Ashtamudi Lake (Ashtamudi Kayal), in the Kollam District of the Indian state of Kerala, is the most visited backwater and lake in the state. It possesses a unique wetland ecosystem and a large palm-shaped (also described as octopus-shaped) water body, second only in size to the Vembanad estuary ecosystem of the state.
Ashtamudi Lake Jatayu Earth Centre Thangassery Lighthouse Munroe Island Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary Palaruvi Waterfall Thirumullavaram Beach Krishnapuram Palace Punnathur Kotta Shiva Temple Kollam Beach Punalur Sasthamkotta Lake Sivagiri Mutt Police Museum Kerala Mayyanad Village Kottarakkara Sambranikodi Main Island Thekkumbhagom Mangrove Island Thevally Palace Neendakara Estuary