Ashtamudi lake is the second longest lake in Kerala stretching a distance of sixteen kilometers, and in the end merging into the sea at Neendakara in Kollam. The backwater cruise between Ashtamudi and Alleppey is considered to be the longest in Kerala and a great experience to enjoy the beautiful backwaters of Kerala.
The banks of Ashtamudi lake is the best place to experience the serene beauty of the coconut groves and palm trees. Munroe Island (Munroethuruth) which is located at the confluence of Kallada river and Ashtamudi lake is a cluster of eight tiny islands.
While you cruise in Ashtamudi lake you can experience the sightings of Chinese fishing nets that is locally known as cheena vala that’s used for fishing and other sports like coconut husk retting used to produce coir products and the canoe from which the ripples from the oar spreads out inside the backwaters.
