Destination guide
Discover Edayilakkad Island
At a glance
Why this place stands out
Edayilakkad Island is a Valiyaparamba backwater island in Kasaragod, known for sacred serpent groves, village scenery, tropical vegetation, monkeys and houseboat-route views.
Edayilakkad Island, also written Idayilakkadu, lies within the Valiyaparamba backwater system in southern Kasaragod district. Keralam Tourism identifies the island as a notable sight along cruises through the Tejaswini-fed backwaters and describes it as being dotted with sacred serpent groves. The combination of small settlements, coconut and arecanut vegetation, water channels and traditional sacred spaces gives the island a strong sense of place.
Monkeys are also frequently associated with the island environment, adding another element for nature observers. Edayilakkad is best experienced as part of a boat or houseboat journey rather than as a conventional attraction with a single entrance gate. It can be combined naturally with Valiyaparamba, Padanna and Kottappuram backwater experiences.
The wider Valiyaparamba postal area uses PIN 671312. Visitors should respect residential areas and sacred groves, avoid feeding wildlife, and follow local boat operators’ guidance about access and seasonal water conditions.
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