Cinnamon Valley, located on the banks of the Anjarakandy River in Kannur, is renowned as the largest cinnamon plantation in Asia, sprawling over nearly 200 acres. This historic estate, established in 1767 by the East India Company, was initially a mixed plantation of cinnamon, pepper, cloves, nutmeg, and other spices. Today, it specializes in cinnamon and the extraction of cinnamon oil, which is highly sought after in the perfume industry.

Visitors to the Anjarakandy Cinnamon Estate can witness the intricate process of preparing cinnamon spice and extracting its oil, providing a fascinating insight into the spice trade that has been a hallmark of the region for centuries. The estate's white pepper is also popular, particularly in Britain and other Western countries.

Kannur, often referred to as the city of "Lores & Looms," is steeped in history and myth, known to the outside world for its spice trade since ancient times. The district played a significant role in the global spice trade, with fleets from the Red Sea regularly visiting Kerala for black pepper, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon.

Marco Polo, the famous 13th-century traveler, recognized Kannur as a strategically important port on India's western coast. Under British rule, the name Kannur was anglicized to "Cannanore." The district boasts the longest coastline in Kerala, stretching 152 kilometers, and is adorned with coconut groves, water reservoirs, and 19 of Kerala's 44 rivers flowing through it. Surrounded by the districts of Kasaragod, Wayanad, Mahe, and Kozhikode, Kannur continues to be a significant region both historically and economically in Northern Kerala.