Flaunting its enchanting beauty in kollam, this aweinspiring lake is a cult among all the backwater destinations in gods own country. Ashtamudi lake, the gateway to the backwaters of kerala. The selected 2156 photographs are a collection of my experiences through the shore and water of the ashtamudi lake. The ashtamudi lake in native language ashtamudi kayal is the second largest wetland ecosystem in kerala.
Aug 24, 2014 the case study describes the effect of urbanisation on water quality parameters and suggest for its improvement. Ashtamudi lake kollam tour in kerala india ekeralatourism. It features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club. You will be redirected to the full text document in the repository in a few seconds, if not click here. The kallada lake is one of the most beautiful portions of the ashtamudi lake. Ashtamudi lake, in the kollam district of the indian state.
The 8 arms or channels of the ashtamudi lake are what gave it its name. About 40 species of wetland dependant birds are noted in ashtamudi lake, out of which 45% are long distant migrants. Munroe heritage inn is set in munroe island, 19 mi from varkala and 8. The government of kerala established a project known as kallada irrigation project by constructing a dam at parappar in thenmala across the river to form a reservoir. On august 19, 2012, it will be 10 years since the brackish water ashtamudi lake with eight creeks was declared a ramsar site by designating it as a. Pdf water quality assessmentof ashtamudi lake using nsfwqi. A comparative assessment of the ashtamudi and vembanad lake reveals that the vembanad wetland is more deteriorated compared to the ashtamudi wetland system. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Impact of urbanisation on water quality parameters a. It is the second largest wetland in the kerala state and deepest among all the estuaries of.
It is called the gateway to the backwaters of kerala and is popular for its houseboats and backwater resorts. Boating is offered in the lake by the kollam boat club. Pollution status of ashtamudi lake, kerala, india and its impact on some key stone mangrove species a case study. Pollution status of ashtamudi lake, kerala, india and its. You will definitely be surprised by its vast stretch with numerous houseboats chilling on its surface and the several birds producing melody all around, eventually getting you lost in the ecstasy of nature. Palm groves and coconut trees are found on the banks, sprawling carelessly. The second largest lake in kerala, ashtamudi lake is situated in the kollam district. All you need to know about ashtamudi lake in kerala.
It was declared as a ramsar site by the international treaty for the. Jayachandran rr, asha cv eds training manual, 1st international. It was sad that the current reclamation was being done under the label of a government project. The ashtamudi lake in the kollam district of kerala lies in between 76. Assessment of bioaccumulation of bacteria in oysters from shellfish. Nutrient dynamics in the two lakes of kerala, india. The main basin is approximately km long and the width varies from a few 100. Ashtamudi lake is also the second largest lake of kerala 16 km long and merges with the sea through neendakara estuary. Unchecked pollution kills ashtamudi lake deccan chronicle. Based on availability of resources fisherman change the gear, the different gear used for fishing in the estuary are gill nets, cast nets, pole and line, hook and line, seine, scoop nets and traps. Ashtamudi lake ashtamudi kayal, in the kollam district of the indian state of kerala, is the. Ashtamudi backwaters in kollam ashtamudi lake boat house kerala. Concern over reclamation of ashtamudi lake the hindu.
It is known as kallada lake since it lies close to the kalladayar. The kollam to alappuzha route is considered among the best in the backwaters. Ashtamudi lake ashtamudi kayal, in the kollam district of the indian state of kerala, is the most visited backwater and lake in the state. The raviz ashtamudi, kollam, kollam updated 2020 prices. Case study of ashtamudi lake kollam nagaraj sitaram1 1professor, department of civil engineering, sjb institute of technology, uttarhalli main road, kengeri, bangalore60 abstract the ashtamudi lake in the kollam district of kerala lies in between 76. Backwater cruises are also available in the lake, between kollam and alappuzha. Aquatic bioresources of ashtamudi lake, kerala out canoes and plankbuilt boats. Ashtamudi lake ashtamudi kayal in the kollam district of kerala, india, is the second largest and deepest wetland ecosystem, a palmshaped also called octopusshaped large water body, next only to the vembanad estuary ecosystem of the state. The scenicwater body is the gateway to the backwaters. The lake is the source of livelihood for the people living close to it in fishing, coconut husk retting for coir production and inland navigation services.
Free access to holidifys full content, pdf guides and all features. Ashtamudi lake has been designated as ramsar site in november 2002. Enjoy and feel the incredible experience on the movies of ashtamudi lake. Club mahindra ashtamudi kerala located in the lush district of kollam is one of the largest lakes in kerala, second only in size to the famous vembanad lake.
The total catchment area of the sasthamcotta freshwater lake, located in kollam district of kerala, is about 9. The multiple branches of the lake includes rivers and backwaters and the coconut plantations, small villages, chinese fishing nets etc on the banks apart. There are several points where we can access the lake since there are many townships and villages on the banks of the lake. Ashtamudi lake, kollam timings, boating, best time to visit.
Kollam backwaters, kollam the gateway city of kerala. Aug 17, 2012 on august 19, 2012, it will be 10 years since the brackish water ashtamudi lake with eight creeks was declared a ramsar site by designating it as a wetland of international importance. The labyrinthine network comprise myriad brackish lagoons, lakes, canals, rivers and inlets. Virtual reality movies, ashtamudi lake, kollam, qulion. Its name, ashtamudi has been derived from two words ashta meaning eight and mudi meaning branch, thereby stating the fact that lake has eight branches. The water spread area for ashtamudi lake in these three years are found to be shrinking 1999 6424 ha, 2003 6140 ha, 2006 5734 ha. It possesses a distinct wetland ecosystem and an octopus or palmshaped water body, second largest in the state, only behind the famous vembanad estuary ecosystem. The case study describes the effect of urbanisation on water quality parameters and suggest for its improvement. A copy of the license is included in the section entitled gnu free documentation license.
Thick coconut groves and palm trees can be seen all along the banks of the lake. Ashtamudi means eightcornered in local dialect and it was named so because of the fact that the lake has eight channels. The beautiful lake gets its name ashtamudi, because of its 8 arms or channels. Fish faunal diversity of vattakkayal, a part of ashtamudi lake, kollam district, kerala, south india seethal lal. The lake which in itself is a fusion of eight small lakes compared with other lakes amazes the onlooker by its lurning beauty. Fish faunal studies were undertaken during the period from october 20 in the vattakkayal, sakthikulangara panchayath, 2012. Fitted with wooden flooring, the airconditioned rooms features traditional keralastyle with murals. Ashtamudi kadavu, thottathil kayalvaram, sanga kadavu, kannadimukku, veerabadra temple east, karinjapalli, chekkalayil puthuvel, mangalathu east.
The lake runs over a length of 16 kilometres and covers almost 30% of the town of kollam. Impact of urbanisation on water quality parameters a case study of ashtamudi lake, kollam. It is the entrance to the famous backwaters of kerala and the houseboat rides here are extremely famous. Ashtamudi lake kollam a beautiful natural paradise in kerala. The lake was recommended by the ramsar conventions partner organisations as a wetland of. Kallada lake is the part pf the ashtamudi lake that touches the basin of the kalladayar. This 16 km long lake is the second largest lake in kerala, which has found its way into the sea through the neendakara estuary. Ashtamudi lake in kerala has n rich oyster resource dominnted by the indian oyster crasslslrro madrasensis and the rock oyster. Once you are in the vicinity of ashtamudi lake, its wonderful aura can be easily felt. Impact of urbanisation on water quality parameters issuu. Ashtamudi lake was declared a wetland of global import 10 years ago on august 19, 2012, it will be 10 years since the brackish water ashtamudi lake with eight creeks was declared a ramsar site by designating it as a wetland of international importance. Munroethuruth or munroe island is a place surrounded by kallada river, ashtamudi lake and sasthamkotta lake in kollam district, munroe island is a cluster of eight tiny islands, blessed with a number of crisscross canals and zigzag water channels, this island plays a host to many migratory birds from various countries around the world. Oyster resources of ashtamudi lake, south west coast of.
The ashtamudi lake is posing a threat to the health of the residents of the city due to its high pollution levels. Kollam general settings quilon or kollam, an old sea port town on the arabian sea coast it is located on the. Akkulam lake,ashtamudi lake,enamakkal lake,kayamkulam lake,mala lake,manur lake,meenappally lake,kavvayi lake,thottappally lake,vattak lake,veli lake,vellayani lake,vembanad lake,beppur lake,pookode lake,paravur lake. Ashtamudi lake, which was a sleepy destination for years, has been transformed into a busy tourist destination with plush resorts around the lake and the backwaters impact on ecosystem. Willan received 15 april 2018 accepted 28 september. Ashtamudi lake has been designated as a ramsar site in november 2002. It is a palmshaped extensive waterbody with eight prominent arms, adjoining. Ashtamudi lake, the ramsar site, is subjected to severe pollution by domestic sewage, agricultural activity and industrial wastes. Ashtamudi lake is a prominent and premier backwater lake in the kollam district of kerala. It includes a group of beautiful islands like munrothuruth, pattam thuruth, neettum thuruth etc. Second largest and deepest wetland ecosystem in kerala. Water quality parameters, effluent analysis, ashtamudi lake. Banks of ashtamudi lake near kollam in kerala were our home for two days, on our way back home from kanyakumari and trivandrum. Impact of urbanisation on water quality parameters a case.
The term ashtamudi, deriving from two sanskrit words ashta and mudi with meaning eight and cone respectively, gets the literal meaning eight coned. Ashtamudi backwaters in kollam ashtamudi lake boat house. Permission is granted to copy, distribute andor modify this document under the terms of the gnu free documentation license, version 1. Diving, dredging and hand picking are also common practice.
In view of covid19 spread, free reschedule is allowed upto 3days before travel date for all new bookings. The unregulated proliferation of motorised houseboats in the lakes and backwaters has raised concerns regarding the adverse impact of pollution from diesel engines and outboard motors on the fragile. Get up, close and personal to the scenery of kollam while cruising on the placid waters of ashtamudi lake. Ashtamudi lake travel guide, things to do, activities, places to see, pictures. The banks of the lake are also famous for the chinese fishing nets. Cruises here give you a deeper look at the heart and spirit of the backwaters.
The lake is also called the gateway to the backwaters of kerala. Ashtamudi lake kerala 2020 what to know before you go. Located 11 miles from thangassery light house, the property provides free. Munroe island is a cluster of eight tiny islands in ashtamudi lake, located at. Accumulation of heavy metals in the surface water of asthamudi. Sivanandan, focus on resource management issues for eco tourism development a case study of ashtamudi estuary, taal 2007, 12th world lake conference, 2007 thomas j. Resorts near ashtamudi lake lake n river resort kollam. This sculpture is my pilgrimage through the greate ashtamudi lake.
It is a palmshaped extensive waterbody with eight prominent arms, adjoining the kollam town. Located along ashtamudi lake in kollam, the raviz ashtamudi, kollam, kollam is a lovely, peaceful property surrounded by nature. Ashtamudi lake located in the kollam district, is the second largest estuarine system in kerala with a water spread area of about 32 km2 the lake is located between latitude 80 53. Fish faunal diversity of vattakkayal, a part of ashtamudi. Soakin the beauty of the lush surroundings by opting for ashtamudi backwaters tour. Ashtamudi lake is one of the of the biggest lakes in kerala, which is ranked in the second largest lake in kerala, it spread maximum of its area in kollam district. Club mahindra ashtamudi is easily accessible from tiruvananthapuram 90 kms and kochi 175 kms and the closest town with a rail head is kollam or quilon at 18 kms, located on the banks. Ashtamudi lake kerala 2020 all you need to know before. The serene backwater stretch of ashtamudi lake is embraced by clusters of palm and coconut trees. This water stretch is one of the most popular and also the biggest fresh water lake of kerala. A study on various lakes in kerala and environmental issues. Ashtamudi lake kollam hotels, resorts, images, best time. Resort is located at the banks of the ashtamudi lake and the kallada river, spread across 1. By k a narasimham, d sivalingam, t s velayudhan, v kripa, k jayabalan and m enose.
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