Munroe Island

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Munroe Island is found at the confluence of Ashtamudi Kayal and the Kallada River, in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most picuresque village of Kerala. The serene place is named in memory of Resident late Lord Munro of the erstwhile Princely state of Travancore.An island sorrounded by Kallada River and Ashtamudi Lake.It is also known as Munroothuruthu, Manrothuruthu and Munroethuruthu. Can be reached from Kollam By Road 25 km. It is 71 km by road from Thiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum) air port.The place is surrounded by Kallada River & Lake Ashtamudi and is accessible by road, rail and Inland water navigation. The Island village is a tourism friendly village where you can watch Coir retting process, Coir Weaving, Fishing, Prawns Feeding, Migratory Bird Watch,Narrow canals and Water ways,Coconut farms on the lake shore, Lagoons, Kandal plants and the beautiful Tiny Islands of PATHUPARA..In this group of islands PATHUPARA is a tiny island of two Acres of land surrounded by Kallada river connected to Ashtamudi lake.On this Island there is a a village house with all fascilities for stay for family or groups, but prefer families.You can stay there for number of days you like and can Enjoy village life.This is a serene place for artists and writers, they can refresh their mind and make classics.Fascility available to serve cooked food (Kerala style is preferred).Arrangements will be made for materials as per your list and you can cook your own.The kitchen fascility and servant is available.There is a country boat,staff and guide available so you can roam in the Kallada river and Ashtamudi Lake.Houses for stay is available at other places on the Munroe Island.Enjoy Kerala village life. For details please contact:

Phone  : 0474 2054367(day) Email  : munro_pathupara@yahoo.com