Ezhimala
ഏഴിമല
A solitary small hill by the sea. From the summit you can look out over the Arabian Sea and the Kavvayi backwaters, and at its base are the Indian Naval Academy and quiet beaches.
Ezhimala rises about 286 meters above sea level. It was the center of the ancient Ezhimala kingdom. The hill is covered with many medicinal herbs, and a legend says it is a piece that fell when Hanuman was carrying a mountain of healing herbs. You can drive to a viewpoint near the summit to see the coastline and the criss-crossing backwaters. The beaches at the foot of the hill are uncrowded. Parts of the hill are controlled by the naval academy, and some roads and areas are off-limits, so follow the posted signs. It is about 45 km from Kannur.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Kavvayi Backwaters
- Madayipara
- Valiyaparamba Backwaters
- Rajarajeshwara Temple, Taliparamba
- Parassinikadavu Sree Muthappan Temple
- Parassinikadavu Snake Park
- Payyambalam Beach
- St. Angelo Fort