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KERALA HOLIDAY
DVISER
Munroe Island, located in Kollam, is only a few Rich history
hours' drives from the state capital and is an
amazing escape from the city. Untouched by the Munroe Island has a rich history to narrate. The
claws of urbanization, the flora and fauna in this secluded island is named after John Munro,
strip of land are a breath of fresh air. Located erstwhile Diwan of Travancore princely state. He
amidst the Kallada river and Astamudi lake, had made the island his residence for a short
Munroe Island can best be experienced through while, earning it the name. The calmness that
a canoe journey. Costing just Rs 300-Rs 500, envelopes the island is also reflected in the
the hour-long journey takes one past the man- monument, that pays tributes to the victims of
groves, beautiful natural habitats, coir-manufac- the Perumon railway tragedy in 1988 that
turing units, and fishing hamlets. While the claimed the lives of 105 people. It is near the
livelihood here is coir-making, agriculture, and island that the train derailed.
tourism, fishing is the mainstay, evident from the
delicious spread served to the tourists.
Mouth-watering karimeen, crab, and prawn How to Reach
delicacies can make dining an unforgettable “ The best way to reach Munroe Island is via
experience. One can also make boat rides Ashtamudi lake through the inland waterways.
interesting with fishing and migratory bird watch. The facility can be availed at Rs 25. One can
also reach the destination by bus or cab. Munroe
is a 90-kilometer drive from
Thiruvananthapuram.”
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