Vembanad lake and resorts
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General information about Vembanad Lake
Location : Vembanad lake is bordered by Alappuzha, Kottayam and Eranakulam districts of Kerala
Area : 1512 sq km
Surrounding Islands : Pathiramanal, Perumbalam, Pallippuram
Attractions : Kettuvallams, Kumarakam Bird Sanctuary, Thanneermukkam salt water barrier, Vallam kali(snake boat race) etc.How to reach Vembanad lake
Since Vembanad lake is bordered by Alappuzha, Kottayam and Eranakulam districts,you can approach through any of these districts. Those who approaching via Eranakulam would go to Cochin port which is located at lakes outlet to Arabian sea, many boat services staying there will guide you to the lake. Those who want to reach via Alappuzha and Kottayam gan go through boats.
Nearest Airport : Nedumbasseri Airport
Nearest Railway : Eranakulam Railway Station
Nearest Port : Port oj Kochi(Cochin)Main attraction of Vembanad Lake
Vembanad lake is one of the big and beautiful lakes in India and luckily it is situated in Kerala and it is the largest lake of Kerala. It is Separated from the Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island. several rivers flow into this lake such as Pamba, Achankovil, Periyar etc.
Vembanad lake is at the heart of kerala's backwater tourism with hundreds of kettuvallams crisscrossing it and numerous resorts on its banks. In its eastern coast kumarakam bird sanctuary is located.
The unique characteristics of this lake is the location of Thanneermukkam salt water barrier which was built as a part of Kuttanad Development scheme to prevent the tidal actions and intrusion of salt water in to Kuttanad low land.
It is an important part in Kerala's backwater profile and a catchy place to attract the tourists.Accommodation facilities near Vembanad Lake
Very comfortable accommodation facilities are provided to the tourists coming here. House boats which have a living room, a bed room, a bath and a private sit out for passengers are provided with spicy and tasty Kerala dishes. Vembanad lake resorts are also available for accommodation. There are resorts in Kottayam, Eranakulam and Alappuzha. Reservation facilities are also available in these resorts.