Kollam
The Kollam Backwaters is an exceedingly beautiful tourism spot in the lap
of the renowned Ashtamudi Lake, making it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters
of Kerala. The beautiful lake stretches across 30 per cent of the entire Kollam,
rendering a must-not-miss houseboat ride from Kollam to Alappuzha extremely
delightful and to the satisfaction of the tourist, while gliding across the
lake teeming with lotuses and water lilies and aquatic birds making sweet
noises on the banks. The boat ride is the longest backwater tour offered by
Kerala across all cruises.
The climate of Kollam is tropical humid with an oppressive summer and ample
seasonal rainfall.
Best time to visit : October and March.
Kollam district, the oldest ports on the Malabar Coast, is also famous for
its marine and cashew industries. The port has a 144 feet tall Thangassery
Light House built in 1902, which attracts a lot of tourist attention. The
Mata Amithanandamayi Ashram at Vallikavu in Kollam is an International pilgrimage
destination, known for its educational and medical institutes.
Besides being a major international trading point, the place is also a tourism
attraction for its wide collection of temples, churches and mosques. Ananda
Valleeswaram Temple, Pullichira Church established in 1700 AD, Mahatma Gandhi
Beach, Park at Kochupilamoodu, Varkala Beach and Ashramam picnic village are
other places of tourism value.
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