A small island located in the border of Kottayam-Alapuzha, Pathiramanal is named as "Sands of Night". The island is about 1.5km from the Muhamma boaty jet inside Vembanad Lake. The island is also known as Anatha Padmanabhan Thoppu and was a private island till the late seventies. It was then transferred to the Tourism Department. Though the island is uninhabited now, untill it was under private hands, worker families were residing in the land.
An eco friendly tourist centre, this island can be re3ached by Alappuzha by boat. Pathiramanal island is a bird watchers paradise. The 10 acre island is on the back waters and birds from different parts of the world migrate here. There are about 91 different local birds and 50 migratory birds.
Not just bird watchers but all those who visit this island need to carry camera to capture the different bird species and the scenic beauty of the island.
How to reach Pathiramanal Island: The nearest airport is Cochin. Nearest Railway station is Alapuzha. One can reach from all the parts of Kerala by road enjoying the scenic beauty all along. One can reach Thanneermukkom or Kumarakom and then reach the island by boat.
An eco friendly tourist centre, this island can be re3ached by Alappuzha by boat. Pathiramanal island is a bird watchers paradise. The 10 acre island is on the back waters and birds from different parts of the world migrate here. There are about 91 different local birds and 50 migratory birds.
Not just bird watchers but all those who visit this island need to carry camera to capture the different bird species and the scenic beauty of the island.
How to reach Pathiramanal Island: The nearest airport is Cochin. Nearest Railway station is Alapuzha. One can reach from all the parts of Kerala by road enjoying the scenic beauty all along. One can reach Thanneermukkom or Kumarakom and then reach the island by boat.
