Munroe Island In Kollam

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Posted on : 19, Dec 2018

Munroe Thuruthu is a delightful backwater locations in kollam district. Monroe's real beauty can not be seen by one or two days, island is surrounded by Kallada River and Ashtamudi Lake.The land was gifted to Col.John Monroe, the second resident of Thiruvathamkore from Rani Gowri Bhai Thamburatti when he is retired from his service in 1819.These small islands are now a favorite place for foreigners arriving in Varkala, Kovalam and Alappuzha because of the greenery,beauty and traditional food of Munroe Thuruthu.Manakkadu cycling is one of the major tourist attractions in manroe.There are a lot of packages in tourism department for tourists.The main source of earnings is the development of fishing crops, coconut and coir.Many resorts are available there to enjoy the beauty of the night of Monroe Thuruthu.