Pathiramanal Beach
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).
Location: Alappuzha, Kerala
Meaning: Sands Of Night
Major Attraction: Migratory Birds
Surrounded by: Vembanad Lake
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.
Beaches in Kerala
Alappuzha beach
|| Cherai Beach ||
Kappil Beach
|| Payyambalam
Beach || Muzhapilangad
Beach || Bekal
Fort Beach || Thirumullavaram
Beach || Kozhikode
Beach || Varkala
Beach || Kovalam
Beach || Shankhumugham
Beach || Beypore
Beach || Kappad
Beach || Dharmadam
Island || Moppila
Bay || Ezhimala
Beach || Thangassery
Beach || Tanur Beach
|| Pathiramanal
Beach
