| Paravur Lake | |
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| പരവൂർ കായൽ (Malayalam) | |
 An evening view of Paravur Lake | |
  Paravur Lake | |
| Location | Paravur, Kollam,Kerala |
| Coordinates | 8°49′19″N76°39′32″E / 8.822°N 76.659°E /8.822; 76.659 |
| Primary inflows | Ithikkara River |
| Catchment area | 6.6246 km2 (2.56 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface area | 6.62 km2 (2.56 sq mi) |
Paravur Kayal is a lake inParavur,Kollam district,Kerala,India.[1][2] Although it is small, with an area of only 6.62 km²,[3] it is the end point of theIthikkara River and part of the system of lakes andcanals that make up theKerala Backwaters. It has been connected toEdava andAshtamudi Kayal as part of theTrivandrum - Shoranur canal system since the late 19th century.[citation needed]
The lake meets the sea and in between a small stretch of road which divides them can be viewed on way.[4][5] Paravur Lake is one of the emerging tourist destinations in the district which attracts a good number of tourists.[6][7]
The panoramic views are breath taking if you opt for a birds eye view, not from the sky but from the mountain terraces situated north and east of the place. Famous Lakesagar Xavier's resort is situated at the banks of Paravur lake. Priyadarshini boat club is another major attraction in the vicinity of Paravur lake. The mangroves along both sides of Paravur lake is also very famous[8]
Paravur lake is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) away fromParavur town.Paravur-Edava-Varkala road passes through the banks of Paravur lake. The nearest important railway station to Paravur lake isParavur railway station. Fourteen pairs of trains stop atParavur railway station every day. The nearest major rail head isKollam Junction railway station, which is about 26 kilometres (16 mi) away from the lake. The nearestKSRTC bus station isChathannoor bus station, which is 12 km away.Paravur Municipal Bus Stand and railway station are 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) away from the lake.[citation needed]
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