Kavvayi Island

 This hidden place was also of great relevance to the British East India Company, as this land of zamindars hosted a large port and was home to the magistrate court.The wetland of 37 square kilometre makes Kavvayi the largest ecosystem of North Kerala. Valiyaparamba Island is also on the same backwaters and is only 5 km from the Kavvayi island.

Kavvayi backwater is named after the Kavvayi island close to payyannur. Kavvayi used to be an inland port and a major administrative center during the past centuries. Now the importance of Kavvayi island has diminished but still there are several educational institutions in this small island as a remnant of its years of pride and glory. The island is also known for the Zamindar system that was prevalent here. The main income of the villagers of Kavvayi is agriculture and fishing. Kavvayi can be developed into a game fishing and trophy fishing destination at an international level. There is also immense potential for backwater tourism, Aqua- tourism and rural village tourism here.   


Getting there
Nearest railway station: Payyanur Railway Station, about 3 km
Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport, about 66 km
Calicut International Airport, about 155 km
Google map coordinates: 35RF+F7 South Thrikkaripur, Kerala