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. Accumulation of heavy metals in the surface water of asthamudi. A copy of the license is included in the section entitled gnu free documentation license. The kallada lake is one of the most beautiful portions of the ashtamudi lake. The 8 arms or channels of the ashtamudi lake are what gave it its name. Ashtamudi lake ashtamudi kayal, in the kollam district of the indian state of kerala, is the most visited backwater and lake in the state. 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.
Nutrient dynamics in the two lakes of kerala, india. 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. Kallada lake is the part pf the ashtamudi lake that touches the basin of the kalladayar. 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. 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. The beautiful lake gets its name ashtamudi, because of its 8 arms or channels. Ashtamudi lake, the ramsar site, is subjected to severe pollution by domestic sewage, agricultural activity and industrial wastes. It was declared as a ramsar site by the international treaty for the. Fish faunal studies were undertaken during the period from october 20 in the vattakkayal, sakthikulangara panchayath, 2012. The case study describes the effect of urbanisation on water quality parameters and suggest for its improvement. Ashtamudi lake travel guide, things to do, activities, places to see, pictures. A study on various lakes in kerala and environmental issues.
Impact of urbanisation on water quality parameters a. Soakin the beauty of the lush surroundings by opting for ashtamudi backwaters tour. Ashtamudi lake kerala 2020 what to know before you go. 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. It is called the gateway to the backwaters of kerala and is popular for its houseboats and backwater resorts. 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. Diving, dredging and hand picking are also common practice. The total catchment area of the sasthamcotta freshwater lake, located in kollam district of kerala, is about 9.
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. 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. Once you are in the vicinity of ashtamudi lake, its wonderful aura can be easily felt. Assessment of bioaccumulation of bacteria in oysters from shellfish. Free access to holidifys full content, pdf guides and all features. Permission is granted to copy, distribute andor modify this document under the terms of the gnu free documentation license, version 1. Ashtamudi lake kollam a beautiful natural paradise in kerala.
Unchecked pollution kills ashtamudi lake deccan chronicle. Kollam general settings quilon or kollam, an old sea port town on the arabian sea coast it is located on the. Ashtamudi lake is a prominent and premier backwater lake in the kollam district of kerala. 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. Kollam backwaters, kollam the gateway city of kerala. 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. Fish faunal diversity of vattakkayal, a part of ashtamudi lake, kollam district, kerala, south india seethal lal.
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. Ashtamudi backwaters in kollam ashtamudi lake boat house kerala. Located along ashtamudi lake in kollam, the raviz ashtamudi, kollam, kollam is a lovely, peaceful property surrounded by nature. 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.
A comparative assessment of the ashtamudi and vembanad lake reveals that the vembanad wetland is more deteriorated compared to the ashtamudi wetland system. Ashtamudi lake has been designated as ramsar site in november 2002. In view of covid19 spread, free reschedule is allowed upto 3days before travel date for all new bookings. The lake which in itself is a fusion of eight small lakes compared with other lakes amazes the onlooker by its lurning beauty. The lake runs over a length of 16 kilometres and covers almost 30% of the town of kollam. It is the second largest wetland in the kerala state and deepest among all the estuaries of. The 10 best hotels near ashtamudi lake in perumanseri, india. The ashtamudi lake is posing a threat to the health of the residents of the city due to its high pollution levels. 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. Ashtamudi lake is also the second largest lake of kerala 16 km long and merges with the sea through neendakara estuary. There are several points where we can access the lake since there are many townships and villages on the banks of the lake. Ashtamudi kadavu, thottathil kayalvaram, sanga kadavu, kannadimukku, veerabadra temple east, karinjapalli, chekkalayil puthuvel, mangalathu east.
The second largest lake in kerala, ashtamudi lake is situated in the kollam district. Ashtamudi lake kollam tour in kerala india ekeralatourism. Oyster resources of ashtamudi lake, south west coast of. The lake was recommended by the ramsar conventions partner organisations as a wetland of. Ashtamudi lake, in the kollam district of the indian state.
Aquatic bioresources of ashtamudi lake, kerala out canoes and plankbuilt boats. Jayachandran rr, asha cv eds training manual, 1st international. Banks of ashtamudi lake near kollam in kerala were our home for two days, on our way back home from kanyakumari and trivandrum. Willan received 15 april 2018 accepted 28 september. The term ashtamudi, deriving from two sanskrit words ashta and mudi with meaning eight and cone respectively, gets the literal meaning eight coned. 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. Eastern side of the resort faces the river and the southern and western sides face the lake. Palm groves and coconut trees are found on the banks, sprawling carelessly. It is a palmshaped extensive waterbody with eight prominent arms, adjoining. All you need to know about ashtamudi lake in kerala.
Fitted with wooden flooring, the airconditioned rooms features traditional keralastyle with murals. Ashtamudi means eightcornered in local dialect and it was named so because of the fact that the lake has eight channels. A lake that resembles much to the shape of palm conifer or an octopus, ashtamudi lake or the gateway to kerala backwaters is a much coveted tourist attraction in kerala. Flaunting its enchanting beauty in kollam, this aweinspiring lake is a cult among all the backwater destinations in gods own country. Backwater cruises are also available in the lake, between kollam and alappuzha. It includes a group of beautiful islands like munrothuruth, pattam thuruth, neettum thuruth etc. Ashtamudi lake, kollam timings, boating, best time to visit.
Get up, close and personal to the scenery of kollam while cruising on the placid waters of ashtamudi lake. The serene backwater stretch of ashtamudi lake is embraced by clusters of palm and coconut trees. It is a palmshaped extensive waterbody with eight prominent arms, adjoining the kollam town. Aug 24, 2014 the case study describes the effect of urbanisation on water quality parameters and suggest for its improvement. It possesses a unique wetland ecosystem and a large palmshaped also described as octopusshaped water body, second only in size to the vembanad estuary ecosystem of the state. Munroe island is a cluster of eight tiny islands in ashtamudi lake, located at. 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. Ashtamudi lake kerala a gateway to the backwaters, ashtamudi lake is the most popular place in kollam, which is surrounded by lush green trees and swaying coconut palms. Located 11 miles from thangassery light house, the property provides free. 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.
The lake is also called the gateway to the backwaters of kerala. Resorts near ashtamudi lake lake n river resort kollam. This water stretch is one of the most popular and also the biggest fresh water lake of kerala. It is known as kallada lake since it lies close to the kalladayar. The scenicwater body is the gateway to the backwaters. Munroe island is a cluster of eight tiny islands in ashtamudi lake, located at the confluence of ashtamudi lake and the kallada river. Ashtamudi lake kollam hotels, resorts, images, best time. Ashtamudi lake has been designated as a ramsar site in november 2002. 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. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. It features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club. 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. Impact of urbanisation on water quality parameters a case. The selected 2156 photographs are a collection of my experiences through the shore and water of the ashtamudi lake.
This sculpture is my pilgrimage through the greate ashtamudi lake. 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. Ashtamudi lake, the gateway to the backwaters of kerala. Cruises here give you a deeper look at the heart and spirit of the backwaters. The main basin is approximately km long and the width varies from a few 100. Fish faunal diversity of vattakkayal, a part of ashtamudi. The raviz ashtamudi, kollam, kollam updated 2020 prices. Concern over reclamation of ashtamudi lake the hindu.
Boating is offered in the lake by the kollam boat club. Ashtamudi lake ashtamudi kayal, in the kollam district of the indian state of kerala, is the. Impact of urbanisation on water quality parameters a case study of ashtamudi lake, kollam. Thick coconut groves and palm trees can be seen all along the banks of the lake. The banks of the lake are also famous for the chinese fishing nets. Ashtamudi lake a ride across lovely backwaters of kerala. Virtual reality movies, ashtamudi lake, kollam, qulion.
About 40 species of wetland dependant birds are noted in ashtamudi lake, out of which 45% are long distant migrants. It is the entrance to the famous backwaters of kerala and the houseboat rides here are extremely famous. Ashtamudi lake kerala 2020 all you need to know before. Pdf water quality assessmentof ashtamudi lake using nsfwqi.
The kollam to alappuzha route is considered among the best in the backwaters. Enjoy and feel the incredible experience on the movies of ashtamudi lake. This section has virtual reality movies or vr movies of the tourist destination ashtamudi lake in kollam or qulion in kerala. This 16 km long lake is the second largest lake in kerala, which has found its way into the sea through the neendakara estuary. The multiple branches of the lake includes rivers and backwaters and the coconut plantations, small villages, chinese fishing nets etc on the banks apart. The ashtamudi lake in native language ashtamudi kayal is the second largest wetland ecosystem in kerala.
Second largest and deepest wetland ecosystem in kerala. Munroe heritage inn is set in munroe island, 19 mi from varkala and 8. The labyrinthine network comprise myriad brackish lagoons, lakes, canals, rivers and inlets. Water quality parameters, effluent analysis, ashtamudi lake. Ashtamudi backwaters in kollam ashtamudi lake boat house. Pollution status of ashtamudi lake, kerala, india and its. 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. Pollution status of ashtamudi lake, kerala, india and its impact on some key stone mangrove species a case study. The ashtamudi lake in the kollam district of kerala lies in between 76.
It was sad that the current reclamation was being done under the label of a government project. 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. Impact of urbanisation on water quality parameters issuu. Ashtamudi lake in kerala has n rich oyster resource dominnted by the indian oyster crasslslrro madrasensis and the rock oyster.
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