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.
Kollam is an excellent tourists destination in Kerala, visited by tourists from all over the world. There are lot of sightseeing destination around Kollam that includes : Thirumullavaram Beach, Mayyanad, Neendakara, Ochira, Sasthamkotta and Karunagapalli. Tourist across the seas comes here to visit the amazing locations and for many travelers who prefer to stay at Resorts in Kollam.
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