Ponnani town in Malappuram has always been an attraction for travellers across the world since ancient times. This port town is renowned for its scenic coastal landscapes. It is bordered by an estuary to the North, backwaters to the South and the Arabian Sea to the West. It is the land where Bharathapuzha, Kerala’s second longest river, merges with the Arabian Sea after a long, winding journey through Malabar. Ponnani’s cultural fabric has always had a strong Islamic influence, dating back to the arrival of the first Arab traders in the state. The Ponnani Juma Masjid built in the 15th century by Zainudeen Ibn Bin Ahmed, the Thrikkavu temple near the Juma Masjid, the Biyyam Kaayal (backwaters) and the Padinjarekkara beach are some of the attractions in Ponnani.
