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Vembanad Lake

Kochi , India
Wishlist
Botanical garden and park
Category
Garden
duration
Duration
2 - 3 Hours
M-Ticket
M-Ticket
Accepted
bird-spotting
Birding
Available
parking
Parking
Available
PhotoGrap
PhotoGrap
Available
Couple
Couple
Friendly
Baby
Baby
Friendly
Lounge
Lounge
Available
Play Area
Play Area
Available
boating
Boating
Available
Lake
Lake
Available
security
Security
Available
dustbin
Dustbin
Available
Entry Free
Entry
FREE
Adult
Adult
FREE
Child
Child
FREE
MobileCam
MobileCam
FREE
Camera
Camera
FREE
VideoCam
VideoCam
FREE

Overview

Vembanad Lake situated in the southwest coast of India, in the state of kerala. Vembanad lake also called Vembanad Kayal or Vembanad Kol. (it is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in Kochi.) is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. It is also counted as one of the largest lakes in India. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, The lake, an enchanting picnic spot, and a fast developing backwater tourism destination provide boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating.  It is part of an extensive wetland system with the largest source of surface water. A number of rivers flow into the lake making it deep and vast. The lake is divided into 2 halves by a saltwater barrier and you can see the difference between the brackish and fresh water. It was constructed to prevent intrusion of seawater. Just cruising along the lake can make your trip worthwhile, as you can see parts of 3 districts which surround the lake. The famous Kumarakom tourist village is on the eastern coast of the lake, the bird sanctuary can also be seen nearby. If you want to spend a couple of days, hire the services of a houseboat and spend a day each on the 3 islands in the lake where you can dine and stay the night. Pathiramanal, a dreamer’s paradise is one such. 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. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake. High levels of pollution have been noticed at certain hotspots of the Vembanad backwaters. Government of India has identified the Vembanad wetland under National Wetlands Conservation Programme. The Vembanad wetland system covers an area of over 2033.02 km²  thereby making it the largest wetland system in India. 

Know Before you go

  •  The migratory birds arrive at the lake from November to Feb, so it's the best time to visit.
  • You don’t really need guides for visiting the lake. The boatmen here can also tell you a lot about the lake

Things to carry


ID Card
ID Card
Camera
Camera
Suitable for All
Selfiestick
Suitable for All
Sunglasses
Suitable for All
Cap
Suitable for All
Medicine
Suitable for All
Sunscreen
Suitable for All
Power Bank
Camping
Snacks

Things not allowed


Suitable for All
Alcohol
Suitable for All
Weapons
Suitable for All
Pets
Suitable for All
Skates
Suitable for All
Smoking
Suitable for All
Plastic Bag

Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Last Admission 05:00 PM

Redemption Process

  • Upon completing your reservation, anticipate receiving a comprehensive email and SMS containing booking details. Present your SMS or booking confirmation email at the reception counter during check-in.
  • Access your booking information easily by logging into your account on Explorebees.com and navigating to the "Active Bookings" page in the dashboard.

Environmental Note: In the spirit of environmental consciousness, please refrain from printing unless explicitly specified. Let's be mindful of our impact— trees have feelings too!

Cancellation Policy

  • Unforeseen Circumstances : This activity requires good weather. In cases of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions leading this activity cancellations, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • Refund Process : Refunds will be credited to the original booking payment source within 10 business days, and cash refunds will not be issued

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