Punnamada Lake, popularly known as Punnamada Kayal is an extension of the Vembanad Lake. The lake is renowned for the famous boat race called Nehru Trophy boat race. This breathtaking lake spread over the Kuttanad region in the Alappuzha district attracts a large number of tourists during the festive month of Onam celebration. During this period a large number of tourists flock around this mesmerizing lake.