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{{Short description|Lake in Kerala, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{Infobox body of water
| name = Akalapuzha
| coords = {{coord|11|30|45|N|75|39|23|E|display=inline,title}}
| image = Akalapuzha Nelliyadi Kadavu Bridge, Keezhariyur.jpg
| caption = Akalapuzha from Nelliyadi Kadavu Bridge, Keezhariyur
| outflow = [[Muthambi River]]
| inflow = [[Payyoli Canal]]
| basin_countries = India
| location = [[Koyilandy, Kozhikode]], Kerala, India
| islands = 3
[[Nelliyadi Thuruthu]]
[[Edison Thuruth]]
| area = {{cvt|5|sqkm}}
| shore = {{cvt|22|km}}
| pushpin_map = Kerala
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala
}}
'''Akalapuzha''' (Malayalam: അകലാപ്പുഴ) is a lake situated in the [[Kozhikode|Kozhikode, Kerala]]. Flowing as a distributary of [[Korapuzha]] from Kanayankodu in Koyilandy, Akalapuzha flows northwest to meet the Kuttiyadipuzha at Payyoli Chirp (Payyoli Canal).<ref name=":0" />

== Etymology ==
As per the [[Malabar Manual]] by [[William Logan (author)|William Logan]], the name Akalapuzha was derived from 'Akalamulla Puzha' (അകലമുള്ള പുഴ), meaning 'river with distance'. [[Thurayur]] near Akalapuzha was a port town during the British reign in India and the water transport was very active in the lake until the end of twentieth century.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} It is known as the [[Kuttanad]] of [[Kozhikode]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/travel/travel-kerala/2022/05/19/akalapuzha-tourism-in-kozhikode.html|title=ഇത് കോഴിക്കോടിന്‍റെ കുട്ടനാട്; കായല്‍ക്കാഴ്ചകളും ശിക്കാരവള്ളയാത്രയും മീന്‍രുചികളും|website=ManoramaOnline|access-date=29 August 2022|archive-date=20 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520124449/https://www.manoramaonline.com/travel/travel-kerala/2022/05/19/akalapuzha-tourism-in-kozhikode.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Geography ==
The [[Payyoli Canal]] ({{convert|200|m|disp=sqbr}}) connects Akalapuzha lake with its tributary [[Kuttiyadi Puzha]]. It is situated between the [[Koyilandy]] and [[Payyoli]] municipalities and [[Thikkodi]] and [[Keezhariyur]] villages. It flows towards Korapuzha river as Muthambi River.<mapframe latitude="11.497856" longitude="75.670567" zoom="12" width="272" height="210" align="right">
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</mapframe>It is a part of the planned Kovalam-Bekal Waterway.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/travel-news/2022/03/26/proposed-kerala-waterway-project-lost-steam.html|title=Will Kovalam-Bekal waterway stay on course?|website=OnManorama|access-date=30 August 2022|archive-date=26 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326072556/https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/travel-news/2022/03/26/proposed-kerala-waterway-project-lost-steam.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The Nelliyadi Kadavu Bridge was constructed over Akalapuzha connecting [[Koyilandy|Koyilandy Municipality]] to [[Keezhariyur|Keezhariyur village]] and was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Kerala, [[E. K. Nayanar|Mr. E K Nayanar]] on January 30, 2000.

SARBTM Govt. College Koyilandy is located on the shore of Akalapuzha.

== Tourism ==
It is a major tourist spot with boat services and leisure activities.

The Pamban thuruth is a known place among the film industry. Akalapuzha started receiving attention by the release of the Malayalam movie [[Theevandi]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Keezhariyur |first=Ramachandran |date=13 February 2022 |title=How a Tovino film put Akalapuzha backwaters on the tourism map of Kerala |pages=1 |work=Malayala Manorama |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/kerala/2022/02/12/tovino-film-put-an-island-akalapuzha-tourism-map.html |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=14 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414093426/https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/kerala/2022/02/12/tovino-film-put-an-island-akalapuzha-tourism-map.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

This lake is shallow and home to many fishes, including [[shellfish]]. The [[Green chromide|Karimeen]] ([[Green chromide|Pearl Spot]]) nurtured in the Akalappuzha Backwaters are often an evening delicacy.

Fishing using [[fishing rod]]s from the Nelliyadi Kadavu Bridge is a popular activity among the people around this region.

The Akalapuzha boating point is close to [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH66]] and can be reached by travelling {{cvt|6|km}} from [[Payyoli|Payyoli Town]], {{cvt|5|km}} from [[Thikkodi]] or {{cvt|8|km}} from [[Pisharikavu|Sree Pisharikavu Temple]].

Nearby tourist attractions include:

* The [[Microwave viewpoint]] is {{cvt|8|km}} from the boating point and provides a view of the lake from hilltop
* The [[Kadalur Point Lighthouse]] is {{cvt|7|km}} away from Akalappuzha boating point
* {{cvt|6|km}} from [[Thikkodi Drive in Beach]]
* {{cvt|6|km}} from [[Kollam Chira]]
* {{cvt|6|km}} from [[Kodikkal Beach|Kodikkal Beach Volleyball Court]]
* {{cvt|10|km}} from [[Parapally beach]], Kollam
* {{cvt|18|km}} from [[Kappad|Kappad Beach]]
* [[Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary]]

== Connectivity ==
Nearest railway station: [[Thikkodi]] ({{cvt|7.5|km|disp=sqbr}}), [[Payyoli]] ({{cvt|8.5|km|disp=sqbr}}), [[Koyilandy railway station|Koyilandy Railway Station]] ({{cvt|11|km|disp=sqbr}}), [[Vadakara railway station|Vadakara Railway Station]] ({{cvt|15|km|disp=sqbr}}), [[Kozhikode railway station|Kozhikode Railway Station]] ({{cvt|36|km|disp=sqbr}})

Nearest airport: [[Calicut International Airport]] ({{cvt|60|km|disp=sqbr}}), [[Kannur International Airport]] ({{cvt|63|km|disp=sqbr}})

== Nearby villages and towns ==
[[Keezhariyur]] (east), [[Thurayur]] (north), [[Payyoli]] (northwest), [[Thikkodi]] (west), [[Viyyur (Koyilandy taluk)|Viyyur]]([[Koyilandy]]) (west).

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Akalapuzha}}
[[Category:Lakes of Kerala]]

Akalapuzha Lake - Revision history

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