Kollam
Kollam is a city in Kerala that is 64 kilometres away from the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram and is home to some very breathtaking spots. Located on the Malabar Peninsula, this bustling port boasts a dozen or more sandy beaches and a thriving trading industry. Even ancient travellers like Marco Polo and Ibn Batuta remarked on the city's importance to the spice trade. Stunning lakes, beaches, waterfalls, and more are just some of the attractions of the city. Various visitors come to see the city's many attractions, including the Palaruvi Waterfalls, Rameshwara Temple, Jatayu's Earth Centre, Punaluur, and many more.
Things To See & Do
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary Kollam
The Green Oasis
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Kollam district of Kerala, is a protected area in the Western Ghats, named after the endemic species of tree Shenkuruny.
1-2 days
Suggested Time
Pathanapuram
Known for its rubber and spice plantations
Pathanapuram is a province in Kerala's Kollam district, and it is well known for its rubber and spice plantations. It is a major commercial hub with a size of 248.32 square kilometres. Pathanapuram's population mostly rely on their day-to-day occupations, such as dairy, poultry, farming, goat keeping, brickmaking, bamboo weaving, etc., to provide for their families.
4 to 5 hours
Suggested Time
Ashtamudi Backwater and Lake
Charming lake amid nature
According to the native Malayalam language, Ashtamudi means "eight coned". The name of the lake alludes to its multifaceted structure. Famous for its resorts and houseboats, the lake serves as a portal to Kerala's backwaters.
4 to 5 hours
Suggested Time
Karunagapally
Bustling town boasting natural beauty
Karunagapally, a town in the Kollam district, is situated 23 kilometres distant. Kollam is a city in Kerala known for its gorgeous beaches and luxurious resorts. It's often referred to as "God's own land" because of the indescribable beauty of the area.
2 to 3 hours
Suggested Time
Palaruvi Falls
Gurgling waterfall amid nature
The 300-foot-tall Palaruvi Falls is one of the main draws to Kutrallam, also known as Courtallam, Tamil Nadu. Its height makes it the 32nd tallest waterfall in the United States. As the name suggests, Palaruvi means "Stream of Milk" in the local tongue. It looks like a sparkling river of milk rushing down, which is ironic.
3 to 4 hours
Suggested Time
Munroe Island
Natural tourist attraction
The Munroe Island, or Mundrothuruthu as it is locally known, is a beautiful and majestic inland island in the Kollam region, where the Kallada River meets Ashtamudi Lake. The island is called Colonel John Munro Island after a resident who belonged to the old princely state of Travancore and who, during his time here, integrated various backwater districts by building canals, adding to the island's and God's own country's already recognised the beauty and stunning vistas.
5 to 6 hours
Suggested Time
Thangassery Lighthouse
Lighthouse with incredible views
As the second-tallest lighthouse along the whole coast of Kerala, the Thangassery Lighthouse (also known as the Tangasseri Light House) is a popular tourist destination. The Chennai Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships oversees this lighthouse, which is one of two in the Kollam Metropolitan Area and is located in the neighbourhood of Tangasseri in Kollam.
2 to 3 hours
Suggested Time
Kottukkal Cave Temple
Sacred Hindu shrine
Located in Kotthukkal Village near Anchal in Kollam, the Kottukkal Cave Temple (or Kaltrikkovil as it is called in Malayalam) is a stunning and peaceful rock-cut temple. Local tradition has it that Lord Shiva and his faithful dog Nandi relocated a massive boulder that now forms the temple's foundation to its current location.
2 to 3 hours
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Sasthamcotla Lake
Crystal-clear for picnic
The biggest freshwater lake in Kerala, Sasthamcotla Lake is claimed to have been named after the ancient Sastha Temple that formerly stood on its shores. Kollam town relies heavily on the lake as their primary supply of potable water.
3 to 4 hours
Suggested Time
Kulathupuzha
Delightful hamlet with lush greenery
Kulathupuzha is a tiny hamlet located in the district of Kollam. It is located on the Kollam-Shenkottai route and is just 59 kilometres away from Kollam and 64 kilometres away from Thiruvananthapuram. River Kulathupuzha runs through the hamlet, and it's home to a wide variety of fish thanks to the abundance of trees and rubber trees in the area.
5 to 6 hours
Suggested Time
Jatayu Nature Park
Home to the biggest bird sculpture
Jatayu Nature Park is a rock-themed park which got launched on November 25, 2017. The tourist centre was constructed with a 6D theatre, digital audio-visual room, cable car, and ayurvedic cave retreat to attract those interested in mythology and adventure travel.
2 to 5 hours
Suggested Time
Ashram of Amritapuri
Peaceful tourist attraction
Ashram of Amritapuri has been erected here because this is the place where Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi took birth. This ashram is a sleepy settlement off the coast of India, situated on a little island between the Arabian Sea and the backwaters.
1 to 3 hours
Suggested Time
Best Time To Visit Kollam
Winter Destination
NOV-FEB
Peak Season
JUL-OCT
Moderate Season
JUL-FEB
Off-season
- What To Expect:Pleasant weather with a dip in the temperature at night
- Things You'll Love:Beaches, water sports and monuments
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Flight to Cochin Airport, then Train to Kollam
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