Located in the middle of the Vembanad Lake, the island of Pathiramanal is also known as Ananda Padmanabhan Thoppu and Pathira Thoppu. To reach the island, you need to hire a boat from Muhamma and Kumarakom. It is one of the major highlights of Alappuzha to Kumarakom backwater route. The scenery around the island surely leaves you spellbound. Bird watching is one of the most popular things to do at Pathiramanal Island, wherein one can spot varieties of rare migratory birds from various parts of the world. You can spot as many as 91 avifauna species including Gulls, Herons, Cormorants, Egrets, Darters and Kingfishers.
This small island is accessible by speed boat ride of 30 minutes from Alleppey. Surrounded by the Vembanad Lake, this green island, spread in 20 acres of area, is an ideal place to spend some peaceful and memorable moments with the loved ones.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Alappuzha railway station (16 km)
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (85 km)
