Tourism

In and around Nileshwar there are lot of places which will give rich experience and immense pleasure to tourists. In fact the natures treasure around this locality are not properly exploited for Tourist projects. The beautiful backwaters, hills and the beaches all make perfect tourist location. Some of the important such locations are mentioned below.

1. Thaikadappuram Beach: - This beautiful beach is the connecting point of "Thejaswini River" and Arabian see. A vast area of white sanded beach have lot of places which can accommodate any no. of tourists. If you want to hide from the shining sun yes, there is a place - the shadow of the thickly grown trees around here.
Those spending an hour at this calm and quiet place can enjoy heart full of joy from fascinating views, the milky waves of Arabian sea as well as the soft breeze,- the embracing of Thejaswini and the Sea, and when you look east there, far away from the river the beautiful sight of the hill also behind the small lake and the green trees around... all gives us a pleasant atmosphere.

2. Back Waters & House Boats: - The cruise through the backwaters of Nileshwar is really a nice experience. House boats of various styles are available at the Kottappuram boat jetty just 2 km from Nileshwar high way jn.(Market). This is one of the most scenic backwater stretches in Kerala. Fed by four rivers and dotted with numerous little islands.

3. The Longest Footbridge: - The longest Footbridge of Kerala is here in Nileshwar which has a span of 400mtrs. This bridge not only connect Kottappuram to Achamthuruthi but also the Nileshwar Panchayat and Cheruvathur Panchayat. This bridge was built and commissioned for the use of people in the year 2000 by a committee formed by the people of this area with the help of Nileshwar block Panchayt, District Panchayat, Nileshwar Grama Panchayat and Chervathur Grama Panchayat. The Chairman of that committee was Mr.P.V.Chandran from Achamthuruthi.

Crossing over this bridge is which have some snake bends will give you lot of pleasure from scenery of this beautiful location.

4. Nileshwaram palace: - This was the seat of the Nileshwar Rajas who were the rulers of this area. This Palace today functions as the folklore centre of the Dept. of Archaeology. There is a big pond at the centre of the Palace buildings, where the swimming practice and competitions are held.

5. Nalanda Resort: - This 3 star hotel situated beside the high way NH-17 as well the Nileshwaram river and near the bridge crossing this river. This has built according to the Kerala Vastu Kala surrounded with green grass bed having coconut trees, cottages and ponds. Indian and International cousins are served here, rooms and cottages are available. Facilities for boating also available.

Other Tourist destinations nearby:

Bekal Fort
Kappil Beach
Anandasram
Anandapuram Lake Temple
Ranipuram