The stunning Tirur River flows serenely through Malappuram District and reaches the sea through the Vakkad Beach, located near Ponnani in Malappuram district. The perfect option to soak in the beauty of the river is to opt for a boat cruise down the river through the backwaters. The boat cruise down the Tirur River starting from Aanamala and gliding through the backwaters to the estuary in Ponnani, where the river flows into the sea through Vakkad Beach, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In addition to its stunning natural beauty, those opting for the cruisealso get the opportunity to observe flocks of migratory birds and experience the simple ways of life by the banks of the river.