In Ponnani, an extensive stretch of water BIYYAM KAYAL is a major tourist place. In this lake, boat races are held during Onam festival, is nearer to Ponnani. In this boat race, womens are also participating and rowed small boats. Pedal boats and other facilities will be provided there on completion of the scheme. Tourists can stay comfortably in the rest house on the bank of the lake, with its amenities.

River 'Bharathapuzha' on Ponnani-Purathur belt and the river 'Tirur-Ponnai Puzha' joins together to traverse into the Arabian Sea, becomes fascinating with wide range of migrating birds. In this area, tourists can enjoy 25 varieties of this lovely birds in the month of March / April and May. People of Ponnani are having awareness in protecting this beautiful gift of nature.

Ponnani is also famous for the ancient Muslim mosque.