Ashtamudi Lake

Today, Ashtamudi Lake is more of a commercial centre as it has been witnessing innumerable tourists every year on account of its exotic beauty spread all across the town. The history of this lake is unknown, however, its discussion is found in the texts of Ibn Battuta. The name Ashtamudi is derived from its structure in the form of eight diverging branches.It is the entrance to the famous backwaters of Kerala and the houseboat rides here are extremely famous. Once you are in the vicinity of Ashtamudi Lake, it’s wonderful aura can be easily felt. You will definitely be surprised by its vast stretch with numerous houseboats chilling on its surface and the several birds producing melody all around, eventually getting you lost in the ecstasy of nature. Cruises here give you a deeper look at the heart and spirit of the backwaters. The boat ride is offered by the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) Kollam. The tourists often take a ride between Kollam and Alappuzha, which is one of the most popular and longest backwater cruises in Kerala. This magical eight hour journey will give you an unforgettable experience of the stunning coconut groves, palm trees, red cliffs, and more. The major river discharging into the Ashtamudi is the Kallada River, formed by the confluence of three other rivers, namely, Kulathupuzha, Chenduruni, and Kalthuruthy.