Population:     671,195

Altitude:         2100 m above Sea Level

Pathiramanal:
This 10acre island on the backwater is home to many rare varieties of migratory birds from different parts of the world. Acording to mythology a  young  Brahmin   dived  into the  Vembanad Lake to perform his evening ablution and the water made way for land to  rise  from  below,  thus  creating  the  enchanting island, Pathiramanal (Sands of Midnight).

Poonjar Palace:
A  Palace  is  a  glorious testimony to the regal opulence of a bygone era. Within the Palace  walls is an extra ordinary collection of antiques and Exquisite furniture which include  a  palanqueen, a  thoni  carved  out  of  a   single piece of wood for Ayurvadic massages  huge  chandeliers, Palm  leaves  and  engravings, Jewel   Boxes, different varities of Lamps sculptures of Nataraja (Dancing Lord Shiva), grain measures status ans  Weapons. A  unique conch preserved here is taken out nce a year for ritualistic purpose  near  the  place an amazing replica of the Madurai Meenakshi Temple. The Walls of this Temple bear sculpture which narrate the stories from the Puranas ( The Legends  of   ancient  India ). However,  the  most   fascinating   thing   here   is   the chuttuvilakku. (Row of Lamps)  caved out  on  a  ston  walls   of  the  Sastha  Temple nearby. Such rockcut lamps are rare in India.