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1. Kollam kerala
• Quilon (also Kollam) is situated in the southwest corner of India in the state of
Kerala. The district is encircled by Alappuzha in the north, Pathanamthitta in the
northeast, Thiruvananthapuram in the south, Tirunelveli (Tamilnadu) in the east,
and the Arabian Sea in the west.
• Kollam (pronounced as koy-lon) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. The city is
situated about 71 kilometres (44 mi) north of the state capital,
Thiruvananthapuram. It is the headquarters of the Kollam district. Kollam is the
fourth largest city in Kerala and is known for cashew processing and coir
manufacturing. The city lies on the shores of Ashtamudi Lake. It is the southern
gateway to the Kerala Backwaters of Kerala and is a prominent tourist destination.
• The Malayalam calendar, or Kollavarsham, was created in Kollam at meetings held
in the city in 825 CE. The name Kollam is believed to have been derived from the
Sanskrit word Kollam, meaning pepper.The Malayalam calendar, or Kollavarsham,
was created in Kollam at meetings held in the city in 825 CE. The name Kollam is
believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word Kollam, meaning pepper.
• Kollam was formerly called Quilon and Tarsish. During the rule of the Travancore
monarchy in southern Kerala, Kollam was the focal point of trade. Today, Kollam is
a major business and commercial centre in the central Travancore region of Kerala.

2. Beaches in Kollam
• Thirumullavaram beach resort is the famous
beach resort in Kollam. It situates 5kms west
from Kollam. The sea here is ideal for swimming
and bathing. Mahatma Gandhi Beach & Park and
Kochupilamoodu, Paravur beach are the other
important beaches. Mahatma Gandhi beach lies
just 2kms from the town. It is a fascinating place
for an evening. Paravur situates 13 kms south of
Kollam and is connected with Kollam town by
road and rail.

3. Kollam Town
• Kollam Town is the head quarters of Kollam
district and Kollam taluk, has a hoary past. It was
an international emporium of trade and even
now it is a prosperous commercial centre. It is
situated about 71 kms north of
Thiruvananthapuram and is linked by rail, road
and backwater transport. The town edges with
the famous Ashtamudi Lake. It is said that the
present town of Kollam was built by the Syrian
merchant ,Sapir Iso in the 9th century A.D. Kollam
is also the head quarters of Kerala State Cashew
Development Corporation.

4. Ashramam Picnic Village
• Ashramam picnic village is located in the 48acre Guest House
complex. The children's traffic and entertainment park, designed by
NATPAC is also located in this village. It is the largest traffic park in
Kerala. The adventure park located in the village along the shores of
the Ashtamudi back waters , is a novel experiment in the country.
Different types of boats, including luxury cruise boats, power boats
and motor boats are available on hire from the boat jetty near to
the adventure Park. A budget hotel for tourists, Yathrinivas, run by
Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, is also located in this
village. The Govt. Guest House here is 200 years old . It stands alone
Ashtamudi Lake and is a major attraction for its elegance and
architectural beauty. Tourists can stay here at economical rates. The
village is just 2kms away from the town.

5. Sasthamcottah
• Sasthamcottah is an attractive village situated
about 19kms from Kollam town. It is a beauty
spot , a health resort and a centre of
pilgrimage. The extensive fresh water lake
here is said to be the biggest of its kin d in
Kerala. Water supply to the Kollam town is
met by purifying the water from this lake.
Sasthamkottah lake is called the queen of
lakes.

6. Thangassery
• Thangassery is a place of historical importance
a situated 5kms away from the Kollam town.
The churches here are pretty old, having been
established in the 18th century. The chief
attraction of the place is light house, built in
1902. The 144ft high light house stands as a
sentinel, warning seamen of the treacherous
reefs of Thangassery

7. Thazhava
• Thazhava in Oachria block is an important
centre of screw-pine mat industry. An image
of the Buddha, discovered from the tank
known as Pallikkulam near
Maruthookulangara is one of the interesting
archaeological relics.

8. Thenmala
• Thenmala is the meeting point of Kollam-
Shencottah road and Thiruvananthapuram-
Shencottah road, surrounded by dense
forests, 66kms east of Kollam. There are a
large number of rubber and tea plantations in
Thenmala. Thenmala dam site is open for
tourists.

9. Jatayu Para
• Jatayu Para, a huge rock is another attraction
in Kollam district. This huge rock is in the
Chadayamangalam village on the M.C. Road.
The name comes from the epic , Ramayana. It
is believed that Jatayu, the giant bird in the
epic fell here after falling in its attempt to stop
Ravana from taking Sita away. The rock is ideal
for trekking by the lovers of adventure.

10. Courtalam Waterfalls
• Though the famous waterfall at Courtalam is
situated in Tamil Nadu, it shares the boundary of
Kollam also. Season to visit the place is from June
to January
• The District Tourism Promotion Council offers
tourists information and assistance. The office of
the council is situated at Ashramam Government
Guest House complex. There are tourist
information centre at the Railway station, Kollam
and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
central bus station, Kollam.

11. Krishnapuram Palace Museum
• The Krishnapuram Palace is fully restored in
March 1999, is a fine example of Keralan
Architecture. The palace is well worth a visit .
The palace is open 10am to 5pm every day
except Monday.

12. Alumkadavu
• Just near the Krishnapuram palace ,
Alumkadavu has long been a boat building
centre. The traditional kettuvalams are still
constructed here- no longer for rice
transportation, but as luxury houseboats for
tourists

13. Mannarsala
• 15 kms north of Krishnapuram Palace, and 32 km
before Alappuzha, Mannarsala , on National
Highway 47, is the site of the Nagaraja (serpent
king) Temple, and the most significant site for
snake worship in Kerala. According to the
Mahabharatha, snakes fled from the fire started
by Arjuna in the Khandava forest (believed to be
an area near Alappuzha). They prayed for
protection and the area around Mannarsala
cooled down providing them a refuge

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