Vembanad Lake

Blessed with lush greenery and a diverse landscape, the backwaters of Kerala are a vacationer’s dream come true. Surrounded by quaint houses and quiet villages, a journey along these waterways makes this an unmissable destination. To experience the best of these backwaters, there are many accommodation options. However, you can now stay in a unique floating home located just on the outskirts of the backwater heaven in Alleppey.

We all headed to Vembanad Lake next day, which is longest lake in India. I couldn't believe from my own eye that i was looking at so huge lake that we could feel as if we are in a sea. I couldn’t stop taking lot of pictures at the spot, I guess Photography and nature lovers all find this place fascinating and interesting. This is right place to capture nice clicks of the lush green lagoons surrounded by fields, lot of coconut trees.There are some islands in the lake that can only be reached by boat.

7. Vembanad LakeThe pulse of Kerala can be felt at the Vembanad lake, which is a confluence of ten rivers. This lake is a labyrinth of several groups of small islands, lagoons, canals, and estuaries presenting an overwhelming display of nature’s glory.It is also known as Vembanad Kayal.It is a tourist attraction exclusively for backwaters. Therefore, one may find over five hundred Kettuvallams, either plying or anchored to the banks. A Kettuvallam is a traditional houseboat.The Kumarakom Bird sanctuary is on the banks of Vembanad. Hundreds of migratory and local birds show their flamboyance in this sanctuary.Book your tickets for Kerala in August, as the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race takes place in the Vembanad Lake every year.Location: 16 km from Kottayam.Timings: Sunrise to Sunset.