Kollam- Laccadive Sea Coast in Kerala

Kollam is a coastal city on the banks of the Ashtamudi Lake that took on the title God's Own Country without much demur. The braids of Ashtamudi Lake lie about 71 kilometers (44 mi) north of the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram. The city hosts the administrative offices of Kollam district and is a prominent city of trade for the state.

Kollam (Quilon) is the southern approach to Kerala’s backwaters and one end of a popular backwater ferry trip to Alleppey. One of the oldest ports in the Arabian Sea, it was once a major commercial hub that saw Roman, Arab, Chinese and later Portuguese, Dutch and British traders jostle into port – eager to get their hands on spices and the region’s cashew crops. The center of town is reasonably hectic, but surrounding it are the calm waterways of Ashtamudi Lake, fringed with coconut palms, cashew plantations and traditional villages – a great place to get a feel for the backwaters without the crowds.

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Tourist Spots in Kollam

Ashtamudi Lake

Ashtamudi Lake, also known as the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala, is one of the largest and deepest wetland ecosystems in Kerala. The Kallada River is the main river flowing into this lake. All the channels of Ashtamudi meet at the Neendakara Estuary before merging into the Arabian Sea. The Ashtamudi Lake is one which has exerted strong influence in the artistic, cultural and revolutionary spheres of Kerala. The lake which in itself is a fusion of eight small lakes compared with other lakes amazes the onlooker by its luring beauty.

Palaruvi Fall

Located 75 km from Kollam, the Palaruvi Waterfalls is set amid rolling hills & rich tropical forests. 'Palaruvi' literally meaning "stream of milky white foam" cascades amid serene environs, making it a perfect setting to enjoy the beauty of this bubbling waterfall. The surrounding mist-clad blue hills and green valleys form a stunning backdrop to the milk-white burst of foam whose muffled roar resounds through the otherwise tranquil virgin forest.

VAGAMON – SCOTLAND OF ASIA.

Kerala is the most fascinating tourism destination in India. Fortune Tours offers tours to magical Kerala. Fortune Tours can meet all your travelling needs either for leisure, group, charters & small-business traveller.

We, at Fortune Tours are here as a destination management company with wide network extending to every nook and corner of World. One of our popular destination among eager travelers is Vagomon, a tiny plantation township in Central Travancore, which is an overtone of greenery. With a never-ending line of lush green hills, breathtaking ravines and meandering rivulets, Vagamon is a hill station located in Kottayam- Idukki border of Kerala. It has a cool climate with the temperature between 10-23°C during a summer midday.

Situated 1,100 metres above sea level, Vagamon also known as the 'Scotland of Asia', was discovered by the British who found the place ideal for tea plantations and they were followed by Christian missionaries who built their abode of service at Kurisumala in Vagamon. National Geographic Traveler has listed Vagamon on their directory of the '50 most attractive places to visit in India’.

Reaching Vagamon itself is an extraordinary experience. The meandering road to Vagamon is cut in solid rock lined with pine forests. And as you wind your way through green capped hills, the rolling plains come into view thousands of feet below you. The Vagamon hill station offers you a unique and different environ in comparison to other hill stations of Kerala. Besides, being abundant in natural beauty, the place also offers space for spiritual activities. The peaceful surroundings with cool and soft breeze blowing across the valley makes it a perfect place for meditation. If you are willing to experience the peace of mind then Vagamon provides you, the perfect conditions.

HIGHLIGHTS OF VAGAMON

Kurisumala Ashram

This is a Christian Pilgrimage Center and a Monastery. The large prayer Hall here is used for prayer and meditation. Attached to it here are a few spectacular dairy farms. Kurisumala Ashram is a Cistercian Monastery in Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. "Kurisu" is the translation of the word Cross, into Malayalam the language of Kerala, the small State in the South West tip of India; "Mala" means mountain; "Ashram" means Monastery. Kurisumala Ashram, a monastery for Christian ascetics, who have belief in the Christianity along with the Indian spiritual beliefs, is worth visiting a place in Vagamon.

Vagamon Kurisumala

Kurisumala Ashram is at the heart of the Sahya Mountains, which run parallel to India's south west coast. It is a place sanctified by the breeze which blows softly across the valleys and by the overwhelming beauty of the creation, and the meditative thoughts which arise from the depth of silence. Even today people move to the mountains in search of peace of mind and of God-experience.