Location of Vembanad lake, Kerala

Vembanad Lake (Vembanad Kayal or Vembanad Kol) is the largest lake in Kerala, India. Image File history File links Location_of_Vembanad_Lake_Kerala. ... A Lake is a body of water surrounded by land. ... List of famous Keralites Districts of Kerala Local Body Election in Kerala External links Government of Kerala Chief Minister of Kerala Kerala Trivia Poorams Pachakam Categories: | | ...

It covers an area of 200 km², and bordered by Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts. The lake lies at sea level, and is separated from the Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island. Canals link the lake to coastal lakes to the north and south. Several rivers flow into the lake, including the Achenkovil, Manimala, Meenachilaru, Muvattupuzha, Pamba and Periyar. The lake surrounds the islands of Pathiramanal, Perumbalam and Pallippuram. Alappuzha district and town in Kerala Alappuzha is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala in India. ... Kottayam is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala, India. ... Ernakulam is a city adjoining to old Kochi city. ... For considerations of sea level change, in particular rise associated with possible global warming, see sea level rise. ... Map of the Arabian Sea. ... In geography, a bar is a linear shoaling landform feature within a body of water. ... Periyar is one of the major river in Kerala. ...

The port of Kochi (Cochin) is located at the lake's outlet to the Arabian Sea. The town of Alapuzha (also known as Allepey), is sometimes called the "Venice of the East" for its large network of canals that meander through the town. The Vallam Kali (the Snake Boat Race) held every year in August is a major attraction. Kochi കോച്ചി (formerly known as Cochin) is the largest (pop. ... Map of the Arabian Sea. ... Vallam Kali (or Vallamkali) literally means boat game (race) in Malayalam. ...

Vembanad Lake is designated a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. // Site listing by country These data have been taken from the Ramsar Sites Database. ... The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands, i. ...

See also

• Kerala Backwaters