Beeyem Kayal.

Back waters always invite  tourist attractions and famous back water attractions in Kerala are in Alapuzha and Kollam Districts. In North Kerala one of the famous back water attraction is Beeyem Kayal.  Beeyem Kayal is a spread of backwaters near Ponnani town Malappuram District Kerala.  It is famous for a boat race conducted annually, during Onam celebrations

Ponnani is the only port in Malappuram district and one of the oldest ones in Kerala. A tidal port at the mouth of Bharathappuzha, Ponnani is an important fishing center. Ponnani is a town of mosques and Khabaristans, popular as the ’Mecca of Kerala’. Though described as a place of 23a mosques, there are nearly more than 50 mosques. Malik Ibnu Dinar, the first Islamic missionary who cam to Kerala, was believed to have visited Ponnani. The Huma Ath mosque, the biggest mosque in the town was built by Sheikh Zainuddin Makhodum in the 16th Century. Zainuddin was proficient in Arabic and he wrote books. Zainuddin Makhodum-II was another scholar who wrote the early history of Kerala Muslims. The religions established by the Makhodum-I, is renounced all over the country.

Trikavu in Ponnani was one among the seats of the Zamorin, from where he controlled the trade and commerce. The famous Trikavu Durga temple here, celebrates Navarathri festival. Ten km southeast of Ponnani, is the legendary Mookuthala Bhagavathi Temple, one of the ancient Durga temples of Kerala. It is believed that Sankaracharya is associated with the foundation of the temple. The Karthika Mahotsavam, celebrated in Vrischikam (November-December) attracts thousands of devotees. The Mookkuthala stone, believed to be growing from below the idol every day, is considered sacred.

 Attractions -

At present DTPC - Malappuram is running boating facilities at Beeyem kayal. DTPC has got a pavilion, comfort station, boat shed and a few boats.

How to reach:


Beeyem Kayal is quite close to Ponnani town. Ponnani is connected by road from Kuttipputam railway station. National Highway – 17 passes through this town, which is divided by the Connolly Canal, adding to its beauty. The place can also be easily accessed from Chavakkad and Guruvayur–the temple town.