Valapattanam River is the largest river in the Kannur district. Valapattanam (formerly known as Baliapttam ) river originates from the Brahmagiri Reserve Forest of mighty Western Ghats in Karnataka at an altitude of 900-1350m above mean sea level and drains into Arabian sea. On the banks of the river Valapattanam, is a giant of the modern timber industry - Western India Plywood Ltd., the largest wood-based industry in South East Asia. The picture shot from Valapattanam railway bridge almost 200 meters away from the station. The river quietly flowing towards Arabian sea.
