Vembanad Lake
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Vembanad Lake (Vembanad Kayal or Vembanad Kol) is the largest lake in Kerala, India.
It covers an area of 200 km², and bordered by Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts. The lake lies at sea level, and is separated from the Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island. Canals link the lake to coastal lakes to the north and south. Several rivers flow into the lake, including the Achenkovil, Manimala, Meenachil, Muvattupuzha, Pamba and Periyar. The lake surrounds the islands of Pathiramanal, Perumbalam and Pallippuram.
The port of Kochi (Cochin) is located at the lake's outlet to the Arabian Sea. The town of Alapuzha (also known as Allepey), is sometimes called the "Venice of the East" for its large network of canals that meander through the town. The Vallam Kali (the Snake Boat Race) held every year in August is a major attraction.
Vembanad Lake is designated a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
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[edit] Veernapuzha - Local name of Vembanad Lake in Vypeen Island
Located in Cochin. It is the northern extension of Vembanad Lake. From Kochi Azhi to Munambam Azhi, the serene backwaters popularly known in this name – Veeranpuzha. (Some people calls it Veerampuzha too) Veeranpuzha is the name of Vembanadu Lake at Vyppen Island. In early 80’s there were regular ferry services from Munambam to Ernakulam. Though it stretches from Ernakulam to Munambam, Veeranpuzha’s Nayarmbalam part is the most scintillating landscape. You can never forget the sight in your lifetime.
Still now very few tourists visit Veeranpuzha. Most of them do not aware about it. Very recently some resorts are being made in the banks of it.
The most attracting factor is that it is almost an isolated area and possibly you can see very few people here. So your privacy is guaranteed. It’s because, this area is covered with paddy fields. Nearest human habitats are a little far away. The reason is, the water you will get from here is salty, hardly drinkable. So if you plan to go there and spent a lot of time there, you must carry drinking water and eatables along with you. There are a very few shops are nearby.
Most of the people are fishermen and agrarians. The people are very co-operative and innocent. They are cultured and educated too. Local people can be very dependable in case of any emergency.
[edit] The route
From Cochin City you can come by Bus or Cab or Autorikshaws. You have to travel approximately 16 km. If you choose to come by bus, you have to get down at Nayarambalam Paalam Bus Stop. (Nayarambalam Paalam is only 14 km from Ernakulam High Court) You will get autoriskhaw and ask the driver to drop you at Veeranpuzha Boat Jetty. Half distance you can go by tarred road and the rest you have to use graval road. Important thing is you have to carry drinking water and essential food materials along with you, because there is no shops nearby.
