Pathiramanal

PATHIRAMANAL ISLAND occupies just about 20 hectares of land in the middle of Lake Vembanad. The secluded islet is accessible only by boat. This place has been close to the heart of bird enthusiasts for a long while.

Kerala Backwater tourism picked up in the last decade. Since then, Pathiramanal Island, located in a backwater hot spot, has become a favorite stop-by location of boat rides. The uninhabited island is so small that even by walking you can reach all over the island.

Birds thrive among the canopy of greens in the middle of vast expanse of water. Besides 91species of local avian inhabitants, different kinds of migratory birds from around the globe make here a second home, all throughout the year.

Whisper of waves and pamper of gentle breeze calms senses, while getting lost in the world of birds. They are usually seen restful among dense bushes or flying around scattered palms and trees.

Herons, Cormorants, Darters, Gulls, Egrets and Kingfishers are just a few of the inhabitants. Great scenic beauty, wide water front, waving coconut palms, floating weeds and hyacinths, tiny birds building nests on weeds and so on will keep you in a happy mood.

Well liked by ornithologists and bird enthusiasts, Pathiramanal captivates calmness seekers and nature lovers alike. It is quite interesting that many varieties of rare and medicinal plants are seen among the dense foliage of this tiny Island.

Pathiramanal in Malayalam means sands of midnight. There are no accommodation facilities on this Island. Pathiramanal tours are limited to day time hours.