.Kottayam district and the neighboring areas of Kottayam city are considered to be great places for ornithologists. The Island of Pathiramanal means ‘sands of night’ is a true haven for various migratory birds. Birds of the rarest varieties can be spotted on this beautiful island. There are a number of backwater cruises regularly visit the island of Pathiramanal, a short distance away from the city of Kottayam and is situated right in the middle of the Vembanad Lake.
