Kavvayi Backwaters

Kavvayi Backwaters located near Payyanur is the third largest backwater in Kerala and the largest one in north Kerala.

Kavvayi
Kavvayi boat jetty
Kavvayi
Location in Kerala, India
Kavvayi
Kavvayi (India)
LocationKerala
Coordinates12.09°N 75.18°E / 12.09; 75.18
Primary inflowsKavvayi River
Basin countriesIndia
Surface area37 km2 (14 sq mi)
IslandsKavvayi

The Kavvayi Kayal (backwaters) is dotted with several small and large islands. Valiyaparamba island is the largest among them and stretches over 16 square kilometres (6.2 sq mi).

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