Kallai River

Kallayi is one of the rivers in Kerala, India. It originates in Cherikkulathur in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 45 m and is 40 km long. It is linked to the Chaliyar River by a man-made canal on the south side of the small timber village of Kallayi lying on its banks. The Kallayi was known for its timber businesses, but now many of these have been closed down. Its basin is located in the Kozhikode District.The village of Kallayi, about six km from Kozhikode city, has an archaic charm that attracts many. Its location on the banks of River Kallayi which connects with the Chaliyar river, helped the village to grow as a bustling timber trade centre during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Another interesting sight here is the iron Kallayi Bridge that was built by the British.The view from the bridge of the surrounding areas is delightful. If you reach the place sometime in the evening, wait till the sun sets to set out for the bridge. The sunset, when seen from the bridge, is simply breathtaking.