Pinarayi, the lush green location about 8k.m away from Thalassery, is fringed with beautifully placid rivers. The ever green paddy fields, coconut and mango groves make the northern part of kerala, a land of unmatched natural beauty. There are several tourist centres in and around Pinarayi, like Muzhapplingad, the only drive-in beach in kerala, Thalassery fort. The vibrant Theyyam temples also adorn this place...
Pinarayi is 8 k.m from Thalassery railway station & 20 from kannur. The nearest airport is Calicut .