What is "matool"

Matool (also Mattul, Malayalam: മാട്ടൂൽ) is a place near Payangadi, several kilometres north of Kannur, in North Kerala, South India. The Valapattanam River meets the Arabian sea at Matool.

Matool is considered as a boating destination with boat services to almost all coastal areas of Kannur district. Houseboats give tourists a beautiful view of the sunset and the sea.