Munroe Island, Kollam, Kerala.
Munroe Island is best seen from the water. Anjana arranges early-morning and sunset trips through the narrow canals by country canoe, past coconut groves, prawn farms and village homes. Kayaks and shikara boats can be arranged too. Ask when you book, or on arrival.
Bicycles are kept for guests. Ride the quiet village roads to the lake shore and the family's favourite sunset point.
Hammocks in the common area, a big terrace above the main house, and a garden full of fruit trees and birdsong. Most guests come for the quiet.
Munroe Island (Mundrothuruthu) is a cluster of small islands where Ashtamudi Lake meets the Kallada River, about 25 km from Kollam town. It is named after Colonel John Munro, the British Resident of Travancore.
Life here moves with the water, along canals lined with coconut palms, coir-making sheds and prawn farms. The best way to see it is slowly, by canoe.
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