Kerala is wonderful with its lush green coconut trees, the serene backwaters and the relaxing Ayurvedic massages. The exclusive feature of Kerala is its backwaters. It has a combination of lakes, canals, and rivers opening into the Arabian sea. The canals, rivers connect villages and are still used for local transport. The backwaters are self-supporting eco-system full of aquatic life. I Ashtamudi Lake, the second largest lake in Kerala
Kollam (Quilon) is one of the peaceful towns situated on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake. Kollam is an attractive blend of rich heritage, diverse cultures and natural beauty. The place is well-known for cashew nut and spices trade. Ashtamudi means 'eight coned'(Ashta = 'eight'; mudi = 'coned') in the local language of Malayalam.. It is a palm-shaped widespread water body with eight famous arms, adjoining the Kollam town. The lake is 55 kms long and is divided into eight creeks. . Ashtamudi lake is famous for its splendid landscape views. There are coconut trees and palm trees all along the banks of the lake and the uniformity is broken by the quiet town of Kollam. The Kollam Boat Club provide boats to cruise in the lake. You can enjoy a amazing backwater tour starting from Kollam to Alappuzha. You can see the famous Chinese fishing nets beside the coconut palms, all along the banks. Kollam was the port of international spice trade
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