Pathiramanal Beach - Kerala - പാതിരാമണല്ബീച്ച്
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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.
Pathiramanal Beach is 14 km from Mahe. A long clean beach, its enchanting ambience invites you to swim. sunbathe or just lounge around. Black rocks protect Muzhappilangad from the currents from the deep, making its shallow water a swimmers paradise. Muzhappilangad is Kerala's only drive in beach which is about 5kms long. From Muzhappilangad you can see the Dharmadam island (Pacha Thuruth) just across the Arayakkandy river, a remarkable conjunction of beach and island.
The enchanting Island of Pathiramanal has a mytholigical significance attached to its creation. According to mythology a young brahmin dived into Vembanad Lake to perform his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from below.
The enchanting Island of Pathiramanal has a mytholigical significance attached to its creation. According to mythology a young brahmin dived into Vembanad Lake to perform his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from below.
Best Time to Visit and Weather
Throughout the year.
Travel Direction
Location
Alappuzha, KeralaPathiramanal Beach is 14 km from Mahe. A long clean beach, its enchanting ambience invites you to swim. sunbathe or just lounge around. Black rocks protect Muzhappilangad from the currents from the deep, making its shallow water a swimmers paradise. Muzhappilangad is Kerala's only drive in beach which is about 5km long. From Muzhappilangad you can see the Dharmadam island (Pacha Thuruth) just across the Arayakkandy river, a remarkable conjunction of beach and island.
How to Reach
By Air
The Nearest airports are the Cochin International Airport, about 85 km north of Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram, about 150 km towards the south.By Rail
Alappuzha is the nearest railway station.Nearby Places and other Beaches
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).
