Kasargod
April 19, 2010 by admin
Filed under Backwaters, Kasargod
Kasargod Backwaters
Kasargod is the north most district of Kerala with a 293 kilometre long coastline. It is also an admirable backwaters destination. Popular as the land for cultivating rice, coir processing and panoramic terrain, Kasaragod is worth a visit. Kasaragod presents various occasions for cruising, but the most demanded backwater cruise is to Chandragiri and Valiyaparamba.
The hamlet of Chandragiri, positioned 4 kms to the Southeast near the meeting point of the Payaswini River and the Arabian Sea, is popular for its flamboyant prehistoric fort which is settled on the ridge of a small hill. Cruising through Chandragiri will provide you with vast and varied vistas of palm grooves swaying in the cool breeze, small children playing in the water and sandbanks that separate the smoothly flowing river from the scintillating sea. The fishermen dwelling near the Chandragiri Bridge will take you to a ride on boats and arrange trips to nearby islands. There is also a Chandragiri Boat Club, which has speed boats, houseboats, island camping and wildlife tours to the surrounding place.
Valiyaparamba is located 5 kilometres south west of Cheruvathur separated from the mainland by back waters and about 30 kilometres from Bekal.
Valiyaparamba is a quaint backwater fed by five rivers speckled by infinite small islands. The place derives its name from Valiyaparamba Island which is the longest in this region, stretching 24 kms from Azhithala to Ezhimala. Valiyaparamba is gradually developing as a tremendous backwater resort which gifts fascinating cruises. It is a land which is fully carpeted with greenery. From here just an hour’s drive will take you to Bekal.