Paravur Kayal is a lake in Paravur, a municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala, India.A Study on Various Lakes In Kerala and Environmental Issues Although it is small with an area of only 6.62 km2,Kollam at a Glance 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.
Importance of Paravur Lake
The lake meets the sea and in between a small stretch of road which divides them can be viewed on way.Paravur estuary breached - The HinduParavur estuary gets blocked, wells swell Paravur Lake is one of the emerging tourist destinations in the district which attracts a good number of tourists.Wells swell as Paravur estuary gets blocked after 18 yearsParavur estuary gets blocked, wells swell
The Paravur Lake area has mangrove forests, including areas of mangrove growth on railway land.
See also
Paravur Paravur Thekkumbhagam Paravur railway station Pozhikara Nedungolam
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