Kottayam is a vast network of rivers
and canals which empty into the great expanse of water called the Vembanad
Lake. The lake, an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater
tourism destination, provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that
are truly exhilarating. The Kumarakom Tourist Village offers houseboat cruises
and holiday packages. The serene lake comes alive during Onam with a
spectacular water regatta - the snake boat races. It is indeed amazing to watch
oarsmen, at least a hundred in one boat, slice their way through the waters to
the fast rhythm of their own full throated singing.
Vembanad is the longest lake in India,and
the largest lake in the state of Kerala. It is also one of
the largest lakes in India. A lake spanning several districts in the state of
Kerala, it is known by different names in different localities viz. Punnamada
Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi
Lake in Kochi. The Port of Kochi is located around two islands (the Willingdon Island and Vallarpadam)
in a portion of this lake known as the Kochi Lake. The
celebrated Nehru
Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of this lake,
in the Kuttanad region, known as thePunnamada
Lake.
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