Poothotta Backwaters makes a great excursion or short half day outing destination, just at the outskirts of Kochi.
This causwaylike trail extends around the 120 acre aquafarm on the edges of Vembanad Backwater
This 120 acre, aqua farm along the Vembanad lake, is one of the largest in Kerala.
Located about 20km south of Ernakulam City, Poothotta Backwaters is reachable by road and boat.