The breathtaking Vembanad Lake, 83.72 Km in length and 14.48 km in width, is another significant attraction to be visited in Kottayam. The tranquil backwaters of Vembanad lake in the ancient times were used as the navigational channel to transfer goods from the remote villages to the towns. Traditional cargo boats, popularly known as Kettuvallams, in the present times, gracefully move around the backwaters allowing the tourists to enjoy the beauty of Vembanad Lake.
