Valiyaparamba Backwaters
വലിയപറമ്പ് കായൽ
A long, narrow sandbar island between the Arabian Sea and the backwaters. Houseboat stays offer a peaceful experience, making it the houseboat hub of northern Kerala.
Valiyaparamba is a narrow island about 24 km long, with a beach on one side and calm backwaters on the other. You can take a one-day houseboat trip or stay overnight, and enjoy homestyle Kerala dishes served on board. The Madakkara hanging bridge is a landmark on the island. Houseboats usually depart from the nearby Kotti Jetty, and prices are lower than in Alappuzha. It is about 50 km from Kannur, within Kasaragod district.
Opening hours
Daytime; houseboats available for overnight stays
Nearby sights
- Kavvayi Backwaters
- Ezhimala
- Rajarajeshwara Temple, Taliparamba
- Madayipara
- Bekal Fort
- Parassinikadavu Sree Muthappan Temple
- Parassinikadavu Snake Park
- Payyambalam Beach