Kollam Backwaters
It is located at a distance of 71 kms to the north of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). Kollam forms a main destination on Kerala Backwaters Travel. This historic coastline district known for its marine and cashew industries was one of the oldest ports on the Malabar coast and a major international trading point in day gone by. Visit the kollam Backwaters, built in the traditional ornate architectural style.
The renowned Ashtamudi Lake makes kollam Backwaters, a popular gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala. It covers 30% of this historic town and a visit to Kerala would take you on an eight-hour trip between kollam Backwaters and Alappuzha, the longest backwater cruise in Kerala.The backwaters around Kollam, which extend from the Ashthamudi Lake, are exceedingly beautiful.
Prime Attractions
Ashtamudi Lake
kollam Backwaters stands along Ashtamudi Lake Resorts and is a major attraction for its elegance and architectural beauty. Tourists can stay here at economical rates. Thangassery Light house : The 144 ft. Thangassery Light house, built in 1902, is a centre of attraction in Kollam.Ananda Valleeswaram Temple
The Ananda Valleeswaram Temple of Kollam attracts people on almost all days. There are several Churches and Mosques around Kollam. How To Reach There :Nearest Airport - Thiruvananthapuram (71 km).Kollam is an important railhead of the Southern Railway.An excellent road network links Kollam to all major towns and cities in Kerala.
