How to explore the beauty of Kavvayi Island and backwaters in Kannur district, Kerala… Travellers have the choices of Kayaking and country boat cruise to explore the beauty of Kavvayi Kayal. The best time to enjoy a ride is early morning and late evenings.

Kavvayi backwaters form the biggest wetland in North Kerala with an area of around 37 sq. km and offer vistas of scenic beauty surrounded by rivers, backwaters and mangroves.

How to reach

Kavvayi is hardly 10 minutes' drive from Payyannur town to Kavvayi Island. The nearest railway station is Payyannur, about 3 km away and the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, about 62 km away.