The geographic affluence of Kasargod Backwaters justifies the expression, "God's own country". The very mention of Kasargod conjures up images of azure backwaters dotted with islands, coconut pal groves, dense foliage, luxurious houseboats, and lazily drifting rice barges.Kasargod is on the Kozhikode-Mangalore-Mumbai railway route, 46 km from Valiyaparamba. There are day cruises on motorboats for the busy traveler although the ideal way to experience the slow pace of life in Kerala is aboard the 'Kettuvallam' [houseboat].

Visitors to the region maintain that cruising the length of the backwaters in a houseboat is an idyllic window from which to observe a different world.A cruise down Chandragiri River and at Valiyaparamba are memorable experiences. Chandragiri is renowned for the seventeenth century fort erected by Sivappa Nayak of Bednore, who later built a chain of forts. Chandragiri Fort offers a magnificent view of the river and the Arabian Sea, and is a vantage point to gaze at the sunset. Tourist attractions include a daily sound and light show, which recounts the saga of the Vijayanagar Empire.Valiyaparamba is fed by four rivers and speckled with a small island. It is a popular backwater resort that offers enchanting cruises.

Although Valiyaparamba is a tourist trail, there is a dearth of locals. Except for the people accompanying the visitor, there is nobody around. The shoreline is virtually uninhabited, except for a few local birds or an exploratory boating party stopping off for fishing or an escorted trek. At most, visitors might come across thatched huts erected by a pastoral community, beneath coconut and palm trees bristling with dense foliage. Or the rare cottage with coconut husks piled frugally to one side. Kasargod, the northernmost district of Kerala, is situated on the sea coast with the Western Chats on its east and northern borders. The backwater destination of Kasargod offers mesmerizing trips to the enchanting Chandragiri and the vivacious Valiyaparamba . Situated on the Chandragiri River the former is renowned for the chain of forts. The latter provides the best breathtaking views of the backwaters.