Encircled by the districts of Alleppey, Kottayam and Ernakulam, the Vembanad Lake is the largest lake in Kerala, known by different names in each different district. Nicknamed Vembanad Kayal locally, the lake is known as Vembanad Lake in Kottayam, Punnamada Lake in Alleppey and Kochi Lake in Kochi. It is also ranked as the longest lake in India, offering a paradise of natural beauty and recreational opportunities.