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Topic: Valapattanam


  
  Valapattam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Valapattanam is a small town in Kannur district of Kerala in India.
Centuries back Valapattanam puzha (river) was the main ship route for trading and Valapattanam was the main town, because of this the town got this name.
In the bank of Valapattanam river you see Western India Plywoods Ltd., the largest wood-based industry in the country and which was the biggest plywood factory in Asia till few years back.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Valapattam   (178 words)

  
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Here in the little hamlet on the banks of the river Valapattanam, is a giant of the modern timber industry - Western India Plywood Ltd., the largest wood-based industry in South East Asia.
The timber industry of Valapattanam thrive on the rich forest resources of the district.
Valapattanam is also a famous fishing harbour as well as the main source of the irrigation project in the district.
www.india-travel.com /kerala/dpre61.htm   (205 words)

  
 The Hindu : Kerala / Kannur News : Valapattanam attracting tourists
A houseboat cruise upstream east from Kattampalli to Parassini and then back and further west to Valapattanam, Azhikkal, Mattul and Pazhayangadi and then to Kottappuram near Neeleswaram through Sultanthodu canal is an experience worth having.
From the point where the river is joined by a tributary at Kattampalli, it acquires the character of a backwater.
A `kettuvallam' with a small conference hall equipped to accommodate 40 people is arranged for the cruise under the programme, he says.
www.hindu.com /2006/03/13/stories/2006031314030300.htm   (364 words)

  
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Parassinikadavu on the banks of the river Valapattanam is 18 km away from Kannur.
Valapattanam (7 km from Kannur) : The small town on the Valapattanam river is well known for its wood based industries and timber trade.
Western India Plywoods Limited, the largest wood based industry in the country and also one of the largest of its kind in South East Asia, is a major industrial concern here.
www.kannur.biz /Palaces.html   (879 words)

  
 webindia123.com-cityguide-kerala -kannur-places of interest
This is a palace of historical significance and was the residence of the former Arakkal Ali Rajas, the only Muslim royal family of Kerala which ruled parts of the coast and Lakshadweep island.
The small town also known as Baliapattom, on the Valapattanam river is well known for its wood-based industries and timber trade.
Parassinikadavu is famous for the Snake Park and the Sri Muthappan temple, it is the only place where the ritualistic dance 'Theyyam' is performed all around the year.
www.webindia123.com /city/kerala/kannur/interest.htm   (1270 words)

  
 The Hindu : Kerala News : Islets along Valapattanam river beckon nature lovers
Over a dozen small and big islets found along the stretch of the Valapattanam River in Kannur give an enchanting experience to nature lovers who cruise along the river in houseboats.
After the confluence the Irikkur and Sreekantapuram Rivers, the flow of the Valapattanam River slows down and there are big deltas at this point.
The inland water service, linking Parassinikkadavu, Valapattanam, Mattul, Thekkumbad, Pazhayangadi and Kottappuram, if developed further, will be an added attraction as it gives passengers and tourists to cruise the river downstream through the patches of mangroves and islets strewn along the river.
www.hindu.com /2006/05/10/stories/2006051005300200.htm   (534 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : How Azhikkal can be a major port for Kerala
N THE Malabar region of North Kerala, at the entrance of the Valapattanam river in Kannur district, Azhikkal holds out immense potential for development as a major port.
Since the length of the approach channel from the sea to the inner area of Azhikkal port is unlikely to exceed more than about five-six metres, which is the depth of the Valapattanam river, Azhikkal is ideal for development as a sheltered harbour.
Since Valapattanam is famous for trade of timber and its products, there is scope for this trade to be extended to Azhikkal port.
www.thehindubusinessline.com /2005/12/12/stories/2005121200120600.htm   (941 words)

  
 Kannur Attractions, Attractions of Kannur, Kannur Attractions Guide: India Line Travel
More people come to this park in the evening, however a little further, you can be with yourself and watch the sunset in a calm atmosphere.
This Temple is located around 18 km north of Kannur on the banks of Valapattanam river and is dedicated to a hunter form of Lord Vishnu, Shri Muthappan.
The Valapattanam river originates in the Western Ghats of Kodagu and is one of the lengthiest one in the Malabar region.
www.indialine.com /travel/kerala/kannur/attractions.html   (1182 words)

  
 :::.. Kerala Tourism - Kerala Travelers Guide ...:::
The fort, which is now under the Archaeological Survey of India, offers fascinating views of the Mappila bay fishing harbour.
Valapattanam (7 km from Kannur): The small town on the Valapattanam river is well known for its wood-based industries and timber trade.
Parassinikadavu (16 km from Kannur town) Sri Muthappan Temple stands on the banks of the Valapattanam river.
www.keralatourism.info /infobin/knr.html   (1329 words)

  
 Kannur, Kerala, India, Important Places - Kannur
Muthappan Temple stands on the banks of the Valapattanam River.
It was here that one of the first Malayalam Dictionaries and the first Malayalam News Paper - Paschimodayam - took shape.
Valapattanam (Ballapattam): The small town on the Valapattanam river is well known for its wood-based industries and timber trade.
www.kerala.4mg.com /kerala/kannur.htm   (595 words)

  
 Azhikode Ferry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Azhikode Ferry is situated near Azhikode, a place located around 10 km from Kannur town, in Kerala, South India.
There is the Valapattanam river joining the Arabian sea.
Azhikode ferry gives a magnificient view of the sunset.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Azhikode_Ferry   (145 words)

  
 Kannur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
A base reception centre and a watchtower atop the cliff function for the benefit of tourists.
18 kilometres north of Kannur, on the banks of the Valapattanam river in a setting of great natural beauty stands the Shri Muthappan Temple at Parassinikkadavu.
Open to all this is the only place where one can see the theyyam performed all around the year.
binukalayil.tripod.com /kannur.htm   (966 words)

  
 Valapattanam Beach Kerala Tours,Valapattanam Beach,Kerala Beaches,Kerala Beaches Travel,Kerala Beach Holidays,Beach ...
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Location : Valapattanam about 7 km from Kannur town, Kannur district, north Kerala.
Nearest railway station : Kannur, about 7 km from Valapattanam.
www.holidaysolution.com /kerala/valapattanam_beach.php   (244 words)

  
 ADB Reta - Indian Component   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
It stretches from the Ezimala-Payannur in the north to the Valapattnam river mouth in the south.
Extensive mudflats in the Valapattanam — Kuppam confluence are the natural mangrove habitat.
In fact, mangrove vegetation had increased over the years in certain pockets although area under wet lands as a whole had decreased.
www.iczm-sa.org /india/hpa.htm   (1067 words)

  
 Ecologically Important Areas of Kerala Coast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Mopla Bay and Valapattanam are the two fishing harbours in the district.
Similarly, Valapattanam and Pazhayangadi areas have patches of mangroves, where Valapattanam estuary and Pazhayangadi estuary surround those mangroves respectively.
In Kannur district total mangrove area had been estimated to be as 9.47km².
www.annauniv.edu /ceg/iom/iomour/Kannur.htm   (197 words)

  
 Kannur - Visit Kannur Beaches, Fort and Temples
Valapattanam is to Kannur what famous Kallayi is to Kozhikode.
The place earns its fame from the flourishing timber trade and woodwork industries situated on the banks of Valapattanam River.
The river can aptly be called the life of Kannur.
www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/kannur-tourism.php   (1101 words)

  
 valapattanam - OneLook Dictionary Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
We found one dictionary with English definitions that includes the word valapattanam:
Tip: Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "valapattanam" is defined.
Phrases that include valapattanam: valapattanam puzha, valapattanam river
www.onelook.com /?w=valapattanam   (76 words)

  
 MASCOT Cannanore- LAND OF LOOMS AND LORE'S   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Recent researches conducted in and around this place has led to the discovery of rare species of medicinal plants
Boating facility in normal fishing boats in the Valapattanam lake is a wonderful thing to do in Cannanore.
Trolling technic’s will be described by fishermen for those who are interested.
www.mascotresort.net /Cannanore.html   (831 words)

  
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Valapattanam is a small town on the Valapattanam river is well known for its wood-based industries and timber trade.
Situated at a distance of 7 km from Kannur.
www.kerala-hub.com /travel-destinations/kannur/valapattanam.html   (139 words)

  
 Kalpatheeram Resort
Today, it has turned into a modernized tishing harbour, developed under the Indo.
(5 km from Kalpatheeram) :This small town on Ihe Valapattanam River is well known for its wood-based industries and timber trade.
Azhikkal porI and Azhikkal Beach are located nearby.
www.kalpatheeram.com /kannur.htm   (956 words)

  
 Kerala tourism packages to fit your budget - Cocohol, tourism agency in Kerala
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing which includes St.Angelo's Fort, a seafront fort constructed by the Portuguese-the same is now under the Archaeological Survey of India and offers fascinating views of the Mappilla bay fishing harbour and displays few ancient cannons inside it.
Visit Valapattanam, a small town on the Valapattanam river well known for it's wood based industries and timber trade.
A short visit to a Beedi Factory is quite interesting.
www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/kerala-tourism-ch002.php   (1042 words)

  
 Nadi Darshan at Valapattanam to woo tourists
The District Tourism Promotion Council(DTPC) at Kannur has recently launched a scheme called ‘Nadi Darshan’ to encourage the river viewing at the Valapattanam river and attract more domestic and international tourists to the region.
The DTPC in a joint venture with the Kairali Heritage Resorts at Kattampalli has started the program which allows people to sail through the river in a Kettuvallam and capture the beauty of the backwaters, canals and explore the rustic nature.
The river ride takes one from Kattampalli to Parassini and then back and further west to Valapattanam, Azhikkal, Mattul and Pazhayangadi and then to Kottappuram near Neeleswaram through Sultanthodu canal.
www.my-kerala.com /cgi-bin/n/viewnews.cgi?newsid1142230491,17824,   (139 words)

  
 www.Kaumudi.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Ombudsman for Local Self-Government Institutions Justice T K Chandrasekharadas has ordered issue of notice to Kannur district panchayat on a petition which said dumping of waste into the Valapattanam river has given rise to serious health problems.
In his order the Ombudsman made it clear that the panchayat was being issued a notice on the petition in order to open its eyes to the need to sanction more funds for cleaning works.
For General Enquiries get in touch with Deepu Sasidharan :
www.kaumudi.com /news/050806/c_kozhi.stm   (540 words)

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