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Tourist hot spots in Kollam

Astamudi kayal

This beautiful backwaters has 8 tributaries. The scenic beauty & the Chinese fishing nets can be enjoyed by a houseboat ride.

Picnic village

Located on the banks of Astamudi kayal at a distance of 3 km from KSRTC bus stand. Boat club, adventure park, Ayurveda park etc. are the attractions.

Thankassery Lighthouse

The 45 m high light house is located 5 km from the town. Harbour sea bridges, beach and the morning fishing activity are worth watching. The ancinet fort in ruins is nearby.

Tirumullavaraam beach

Located near the Thankassery beach, 6 km from town. It is famous for sun bathing and doing ancestral rights.

Rameshwaram temple

An ancient temple in the Tamil architecture style located in the town.

Neendakara

It is a famous fishing harbour with a long bridge, located 8 km from town.

Thevally palace

It is a beautifula palace on the beach.

Vallikavu

Amruthapuri is a the main Ashram of Matha Amruthanadamayi, a popular Hindu saint.

Shastamkotta kayal

This beautiful lake is Kerala's largest Fresh water lake. It is 29 km from town.

Chavara

Famous for the metallic sand and the samadhi of Sri Chattmbi swami at Panmana.

Thenmala dam

This eco tourism project is 65 km from Kollam near the Chentharuni wildlife sanctuary.

Kollam - Alappuzha waterway

It will be an unforgetful a water journey in houseboats enjoying the beauty of villages, canals, coconut trees, birds etc.

Ochira

Famous for the Prabrahma temple and the Ochira kali. It is 34 km from Kollam.

Jadayupara

A huge rock having myths connected with Jadayu and Ravana, located at Chadayamangalam.