Kollam
 Kollam
Travel :
Located 71 kms to the north of thiruvananthapuram, kollam is the centre
of the country's cashew trading and processing industry. One of the
oldest ports on the malabar coast, kollam was one the port of
international spice trade. Thirty percent of this historic tous is
covered by the renowned asthamudi lake, making it the gateway to
magnificent backwaters of kerala. The eight hour boat trip between
kollam and allappuzha is the longest and most enchanting experience on
the backwaters of kerala. The district also has some interesting
historic remnants and a number of temples built in the traditional
ornate architectural style.
Area - 2579 sq. Kms
Population - 2,398285 (1991 census)
Access :
Air - nearest airport thiruvananthapural (71 km).
Rail - kollam is an important railhead of the southern
railways.
Road - an excellent roat network links kollam to all
major towns & cities.
Places to visit :
Thangasseri - This seaside village of historic
importance has the ruins of an old portuguese fort and churches built in
the 18 century. The Thangasseri Lighthouse which is 144 feet hight, is
open to visitors from 1530 = 1730 hrs.
Thirumullavaram beach - 6 kms north of kollam this
secluded beach is a beautiful picnic centre.
Mayyand - 10 kms 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.
Excursions :
Sasthamkotta, Ochira, Kulathupuzha , Thenmala , Ariankavu, Palaruvi
Waterfalls.
Short canal cruise :
Canal cruises to the munroe island village is the best of its kind in
india which is for about 4 hrs.
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Kollam 
