About Kollam
Kollam previously known as Quilon in Kerala, India is an ancient port
located on the edge of the Ashthamudi Lake. Traders visited Kollam in
ancient times from lands as far away as Phoenicia, Arabia, Greece, Rome
and China. In more recent times the Portuguese established a trading
post at Kollam, after which the Dutch and British set up their factories
to export spices, sandalwood, ivory and coir. Kollam is also a beautiful
destination and a gateway to the Kerala backwaters. You can see the
tourist attractions of Kollam on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.
Situated 71 Km north of Thiruvananathapuram, the capital of Kerala,
Kollam is an important center of the cashew nut processing and trading
industry. There are also some important historical buildings and temples
that tourists can see on tours of Kollam with Kerala Backwater. The
most noticeable feature in Kollam is the Ashthamudi Lake, which covers
around 30 % of Kollam town. The backwaters around Kollam, which extend
from the Ashthamudi Lake, are exceedingly beautiful. The boat ride
from Kollam to Alappuzha takes 8 hours and is a delightful ride, with
lotuses and water lilies growing in the water, water birds calling
from the banks and otters splashing and playing in the water. You
can enjoy Kerala backwater tours from Kollam while visiting Kollam
on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.
The Mata Amrithanandamayi Ashram, is located near Kollam in Vallikavu.
This international pilgrimage destination is known for its educational
and medical institutes and for the personality of Ma Amrithanandamayi
who is also called the hugging saint for her habit of embracing her
disciples. You can visit this international pilgrimage destination
on tours of Kollam while on Kerala Tours with Kerala Backwater.
The historic Thangasseri Fort is near Kollam. The ruins of a Portuguese
Fort and churches that were constructed in the 18th century, Thangasseri
is a remnant of the historic Portuguese presence in Kerala. The 144
feet high lighthouse at Thangasseri is open to visitors and provides
fabulous views of the sea and the coast of Kollam in Kerala. See the
attractions of Kollam on tours of Kollam while on Kerala Tours with
Kerala Backwater
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