Biyyam Kayal, one of the backwater lakes of the district, is located close to Ponnani in the Malappuram district ofKerala.The District Tourism Promotion Councils have recently set up many water sports facilities here. Speedboats and water scooter rides being the activities here. The lakes have many rest houses situated on its banks and is frequently visitedby travellers during the celebrations of Onam, as the region organises boat races in its extensive stretch of water.