Pathiramanal Island

Pathiramanal is a small island located on the border of Kottayam - Alapuzha Districts in Kerala(south India),India.This small island is on the backwaters of Alappuzha near Muhamma.Pathiramanal is accessible only by boat.The name 'Pathiramanal' means 'Sands of night'.The island is located in the Vembanad Lake.The island is an easily reachable location in the Kumarakom - Muhamma water route.It is a haven for hundreds of rare birds migrating from different parts of the world.Surrounded by the Vembanad Lake,stretching from Alappuzha to Kochi and the Kayamkulam lake.It takes around 40 minutes from Kumarakom to reach Pathiramanal from Kumarakom.The journey through backwaters of Kottayam District,is a marvellous experience.The scenic beauty of both sides of the lake as well as that of the island is mind blowing.It is home to many rare varieties of migratory birds from different parts of the world.The green island 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