Paravur Lake

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Paravur Kayal is a lake in Paravur, Kollam district, Kerala, India. Although it is small, with an area of only 6.62 km², it is the end point of the Ithikkara River and part of the system of lakes and canals that make up the Kerala Backwaters. It has been connected to Edava and Ashtamudi Kayal as part of the Trivandrum - Shoranur canal system since the late 19th century. ()

Elevation: 66 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 8°49'0"N, 76°40'0"E

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Paravur Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thekkumbhagam, Kappil, Mundakkal Beach, St. George's Church.

1.3 miS
Town, Beach
Thekkumbhagam
33 min walk • Thekkumbhagam or Thekkumbhagom is the southern border town of Paravur municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is located at the Southern tip of Kollam's coastal area. It is in the Arabian Sea coast.
2.6 miS
Beach
Kappil, Edava
68 min walk • Kappil is a tourist spot in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala state, India. It is located in Edava Panchayat of Varkala Taluk at the coast of Arabian Sea. It is 8 km north from Varkala city centre. Varkala Railway Station is major railway station near Kappil.
5.2 miNW
Beach
Mundakkal Beach, Kollam
134 min walk • Mundakkal Beach, a serene coastal gem, graces the vibrant city of Kollam in India. Known for its idyllic charm and tranquil atmosphere, this beach is a perfect retreat for those seeking solace from the bustling city life.
4.8 miNE
Church
St. George's Church, Chathannoor
124 min walk • St George Orthodox Church, Chathannoor belongs to the Trivandrum Diocese of Indian Orthodox Church and is one of the biggest churches in South Kerala in size. "Chathannoor Marthamariyam Suriyani Pally" as it was called in the ancient days was built in around AD 1755.
2.8 miNE
Neighbourhood
Polachira, Chathannoor
72 min walk • Polachira is a wetland spread over 600 hectares located near Paravur Municipality in Kollam District of Kerala, India. Formerly part of the Chathannoor Grama Panchayath, it is now located in the Chirakkara Grama Panchayath.
~1690 ftSW
Temple
Puttingal Temple
9 min walk • Puttingal Temple is a Hindu temple in the coastal town of Paravur, India. The temple was founded after the presence of the goddess was experienced on an ant hill with Puttu being the Malayalam word for ant Hill.
3.9 miSE
Temple
Palakkavu Bhagavathi Temple, Edava
100 min walk • The Edava Palakkavu Bhagavathi temple is one of the ancient temples in south India. It is situated at Edava in Thiruvananthapuram District, India. The temple is situated 5.7km North of Varkala City.Bhadrakali Devi is the presiding deity of this temple. A festival is conducted during the month of "Kumbham".
1.1 miSW
Beach
Pozhikara
28 min walk • Pozhikkara or Pozhikara is the Western border town of the Paravur municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala state in India. It is located at the South-Western tip of Kollam's coastal area. It is in the Arabian Sea coast. Pozhikara is a heritage site in Kerala.
5.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Polayathode, Kollam
148 min walk • Polayathode or Polayathodu is one of the fastest growing neighbourhoods of the city of Kollam, in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated at National Highways – NH 66. Kerala Police have identified Polayathode as one of the traffic black spots in the state.
3.2 miN
Neighbourhood
Kottiyam, Kollam
81 min walk • Kottiyam is one of the fast developing suburban towns located at the southern end of Kollam city in Kollam district, Kerala, India. The town is home to many popular educational institutions, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, and retail stores.
4.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
Eravipuram, Kollam
124 min walk • Eravipuram is a Neighbourhood of the city of Kollam in Kerala, India. It is one among the 6 zones of the Kollam City Corporation. Other zones of the city of Kollam are Central Zone-I, Central Zone-II, Sakthikulangara, Kilikollur and Vadakkevila.