Location: Alappuzha, Kerala Meaning: Sands Of Night Major Attraction: Migratory Birds Surrounded by: Vembanad Lake
The little island of Pathiramanal, on the Backwaters is a favourite haunt of
hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the land.
This island lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom and is accessible by boat
only. Surrounded by the Vembanad Lake, stretching from Alappuzha to Kochi and
the Kayamkulam Lake.
The green island thus forms an ideal place for a break in the journey while
on a backwater cruise. The mainland Alappuzha has a vast network of lakes, lagoons
and fresh water rivers criss-crossing it and is a district of immense natural
beauty.
LEGEND
According to mythology, a young brahmin dived into the Vembanad Lake to perform
his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from below, thus
creating this enchanting island of Pathiramanal (sands of night).
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The Nearest airports are the Cochin International Airport, about
85 km north of Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram, about 150 km towards the south.
Rail: Alappuzha is the nearest railway station.
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