Designed by A V I S I O Studios Booking Please book in advance either through : •Email : touristdesk@satyam.net.in or touristdesk@yahoo.com  • Direct : Tourist Desk,                       Main Boat Jetty,                       Cochin 682011 • Tel : (+91) 484 2371761 • Mob :  (+91) 98470 44688 VALIYAPARAMBA BACKWATERS “For those seeking to escape the burgeoning commercialism around Alleppy, what are often referred to as the northern backwaters off er an intriguing alternative. This large body of water is fed by five rivers and fringed by ludicrously green lands punctuated by rows of nodding palms.” -                - The Lonely Planet, India, 14th Edition.   • The Valiyaparamba Retreat, north of Kannur, is an ideal destination to experience one of the most delightful backwaters in Kerala. •  Go on a sunset tour with a canoe and ride in the local ferry to truly experience the panoramic view of the Ezhimala hills. •  Stretch your legs and relax on the beach as Valiyaparamba Retreat is one of the few places where you can witness both the glory of sun rise and sun set. The Valiyaparamba Retreat “You can stay at the tiny Valiyaparamba Retreat, a secluded place 15km north of Payyanur and 3km from Ayitti Jetty. It has two simple rooms and two stilted bungalows, fronted by an empty golden-sand beach and backed by backwaters. Kochi’s Tourist Desk also runs day trips for groups of four to 15 people, on a traditional houseboat around the Valiyaparamba Backwaters.”                                                               - The Lonely Planet, India, 14th Edition.   Location and Activities Price : Rs 3000 for 2 pax per night inclusive of accommodation and three              meals only.              Backwater trips and other sight seeing trips can be arranged as              requested and must be paid separately. • A secluded place, 15 kms north of Payyanur and 3 kms from Ayitti Jetty. •  Has four rooms with netted windows and attached baths with western toilet and hot water showers. • Backwater cruise on a country canoe, sunset tour in a motor boat, half day ride in a public ferry. • Visit Kavus and Kaliyattom performance. Beach walk along the long stretches of sandy beach through the coconut plantations of the Valiaparamba island.      Price "Valiyaparamba Retreat oriyara village, 15 km north of Payyanur; book through the Tourist Desk, Main Boat Jetty, Kochi. A cosy, attractively furnished four-bedroom house facing the backwater on the northern side of Valiyaparamba. Well placed for swimming, cruises and Theyyam rituals."                                                                                                                                                 - The Rough Guide To Kerala, 2nd Edition, Nov 2010.