5 Breathtakingly Beautiful Lakes of Kerala

There might hardly be anyone who dislikes the luxury tree house Kerala or the houseboat cruise over the calm waters of backwaters and placid lakes. There might be someone who says no to dine ethnic cuisines and fresh fish and spend few days around the heavenly atmosphere and breathtaking views.

Lakes in Kerala

So, have a look at the top 5 stunning lakes in Kerala for which you shouldn’t miss Kerala Holiday Deals.

1.   Vembanad Lake: Rich in green algae, Vembanad Lake is situated about 15 km away from Kottayam and this first and foremost Indian lake is the longest lake of the country. With having the largest surface water source, Vembanad Lake is a most integral part of exclusive wetland system. It has become vast and deep with the flow of number of rivers. On its eastern coast, Kumarakom is located that is also known for a bird sanctuary.

2.   Ashtamudi Lake: Spread over 1700 sq. km. of core area, this large lake has over 8 tentacles flowing through the evergreen lands. Over 100 species of fish are spotted in the mineral-rich waters of this lake that also plays a vital role to support the eco-system. This also houses the world-famous Chinese Fishing Nets.

3.   Punnamada Kayal: From Alappuzha, this lake enjoys Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race during the country’s famous Onam Festival. The snake-shaped long boats, namely Chundan Vallam, are rowed by over 50 to 100 rowers in this exciting race.

4.   Sashthamkotta Lake: Kerala’s largest lake of freshwaters, you can even drink the water without any hesitation. An ancient Sastha temple stands on its bank that is known to protect decency in Kalyuga (the evil era of present). You can get its view when you sail along the lake. This is most rewarding destination for the biological scientists and enthusiasts. You can also discover rare but weird species of flora over here.

5.   Pookode Lake: In the Kerala’s northernmost tip, Wayanad houses valleys and hills. The scenic Pookode Lake is also nestled here. You cannot pick water lilies even though the surface area is dotted with them. At the time of sailing on the boat, monkeys can easily be seen swinging on different trees. However, you may be lucky enough to see various herds of deer grazing or drinking along the shore.

As human greed is encroaching along the banks of these lakes, we can just hope these lakes will stay alive to be explored by next generation.

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