3 Lake/ River/ Ponds to Explore in Ernakulam

Checkout places to visit in Ernakulam

Ernakulam

Forts, backwaters, museums- the financial hub of Kerala.

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Lake/ River/ Ponds to Explore in Ernakulam

Bhoothathankettu

Bhoothathankettu means "Fort created by monsters". The legend is that monsters planned to submerge a Shiva temple nearby by making a dam in the area. Their plan was deterred by Lord Shiva by faking approaching dawn, thereby causing the monsters to runaway fearing the arrival of light. The demons were supposed to roll the large boulders seen in the area to the river bed creating the dam.

Kadambrayar

Situated in Kizhakkambalam Gramapanchayat in Eranakulam district, Kadambrayar offers scenic views of the river, paddy fields and a long paved space for some evening walk. You can also do paddle boating here.

Kumbalanghi Village

A quiet island village known for rural tourism activities. You can see Chinese fishing nets, explore its mangrove forests, and take boat trips along the surrounding backwaters.

Map of Lake/ River/ Ponds to explore in Ernakulam