Punnamada Lake — Attraction in Kerala

Punnamada lake is an extension of Vembanad lake. Famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted here on second Saturday of August every year (just before Onam). The places round the lake will be crowded during the race. There are many resorts all around the lake. The main entertainment here is the boat ride. The lake consists of a lot of houseboat facilities with varied budget. You can hire a house boat or a Shikara (small boats- around 2400/per boat for 3 hours irrespective to number of persons) or travel in a government ferry (Rs 50 for one point to another) for moving around the lake. Houseboats usually starts at 13:00 hrs and checkout time next day is usually morning 10:00 hrs. Houseboats are equipped with all the comforts of a good hotel room including furnished bedrooms, toilets, living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony. You can taste authentic Kerala food with “Karimeen” fish fry in the boat. The crowd will be more on weekends and holidays. Alappuzha beach, bus stand and railway station are very close to...

A part of the large Vembanad lake, this lake has a different view with long stretches ideal for boat rides. A picture of Kerala beauty with the palm fringed shores along the lake is a great scene from the shore as well as from a boat ride. It also has the largest surface water ecosystem. One can savour specialities of Lobsters, prawns and fresh water fishes , specially the pearl spot baked in banana leaf. Duck roast is also a speciality as duck farming is seen on this lake stretch. The famous Nehru Boat race is conducted on a part of this lake and brings in a lot of tourist during the Onam festival. For couples and bachelor groups , sight seeing with night stay is advisable.This trip starts at morning 11 from punnamada starting point,which is located near ksrtc stand.This trip include Welcome drink ,lunch with karimeen(pearl spot) fry , evening tea and snacks, dinner and next...

Punnamada Kayal is the lifeline of Alleppey. It opens up a serene world of emerald green canals past scenic islands, lush paddy fields and coconut groves, Chinese fishing nets, and a clear sapphire sky reflected in the still waters. Cruise the backwaters in a canoe and enjoy the languid pace of country life on this narrow strip between the Arabian Sea and Punnamada Lake. Drift past fishermen hamlets and you will see toddy tappers going through their daily routine, beautifully bronzed men on their way to the paddy field, and fishermen wading into the water to make their catch. There are some man made islands too that you can access on a backwater cruise, situated below sea level. R Block, one of the strips in Alleppey backwater cruise, is particularly famous for the fresh toddy served...