Kayamkulam Lake

Kayamkulam Lake (Kayal) is spread over an area of 60 sq.km and lies between Quilon and Alleppey district. From Alleppey 41 KM and from Kollam its 47 KM distance. Kayamkulam boat race is held here and Vembanad & Ashtamudi lakes are connected with this Kayal. It has now a permanent outlet to the Arabian Sea as a part of the new fishing harbour which is under construction. A lot of backwater tourists visit this shallow water body to enjoy their leisure time. Local eateries are available on the sides of this lake with plenty of authentic Kerala dishes. The water of the Kayal is rich in climate dependent Algae varieties. Commercially important Mullets, Shrimps, Prawns and Crabs are available in plenty. NTPC Kayamkulam (RGCCPP) is on the banks of Kayamkulam Lake and the plant site was earlier used for grass farming which originally belonged to the Kerala Agricultural Department.  After acquiring the site NTPC drenched the lake and used the waste for levelling the plant site. Sewage and other materials from the thermal plant after processing are discharged to the Lake. Alappuzha Mega Tourism Project announced by the president of India is a benchmark in the history of Kayal tourism. The scheme aims at connecting the backwaters with historical monuments, cycling track, water sports complex, Tsunami memorial museum, floating restaurants, recreation zone, adventure zone and house boat terminal. Azhikkal and Cheriazhikkal villages near the Kayamkulam Lake were badly affected by Tsunami in 2004. Common bird varieties seen here are myna, sparrow, koel, kingfisher, little ringed plover, house crow, fowl, kite, weaver, babbler, and hoopoe. View of Chinese fishing nets in the Kayal is another reason for being a favourite spot of nature lovers.       

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