Kallayi is one of the rivers in Kerala, India. It originates in Cherikkulathur in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 45 m and is 40 km long. It is linked to the Chaliyar River by a man-made canal on the south side of the small timber village of Kallayi lying on its banks.Its basin is located in the Kozhikode District. It runs only 22 kilometers to meet the Arabian Sea, but long history of culture, tradition and foreign trade runs through the veins of this great river. It was the first and most prominent navigable waterway during 6the reign of Zamorins.Strong granite rock structures were erected during this period to make this waterway safe for navigation.
In those days this was the main route for timber, hill produces and spices from nilambur forest to reach the commercial port of Calicut.Rafts and country boats were used for transporting goods.There was a link route to elathur via kanoli canal, a man made waterway connecting korapuzha river and the kallai river.Kallai gained its international fame for its timber trade. Foreign traders, especially Arab, Chinese and Japanese came to Kozhikode mainly for the timber. Hundreds of Timber mills sprouted up along the banks of Kallai River. The salty water of this river was believed to render extra strength to the timber. Logs that came from different places were left to stay in the water for several days. Huge cranes used to lift these logs were a common sight along the river bank.Constant encroaching of the banks of the river by land owners has cause the river to slow its flow which has caused pollutants to be concentrated in certain areas.
Korapuzha is also called Elathur River originates in the mountains of Wayanad district flows 40 km and empties into the Arabian Sea at Elathur. Korapuzha is formed by the confluence of two streams, Agalapuzha and Punnoorpuzha.
The river is a popular water sports and boating destinations in Kerala. This river is the venue of ‘Korapuzha Jalotsav’ the Water festival of kerala. It flows through various cities such as Vadakara, Beypore, Kallai, Kozhikode and kappad beach and is 19 km away from the river side.
The Punnurpuzha, which forms a part of the important West Coast Inland Navigation System, originates from Arikkanakunnu. But the Agalapuzha is more or less a backwater.Kappad is the place where the first European Vasco da Gama a Portuguese explorer set foot 500 years ago. The Korapuzha is generally considered as the boundary between the North Malabar and South Malabar in the erstwhile district of Malabar.
Kinnimani Poomani Daivastana temple in Bedradka, the Chowki, Eriyal, Kottakkunnu and Mogral Puthur jamma masjids are prominent among them.The historic Kavu Matha is in this panchayat. |
This was the home of Sri Trivikrama Panditacharya and Sri Narayana Panditacharya, the great Gruhastha disciples of Sri Madhva and the authors of many priceless works. Their brundavanas are also located here. Kavu matha is located 4 |
Mogral River originates from Kanathur in Karadka reserve forest in Kasaragod district. The river has a length of 34 km of which a distance of 20 km from the sea mouth is tidal. It has a drainage area of 132 square meters. |
It flows in a north-westerly direction through Bettipadi and Muliyar where it is joined by another stream rising from the northern part of Karadka reserve forest. It gets its name from Mogral village is a part of Kumbla gram panchayat. |
The rivers flows very slowly with many bend and curves from Yedhir onwards especially though plane areas of Madhur and Patla.The river empties into the Arabian Sea in Mogral Puthur after forming a long stretch of back waters about 5 km in length.There are several mosques and temples across the panchayat.|
5kms from Mangalore and 2kms from Kasaragod, near the chowki stop. |
Three streams coming from the north join the main stream. The river enters the backwaters at Udamanthai. It has a catchment area of 143 sq. km.
Kavvayi or the Kavil Pattanam is a small island, 4 km west from Payyanur municipality in the Kannur district.This village is one of the most attractive tourist area in kerala by its natural beauty.It is surrounded by river and tourist called it as Hawaii During the past the city center of Kavil Pattanam was the main town because of the waterways through Kavvayi River and its big seaport.The island is connected to Payyanur by a small bridge on the Kavvayi River.
MBM and Kochen Island are the two very small islands other than Kavvayi Island in between Kavvayi lake.You can walk from one end of the island to the other end in just 15 minutes which leads to the placid stretch of Kavvayi backwaters.
The surrounded small islands which are accessible only by ferry or boats. The population is mainly Muslim.Kavvayi is surrounded by small islands called Kadappuram, which directly face the Arabian sea. Access to these small islands is only by small boats or traditional thonis.China and other countries used to visit this port and were anchored in the nearby river Changoorichal in the history and later this port retained its position during the rule of British East India Company. They established Magistrate court and registrar office in Kavvayi only.The vitalizing breeze from the Arabian sea, the wonderful beauty of this village and the seaport have attracted by the tourists to spend their holidays here. Kotta Kunnu (Fort Hill) is the main attractive place but now the hills have been accomidated by the local people.
Kavvayi river originate from Cheemeni hills and flows 31 km westward to Kavvayi lake at an altitude of +385 m and flows past Alpadampa, Vadasseri, Udamanthai before emptying in to the Kavvayi backwaters.
Thanikkudam river is a small river flows 29 kms originates from the slopes of Vazhani ranges and Chenkalli and is oriented in a north-east to South-west direction.In Trissur district which divides the Thanikkudam village into two areas.
The mansoon overflows the thanikkudam river and naturally the water reaches the shrine and submerges the idol. Devotees take a holy dip in the water along with the idol, and believes it will bring them prosperity. The area is also wound around by the Right Branch Main Canal of the Peechi hydro-irrigation project system.The river has become mostly perennial over the last few decades owing to the change in climate and land use. However, it has important effect on the lifestyle, water use and weather of the place.Kerala Agricultural University,Vellanikkara is located 6 km away. Meppadam Hills, Thanikkudam is an upcoming residential area,with a very large Rubber estate and sheet processing plant and textile Cotton Spinning factory.
Mamam river originates in panthalacode hills in Trivandrum district and flows 27 km westward direction and ends up at Anchuthengu (anchengo) lake. Mamam river catchment areas is 114 km². Attingal is surrounded by Vamanapuram river and Mamam river.
Mamam river flows through the southern part of Mudakkal Panchayat. Kizhivilam panchayat is also at the bank of this river. Mamam river divided in to two at Andoorkonam of Attingal near Kunnathu Mahadeva Temple and flows towards westward reaches at Vamanapuram river and other part flows southward and continues its flow after Changanam Check Dam. It is a small dam which built across this minor channel and then through Enchakkal the Mamam river flows toward west ward to ends up at Anchuthengu lake.
Karikkakom Sri Chamundi Temple, a 500-year-old shrine dedicated to Goddess Chamundi, is easily accessible from here. Trivandrum International Airport is about 5 km away from here. Sarkara Devi Temple, Nakramcode Devi Temple, Varkala beach is 17 km away and Anjengo Fort are major tourist attractions near Attingal.The historical fort of Anchuthengu is about 10 km from Attingal town and the famous Siva temple Avanavanchery Sri Indilayappan Temple is within the Attingal municipal area.The Attingal Palace had an important role in the history of Kerala. It played a significant role in the growth of the Tranvancore Dynasty. The walls of the palace are adorned with murals. The main edifice of the palace is now under the control of the Devaswom Board.One of the major highways, NH 47, passes through Attingal. Varkala Railway Station (15 km), Chirayinkeezhu Railway Station (6 km), and Kadakkavoor Railway Station (6 km) are the nearest railway stations.There are two bus depots, one for use by private bus operators and the other for use of State Transport Corporation.
Travelers are voting Veli Lake and Padmatheertha Pond as the best lakes near Anchuthengu.There are 3 lakes near Kollam a city just 35 km from Anchuthengu and 2 lakes near Punalur which is 36 km distant. The most popular of these are Ashtamudi Lake near Kollam and Paravur Kayal in Punalur.
Thalassery or Ponnayam River originates and flows 28 km from the western cliffs of Kunnoth forest and finally joins the Arabian Sea.It is also called Kuyali Puzha.It has one tributary and is Muriya.
Kannur District is mainly drained by Valapattanam, Ancharakandy, Thalassery, Kuppam, Ramapuram, Mahe, Perumba and Kavai Rivers.
Thalassery is at the bank of this river and Kunduchira dam is at Moozhikkara. The geography of Thalassery is adorned with four rivers, seven hills and a long coast line.
Thalassery was a major commercial center during the British rule of India.Govt. Brennen College founded in 1851 is one of the premier educational institutions in Kerala.Herman Gundert, a German missionary who wrote the first Malayalam-English dictionary in 1872 lived in Thalassery.Muzhappilangad beach, Moppila Bay, Sree Ramaswami temple, Overbury's Folly, Odathil Palli, Fort St. Angelos,Thalassery Pier (Kadalpaalam),Thalassery Fort, Ezhimala, Payyambalam Beach Resort,Thalassery cricket Stadium,Snake Park at Parassinikkadavu,Centenary Park,Dharmadam Island,kadavathur,Sri Jagannaatha Temple,Mariamman Kovil, Malayalakalagramam, Pilakool,Pythal Mala, Pazhassi Dam are the best spot for tourism.Thalassery has a railway station and NH-17 road passes through thaluk.The nearest airport is Kozhikode Internatianl Air port
