North Malabar's quiet corner: the lone sea hill of Ezhimala with its giant Hanuman and coastal views, Kavvayi's island villages, and an afternoon boat through the Valiyaparamba backwaters.
Highlights: Ezhimala hilltop, Hanuman statue, Kavvayi island, Backwater boat
Itinerary
7:30 AM — Pickup Kannur railway station · Kannur KSRTC bus station · Kannur Airport (on request) (Airport pickup on request)
8:45 AM — Ezhimala hilltop The road up the lone coastal hill to the tall Hanuman statue, with views over the sea, rivers and Payyanur. (Naval area rules)
10:45 AM — Kavvayi island Quiet lanes, mangroves and fishing boats on an island village of the backwaters near Payyanur.
12:30 PM — Lunch · Payyanur Malabar meals and fresh fish in town, own expense.
2:00 PM — Valiyaparamba boat ride Two hours on the backwaters from Kottappuram, past islands, coconut groves and fishing nets. (Boat paid direct)
6:30 PM — Drop-off Kannur station, KSRTC bus station, Kannur Airport, or your own stop in town
Good to know
⚓ Naval area: Ezhimala is home to the Indian Naval Academy: visitors keep to the public road and hilltop. No photos of naval gates or buildings, and no drones.
🛶 The boat: We book a licensed operator; you pay the boat fare direct — shared or private boats. Life jackets for everyone; boats don't run in bad weather.
🌤️ Sun & walking: The hilltop and island are open and hot by late morning. Short walks only, on rough paths in places.
✈️ Flying in?: We can pick you up at Kannur Airport in the morning — it adds about an hour. Or end your day at the airport for a late flight: ask us.
