Munroe Island

Munroe Island is a cluster of eight small islets where Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River meet, surrounded by water and green land. The terrain is flat and crisscrossed by canals, lakes, and cultivated areas where people have built their homes and farms.

A British resident named Colonel John Munro began land reclamation projects in the early 1800s that reshaped this area into an island group. These works created the foundation for settlements that still exist today.

Residents here work as fishermen and farmers using methods passed down through generations, and coconut palms dot the landscape as part of daily life. The rhythm of the island is tied closely to water, fishing seasons, and cultivation cycles that shape how people spend their days.

You reach this place by boat departing from Kollam city, which is the main starting point for any visit. Local families offer rooms in their traditional homes, allowing you to stay right where fishing and farming happen.

A church built in the late 1800s by Dutch settlers blends European and local building styles, standing as a reminder of colonial days when foreign powers left their mark here. Many visitors walk past this building without noticing its mixed architectural heritage.