Kollam City
Kollam or Quilon in the state of Kerala, an old sea port town on the Arabian coast, stands on the Ashtamudi Lake. In medieval time it was an international emporium and is even now the same. This beautiful city is situated 71 Km north of Thiruvananthapuram and is linked with good transportation. There are several KSRTC buses which go to Kollam and beyond. It is linked with railway transportation, roadways transportation and fascinating backwater transportation. You can head to Kollam enjoying the fascinating beauty of backwater with waterways transportation.
Kollam City is awesomely beautiful and is a heavenly place to enjoy holidays. Kollam fashionable fame among today’s travelers is as the inviting gateway to Kerala’s exceedingly beautiful backwaters this beautiful city of Kerala is decorated with fascinating natural beauty. It is gifted with palm fringed backwaters, picturesque lakes, emerald fields, wooded forest, cashew and spicy fields. Its natural beauty is still untouched by the modern world and its natural beauty is great feast for tourist’s eye. Kollam for its unique natural beauty is also known as the God’s own Capital. Today Kollam is not only the trade nerve of Kerala, but it is also the main tourism spot.
Sightseeing at Kollam (Quilon) -
Thangasseri
Situated 5 Km away from Kollam it is popularly known as Gold City. Thangasseri is historically important for the ruins of Portuguese and Dutch structure. Most of all the main attraction of this place is the 144ft light house built in the 18th century.
Thirumullavaram Beach :
Situated 6 Km north of Kollam, this beautiful place it the most beautiful picnic spot. In this place you will also catch the sight of fisherman venture into the sea for their catch of the day.
Mayyand :
This beautiful temples city is situated 10Kms south of Kollam City. This place is famous for temples and shrines. Among the nine shrine of this place Umayanallor is the most famous shrine. It is believed that this shrine have been constructed by the great philosopher Sree Sankaracharya.
Thevalli Palace
Thevalli Palace is known for its magnificent architectural beauty. This historically renowned palace is situated on the bank of Ashtamudi Kayal (Backwater). This beautiful city is also famous serenity of temples. Picturesque Sasthamkotta is gifted with scenic natural beauty. This naturally gifted place is also known for Sasthamkotta fresh water lake. This beautiful place is surrounded by scintillating natural beauty from all the three sides.
Thenmala :
Thenmala also known as the place of Honey is located 70 Kms away from Kollam. Thenmala is famous for picnic spot and its tempting natural beauty. It’s a must visit place for nature lovers infact it is heaven for nature lovers and holiday makers. Thenmala offers visitors a chance to have fun and adventure while learning about being eco friendly.
Thenmala Deer Park :
Thenmala is also famous for the various types of deer found here in this place. This park was established to conserve and protect dears which are slowly gettingextinct. Here in this park you wind spotted deer, Sambar Deer and barking deer here. Visitors can enjoy boating enjoying the picturesque view of the rivers and wooded forest.
Thenmala Deer Park
Kottarakkara Thamburan Kathakali Museum, is the memorial of Kottarakkara Thamburan (King) the father of the Kathakali. Exhibited here are various models of Kathakali, Kathakali classes and ornaments, rare musical instruments, sculptures, models of mohiniyattam and other classical dances, 108 natya Kiranangal (Dance Sings) etc.
Kottarakkara Kathakali Museum
Situated 27 Kms north of Kollam, Kottarakkara Kathakali Museum is the famous museum of this place. Kottarakkara Kathakali Museum here unravels the history of Kathakali. This ancient Museum is the memorial of Kottarakkara Thamburan (King) the father of the Kathakali. In this Museum one can see the ancient models of Kathakali, Ornaments of Kathakali classes, sculpture and rare musical instrument. It is the only museum in Kollam that unravels the ornaments and history of Kathakali.
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