About Ashtamudi
Cochin to Ashtamudi distnce : 128 km
Estimated travel time : 3.7 hours
Cochin to Ashtamudi is a very popular route. Ashtamudi is known for its beautiful lake surrounded with lush greenery and adorned with the backwater of the sea along with the exotic diversity at the edge of the land and sea.
Ashtamudi is situated in the Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala. Ashtamudi is known as the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala Ashtamudi is an eight-cornered lake and it has been derived from two words 'Ashta' meaning eight and 'Mudi' meaning branch, This is a pristine wetland and stunning network of canals and lagoons. Asthamudi offers lush green coconut and palm trees, beautiful lakes, fishing, and boating. The main attraction is Ashtamudi lake lakes resembles the eight arms of an octopus, hence the name โAshtamudiโ meaning eight cones in the local language. It harbors small towns and villages on its banks, surrounded by a fabric of green and blue. Ashtamudi Wetland was included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands.
Taxi from Cochin to Ashtamudi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Cochin to Ashtamudi by car is well connected through Panvel - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway and NH 66 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Cochin to Ashtamudi distance is 128 Km and is 3.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Ezhupunna - Kakkathuruthu island, Andhakaranazhi beach, Kizhakke chammanad Durga Devi temple
Thuravoor Thekku - Andhakaranazhi Beach, Parayakad Nalukulangara Sri Maha Devi Temple
Cherthala - Marari beach, St Mary's forane church, Kuttikatu Sree Bhadra Kali Devi temple
Maraikullaam - Mararikulam Sree Mahadeva temple, St Andrews Basillica church
Alappuzha - Alappuzha beach, Pathiramanal island, Krishnapuram palace, Sree Krishna Swamy temple, Punnamada lake, Alleppey backwaters and houseboats
Paravur - Dakshina mookambika temple, Munnakal beach, Muziris heritage, Big banana island retreat
Ambalappuzha - Sree Krishna Swamy temple, Karumadikuttan (Buddha Statue), Ambalappuzha beach, Thottappally Spillway, Thottappally beach, Punnapara beach
Purakkad - Sree Venu Gopala Swamy Temple
Haripad - Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, Ananthapuram Palace, Thrikkunnappuzha Beach, Evoor Sreekrishna Swamy Temple, St. George's Church Cheppad
Kayamkulam - Mermaid Statue, Kayamkulam Kayal, Krishnapuram Palace, Oachira Parabrahma Temple, Azheekal Beach, Shankar Memorial National Cartoon Museum & Art Gallery, Valiazheekal Beach, Oachira kali ground
Chavara - Ashtamudi lake, Kattil Mekkathil Devi temple, Kottankulangara Devi temple, Kakkathuruthu