Kollam is the heart of the country’s cashew trading and processing industry and the Ashtamudi Lake here is the gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala. | Kerala Tourism

51K views · 3.4K reactions | Situated in the Kollam district of Kerala between the Kallada river and Ashtamudi Lake, this beautiful island with a fascinating view of mangroves is the main tourist attraction in Mundrothuruthu or Munroe Island. VC: Abhideep Pradeep (@mallu_nomad on Instagram) | TheBetterIndia | Facebook

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