Munroe Island or Mundrothuruthu as it is locally known is located at the confluence of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River in Kollam district.

Munroe Island or Mundrothuruthu as it is locally known is located at the confluence of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River in Kollam district.

Munroe Island or Mundrothuruthu as it is locally known is located at the confluence of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River in Kollam district.

Munroe Island or Mundrothuruthu as it is locally known is located at the confluence of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River in Kollam district. A popular tourist destination situated about 27 kms from Kollam, the island is named after Colonel Munroe, a British Resident of erstwhile Travancore state. Colonel Munroe, it is said oversaw the land reclamation efforts in the delta. Our photographer Rahul R Pattom brings us these amazing pictures

Birds roost. Life is peaceful in this Island which is a popular destination. 

These are some of the common sights on the island. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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A series of canals connected by small bridges - you have to bend your head at some places as the boats pass under these bridges

Life on Munroe Island - in six beautiful pictures. Photo: Rahul R Pattom

Small roads like this is a common sight in the island. 

Life on Munroe Island - in six beautiful pictures. Photo: Rahul R Pattom
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The people of the village live on make a living off coir industry and fishing

Life on Munroe Island - in six beautiful pictures. Photo: Rahul R Pattom

A ferry to the island is normally crowded. Take a trip to Munroe Island, see village life - it will be a great weekend trip. 

Life on Munroe Island - in six beautiful pictures. Photo: Rahul R Pattom