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Kollam Backwaters

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Introduction

The tranquil waters of the Beautiful backwaters and the palm fringed emerald canals are fast gaining momentum as one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Kollam, known as Quilon to the Portugese is the southern gateway to the backwaters of Kerala and consequently a major tourist destination in Kerala.

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Kollam was the pivot of trade during the rule of the Travancore Kingdom and was known as Desinganadu. Kollam owes its present name to the then king of Travancore, Udaya Marthanda Varma who established the town in 825 AD. It is in Kollam that he established a new calendar and that is why he chose this name for the place. The word Kollam in Malayalam means Year. The Asthamudi Lake forms the focal point of the backwater destinations in Kollam. The boat cruise between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest (8 hours) and the most popular in Kerala. Short canal cruises to Munroe Island village is a truly enchanting and rewarding experience.

Kollam is a major cashew processing and coir manufacturing post in Kerala.

Kollam- Location

Kollam is 71 km to the north of Thiruvanthapuram, which houses the nearest airport. Kollam has a railway station which is an important railhead of the Southern railways. Like most places in South India, Kollam is also connected to other places through a good network of roads.

Tourist Attractions in Kollam

Thangasseri- a picturesque seaside village 5 km from Kollam, it has a beach 3 km long and ruins of Portugese and Dutch forts and churches. A silhouette of a century old lighthouse 144 ft high marks the tranquil coast line. The lighthouse remains open between 15:30 and 17:30 hours. The Thevally Palace now used by the Indian Army is also worth a visit.

Thirumullavaram Beach- 6 km north of Kollam this forlorn beach is particularly popular among foreign tourists. Watch the fishermen in action as they venture into the sea for the catch of the day.

Mayyanad- it is a tranquil village 10 km to the south of Kollam. Mayyanad is noted for its shrines and temples. The most important of the nine temples here is the subramanya temple at Umayanallor.

Other Tourist Attractions in Kollam

Kottarakara Sree Mahaganapathy Kshethram Temple
The Mahavishnu Temple
Sasthamkotta Ayyappa Temple
Ochira
Kulathupuzha
Thenmala
Ariankavu
Palaruvi Waterfalls.

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