Kannur Dasara: KSRTC's double-decker bus ride to enjoy the festive time

Kannur city has put on its finest festive sparkle for the annual Dasara festival, and visitors can now enjoy the illuminated streets from an open-top double-decker bus. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Budget Tourism Cell, in collaboration with Kannur Corporation, has launched a special 10-day tour service to give festival-goers an aerial view of the city glowing under vibrant lights.

Route, ticket price, and timings
The 40-minute sightseeing trip begins at Old Bus Stand and proceeds through AKG Hospital, Thana, Plaza, and Muneeswaran Kovil before returning to the starting point. Tickets are priced at ₹100 per passenger. The bus operates from 5 pm to 10 pm daily, with KSRTC DTO PE Ranjith noting that services will be extended until midnight if demand remains high. Depending on public response, KSRTC may consider making the double-decker service a permanent fixture in Kannur, similar to existing night tours in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Kozhikode.

The bus tour was officially inaugurated by Mayor P Indira, alongside standing committee chairpersons Rijil Makkutty, Risham Thana, Lisha Deepak, Sreeja Madathil, Sona Jayaram, and VK Muhammadali.

10-day grand festival off to a vibrant start
The grand opening of the 10-day Kannur Dasara celebrations was inaugurated by Mayor P Indira. The Kannur Dasara 2026, or Dussehra festival, is celebrated during the Navaratri season. It celebrates the triumph of righteousness and sees many events featuring folk arts, classical dances, traditional martial arts and music shows. In Kannur, it's also a shopping occasion that features many exhibitions. The event will also have a mega drone show on its concluding day, October 21, at the Town Square in Kannur.