Location
Vembanad Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. This vast expanse of water extends right up to the backwaters of Cochin (now Kochi). House boats seen on the lake have been built on huge cargo boats (called Kettu Vallom) and can still be seen ferrying goods across the lake. Some of the house boats are luxurious, air-conditioned mobile hotels that tourists can rent during their stay.
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