Lakes in Kollam, Kerala

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Famous for: The second largest lake in Kerala

Renowned as the second largest lake in the state of Kerala, the Ashtamudi Lake covers the 30% portion of the Kollam town. The lake got its name from its eight channelsthat meet at Neendkara estu...

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Famous for: A suspension deck type bridge

Punalur is only one of its kind bridge in entire India and is a must visit attraction in Kollam. This 400 feet long concrete suspension deck type bridge was built in 1877 by Albert Henry. It is ...

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Famous for: The largest fresh water lake in Kerala

Located around 19 km from Kollam, Sasthamokottais the largest freshwater lake in the state. It is also the major source of drinking water for the inhabitants of the town of Kollam. The lake is s...

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Famous for: A beautiful palm fringed island

This beautiful palm fringed island of Munroe is formed by the sizzling backwaters of the Ashtamudi Lake and Kalladi River. It is named after Colonel Munroe who was the British ...