 Vemannot lake is a beautiful wetland and one of the largest freshwater lakes located in Niggard's own country Kerala. It meanders through three districts namely Alapula, Ernakulam and Kottayam. The wetland system includes the Vemannot backwater and the adjoining cold lands. It is the second largest wetland system in India and was made Ramsar site 20 years ago in 2002. It supports the third largest waterfall population during the winter months. Like any other wetland, it is fed by rivers like Pamba, Achankoil, Manimala etc. The famous below sea level paddy cultivation region of Kerala could not lie south of this lake. The lake was in the limelight recently owing to the demolition of a resort on the Nediya Turathu island located on this lake. It was ordered by Supreme Court as it was in violation of the coastal and environmental regulations. To know more about the Ramsar and environmental regulation, click the link in the description.