About this destination
Discover Tirur River
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Why this place stands out
Tirur River is a roughly 48-kilometre Malappuram waterway flowing from the Athavanad hills through Thirunavaya and Tirur toward the Bharathapuzha and coastal backwaters.
Tirur River, locally known as Tirurpuzha, is one of the principal rivers of southern Malappuram district, Keralam. Malappuram District Administration describes it as approximately 48 kilometres long, beginning in the Athavanad hills, flowing through Thirunavaya and around Tirur, and eventually joining the Bharathapuzha near Ponnani. The river therefore connects several of the district’s best-known cultural landscapes, including Thirunavaya’s sacred riverbanks, Tirur town and the backwater-estuary environment toward the coast.
Keralam Tourism also highlights the river around Vakkad, where backwater cruises reveal mangroves and coastal scenery before the waterway reaches the Arabian Sea system. Visitors can experience different sections from bridges, riverbanks and recognised boating points rather than expecting one single attraction entrance. Water conditions vary by season, and boating or river access should always use locally approved services.
Tirur town uses PIN 676101.
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