Saturday, May 23, 2009


Thanneermukkam Bund



This is the longest bridge in Asia and it's base stone is laid off by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Thannermukkom salt water barrier
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The Thannermukkom salt water barrier was constructed as a part of the Kuttanad Development Scheme to prevent tidal action and intrusion of salt water into the Kuttanad low-lands across Vembanad Lake between Thannermukkom on south and Vechur on north. It is the largest mud regulator in India. This barrier essentially divides the lake into two parts - one with brackish water perennially and the other half with fresh water fed by the rivers draining in to the lake.