Nileshwaram

Nileshwaram Trips & Tours

Make the journey north to the undeveloped Malabar Coast and rejuvenate mind, body and soul.

A remote stretch of coastline on northern Kerala’s Malabar Coast, just where the state borders Karnataka, Nileshwar is the place to unplug and refresh whilst the Arabian Sea laps at your toes. It’s a journey to get here and only a sprinkling of tourists ever make it, but if you do, your rewards are deserted beaches thumped by blue, blue waves, and glistening backwater canals, more tranquil than their southern counterparts. But make no mistake, this isn’t India-lite: it might give off a cool-as-a-cucumber atmosphere but there’s an exoticism and vitality that is worth seeking out. Hop on a bike and explore the local villages on two wheels, visit the impressive Bekal Fort, the largest in Kerala, and let yourself be enthralled by a masked theyyam dance…

What to do in Nileshwaram

Ancient rhythms echo through coconut groves as masked Theyyam dancers channel divine spirits in firelit temple courtyards. Sea turtles nest on golden shores where fishermen still cast nets at dawn, while houseboats drift silently through the untouched Valiyaparamba backwaters. In centuries-old tharavadus, families prepare spice-laden Malabar feasts and sweet banana halwa using recipes passed down through generations. Whether you're kayaking past flame-colored sunsets, discovering hidden ashrams, or watching migratory birds dance over Kavvayi's pristine wetlands, this untouched corner of northern Kerala preserves traditions that the rest of the world has forgotten.