Kannur
Kannur Backwaters
Kannur situated in the northern part of Kerala is blessed with adequate number of rivers. Vallapatanam River which originated from Western Ghats is the longest river in this district. Anjarakandy, Kuppam, Mahe and Thalassery are the other rivers which are crossable. So a cruise through Kannur backwaters will give a glance through palm trees, pandanus shrubs, various leafy plants and bushes are a common feature along the Kannur backwaters, painting the landscape, a rich green shade. You will also get opportunity to glimpse through the coastal villages and rustic lives of the natives.
Kannur has extensive forest areas which are classified as reserve forests and vested forests. You will also see unique species of aquatic animals as well as water birds like king fishers, darters, terns and cormorants.