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Ashtamudi Lake

Eight branching arms of water connect villages, fishing life and the old port city.
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Photo: The Raviz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Ashtamudi Lake

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We’re still writing about Ashtamudi Lake: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Time of day
Early morning or golden hour
Crowds
Medium–high

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
1–3 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Boat fares vary by route/operator
Parking
Parking near boarding points; varies
Permits
Use authorised operators; no general lake permit

On the ground

Local food
Kollam fish curry, kappa, seafood
Access
Boat schedules and fares vary.

Stay safe

Life jacket required; avoid littering and unsafe boat operators

Where it is

Kollam, Kerala

8.97° N 76.58° E

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