Sambranikodi island is situated on the southern tip of Ashtamudi Lake, near to Kollam city, Kerala state, India. Beautiful lagoons along with a breath-taking view of waterways lined with lush mangroves are the specialty of this island. This island has shallow, deep-knee water, that allows you to rewind yourself.
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Sambranikodi island offers you delicious local cuisine from many of the restaurants there. You may also be able to watch the local fishermen’s life from a close range. You can also engage in fishing in many of the fishing islands here. Collecting clams is another activity that is popular here.
Sambranikodi island has Sambranikodi island offers you delicious local cuisine from many of the local shops and restaurants here. Mangoes and gooseberries kept in salt water is one such dish. Pineapple and mango with salt and red chilly is another local dish. To cool off, you can try the Soda Sarbath alias South Indian Soda.
You may also be able to watch the local fishermen’s life from a close range. You can also engage in fishing in many of the fishing islands here. Collecting clams is another popular activity here.
Sambranikodi island has Kettuvallams that takes you around the island. Kettuvallams are the traditional houseboats used in the state of Kerala, that were used to transport goods in olden days. Kettuvallams now has changed with the times, with all modern amities on-board on some of these boats.
The island and the surrounding areas are rich in fauna. You can explore the marine ecosystem here. Algae, fish, Mollusca, etc., are seen here. Lot of bird species are also seen here.
How Do I Go to Sambranikodi?
Sambranikodi is 12 kilometers from Kollam KSRTC bus station. You need to board any Private bus to Prakkulam. You can board the bus near the Taluk office (Kachery padi bus stop), that is close to the Shrine of Our Lady Velankanni, Kollam.
Autorickshaw charges to the island bus stop from Kollam city is around Rs 400.
There is an entry fee of Rs 150 per head to enter this island by the KTDC boats from the bus stop. this package is known as “Explore Sambranikodi”. You may also hire private boats to reach the island.
KTDC tour packages to these islands are available. “Elite Package” costs Rs 100 per passenger, while the “Economy Package” costs Rs 700 per passenger. Elite package includes launch at the Club Mahindra Floating Resort, while Economy package has launch at Theeram Restaurant.
Once you reach the island, there are private boats that takes you around the islands for Rs 50. the duration is 20 minutes.
Note: Please confirm the rates before you avail of any of the services. The rates mentioned are for reference or planning purpose only.
Where can I Stay at Sambranikodi?
Club Mahindra Flating Resort is on this island. There are huts that projects into the backwaters.
The Leela Ashtamudi A Raviz Hotel is a 5 star hotel on the banks of the Ashtamudi Lake, at 11 kilometers away from the island.
There are many other hotels in and around Kollam city.