Punnamada Lake Alleppey, Kerala

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. When you see Punnamada Lake in its entire splendour, along with joy, you will be awestruck by the bounties of nature. Punnamada Lake is also famous with the name of Punnamada Kayal.  It is also famous for the boat race, Nehru trophy boat race, that held here during August yearly. The breathtaking lake spread over the Kuttanad region is in the Alappuzha district. The area around this lake is a scenic beauty & is covered with giant coconut trees & areca nut trees.

Small boats are sailing through the lake for transportation. A journey in such boats provides a picturesque view of paddy fields, canals & palm groves. Houseboats are also available & a cruise in this is a memorable one. Ride on the canoe on the lake with local folk songs by the localities, and toddy is the best combination ever. All these are worth being captured. Take Homestays near the lake instead of the hotels in the city.

Things to do at Punnamada lake

• Water sports activities
• Snake boat race
• Ride on the canoe on the lake
• Shikara ride

How to reach Punnamada Lake

Nearest airport: The nearest airport to reach Punnamada lake is the cochin and the Thiruvananthapuram International airport. Both the airports are located at a convenient distance of 85 km to the north & 150 km to the south.

Nearest train station: The changanacherry & Alappuzha are the two major railway stations that join Kuttanad to the rest of India. Frequent trains from all major cities are available to reach the station.

Upon reaching the airport & railway station, the visitors can hire a taxi to reach Punnamada Lake.

Best time to visit Punnamada Lake

You can visit Punnamada lake anytime throughout the year. Better to visit in the month of Onam to enjoy the Snake boat race organized every year.

Visiting Timings of Punnamada Lake

You can visit this lake at any time of the day. All cruise boats will stop sailing at 17.30 due to the local restrictions to aid the fishermen in laying their nets.

Entry fee Punnamada Lake

Entry to the lake is free—shikara ride:2200 for 90 minutes. Enjoy a visit around this enthralling lake, which surrounds three captivating islands of Kerala.

List of Attractions near Punnamada Lake

• Vagamon lake
• Brock Bird Sanctuary
• Pathiramanal Island, Perumbalam Island