Places to visit nearby destination - Kottayam
Anchuvilakku About 22 km from Kottayam near the Changanacherry boat
jetty stands Anchuvilakku. This lamppost made of stone
is a typical example of Kerala architecture. It was built
by the renowned freedom fighter Veluthampi Dalawa. On
this post stand five lamps that use kerosene for lighting.
The Changanacherry market, one of the largest in Kerala,
exists nearby.
Erumeli About 60 km northeast of Kottayam lies Erumeli, an important
pilgrim centre for both the Hindus and Muslims. Sri Dharma
Sastha Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa,
is located here. An ancient mosque dedicated to Vavar,
the companion of the deity of the Sabarimala Temple, is
also situated here. Hindu pilgrims customarily worship
here before their trek to Sabarimala.
Pathiramanal The enchanting island of Pathiramanal (literally, sands
of midnight) lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom,
and is accessible only by boat. This little island is
a favourite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds
from different parts of the world. According to a legend,
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 the island of Pathiramanal.
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