Valiyaparamba

Valiyaparamba is a small island in the Arabian Sea in the Kasaragod district of Kerala state, south India. It is one of the main tourist spots of the district and also a fishing centre.

Overview

Valiyaparamba is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south west of Cheruvathur separated from the mainland by back waters and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Bekal, Kasaragod, north Kerala. The island is approximately 16 km² in size with a population of 10,000. The island's main source of income come from agriculture and fishing. The Island has 13 wards ruling by each ward member to leading the Valiyaparamba Panchayathu.

Valiyaparamba is fed by four rivers and dotted with numerous little islands, Valiyaparamba is fast turning into a much favoured backwater resort that offers enchanting boat cruises. Valiyaparamba, a hinterland separated from the mainland, is a noted fishing centre in the district and is just an hour drive from Bekal - one of the most enchanting beaches of Kerala. The Bekal fort which stands on a headland that runs into the sea offers a spectacular view of the surroundings.The National Water Way passes through this beautiful Island and foreign tourist halt here for few hours on the way to Bekal in house boat.

The island has 7 Primary Schools, 1 High School and 1 Higher Secondary School.

Getting there

This Island is separated from the main land, You Can either use Transport Boat Service/ another Water Transportation or crossing the Mavila Kadappuram Bridge to reach in main land

• Nearest railway station: Cheruvathur, on the Kozhikode-Mangalore route, about 5 km from Valiyaparamba.
• National Highway (NH 17) is also passing through Cheruvthur. You will get hotel rooms at Payyanur or Kanhangad.
• Nearest airports: Mangalore in Karnataka State, about 100 KM; Karipur international airport Kozhikode, about 150 KM from Valiyaparamba.

Bekal fort

Bekal fort one of the best tourist spot in north Kerala is around 30 km from Valiyaparmba.

External links

• Valiyaparamba website