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Kollam

Located 71 kms to the north of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam is the center of the country's cashew trading and processing industry. One of the oldest ports on the Malabar coast, Kollam was once the port of international spice trade.

Thirty percent of this historic town is covered by the renowned Ashtamudi Lake, making it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala. The eight hour boat trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest and most enchanting experience of the backwaters of Kerala.

The district also has some interesting historic remnants and a number of temples built in the traditional ornate architectural style.


Accessing Kollam:
Telephone access code:
++91-474

Air:
Nearest Airport - Thiruvananthapuram (71 kms)

Rail:
Kollam is an important railhead of the southern railways.

Road:
An excellent road network links Kollam to all major towns and cities in Kerala.

Ferry Services:
The ferry station is adjacent to the central bus station (3 kms from the railway station).

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Places to Visit » Thangasseri, Rameshwara Temple, Mayyanad, Sasthamkotta , Ochira, Thenmala, Ariankavu, Palaruvi Waterfalls, Thirumullavaram Beach, Matha Amrithanandamayi Ashram, Picnic Village, Kottukal Rock Cut Cave Temple, Jatayupara,