50 passengers and 12 cars.
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- Biyyam Kayal. Beautiful hanging brindge. Venue of annual boat race.
- Fishing Harbour, Ponnani.
- Jankar ride to Tirur, Ponnani ferry.
- Light House, Southern side.
- M.E.S. College, Ponnani. Scenic campus
- Ponnani Juma Masjidh. Built in 925 Hijra calendar. William Logan, the famous historian mentions this mosque in his Malabar Manuel.
- Saraswathy Temple, Thrikkavu.
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- Bomaby Restaurant, Ponnani.
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- Jinnen Tourist Home, Veliyancode, ☏ +91 98959 92204.
- Nila Residency, Thirunnavaya, ☏ +91 494 260 2001.
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- Guruvayoor (22 km)
- Kondotty 78 km
- Kuttippuram 22 km
- Tirur (19 km)