Ashtamudi Lake

Ashtamudi Lake in the Kollam district of Kerala offers houseboats, lake resorts, lush greenery, and exotic biodiversity. Ashtamudi Lake is called the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala and is one of the most visited backwaters. The Neendakara estuary is where this 61 km long lake meets the ocean. Being the second-largest lake in Kerala, Ashtamudi offers you a relaxed cruise through the serene backwaters to revitalize the soul thanks to its lush flora and rich fauna.

There are towns and villages dotted with coconut groves and palm trees along both of the lake’s banks as well as along its backwater canals. The significant historic Kollam Port is situated on the lake’s right bank. The Kollam Boat Club runs boat trips from Kollam to Alappuzha, allowing access to numerous additional cities and villages along this route. The boat ride takes eight hours and passes via lakes, canals, and communities that are only accessible by water. The Chinese fishing nets used by the local fishermen are also seen around the waterway. Further, the District Tourism Promotion Council of Kollam offers a variety of watersports in Ashtamudi Lake such as boating, kayaking, parasailing, etc. at affordable pricing. The reporting place for all these activities is Asramam Adventure Park Kollam.

The enchanting experience of Ashtamudi Lake is something one visiting Kollam should not miss, especially the boat ride to Munroe Island, which is an outstanding experience. The best time to visit Ashtamudi Lake is from November to March and there is no fee to visit this place unless you opt for a houseboat or watersports. Ashtamudi Lake is located 18 kilometers away from Kollam city, 15 kilometers away from Kollam railway station, and 80 kilometers away from the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.