Kovilakam Tharavadu

Kovilakam Tharavadu, a unique piece of Kerala architecture.

the typical Kerala Muslim -styled resort "Tharavadu" overlooks a 9 km stretch of famous Vembanad backwaters, dotted with houseboats and country canoes. Best place to relax and enjoy the silence except an occasional  motor boat.  As night settles in, the shimmering halos of petromax lamps blinking from the canoes of shrimp-catchers, and the soothing lullaby of the lapping waters add to a mesmerizing ambience.

Traditionally styled cottage stands closer to the lake and has open air bathrooms.

Ø All the rooms are provided with traditional Kerala furniture & are bath attached. Ø T.V., Fridge and Cable connections in all the rooms. Ø All rooms are air-conditioned  Ø Round the clock hot & cold water supply  Ø A private dining hall and living room for those who seek privacy Ø Ample Car parking facilities Ø Attendants on call KOVILAKAM lakesidevilla Muhamma, Alleppey, 688 525, Kerala Phone : 0478-2861275, 2861276 Mobile : 94471 51644, Reservation : 0477-2251643 Fax : 0477-2251543 E-mail : kovilakam_resorts@rediffmail.com

Pathimanal Islands , Kumarakom, Sands of Midnight

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.