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Kollam Backwaters|Kollam Backwaters Kerala
Known as the entry and exit point of the backwaters of Kerala, Kollam is situated 71 km to the north of Thiruvananthapuram. It is one of the oldest ports of the Malabar coast and was once the center of international spice trade, especially known for its marine and cashew industries.Backwaters Kollam, Backwaters in Kollam, Kollam Backwater Tour Packages, Kollam Backwater Packages, Kollam Backwater Cruise, Kollam Backwater Cruise Packages It is also the largest producer of cashew in the state.
30% of Kollam (Quilon) is covered by the renowned Ashtamudi lake and the eight-hour boat trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest and most enchanting experience on the backwaters of Kerala.
Kollam (Quilon) architectural remnants and a number of temples built in the traditional ornate style are the witness of the enchanting history of this town.
Tourist can visit Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram, a spiritual trust in India with a large number of educational, technical and health care industries is headquartered at Vallikkavu, near Kollam. Backwaters Kollam, Backwaters in Kollam, Kollam Backwater Tour Packages, Kollam Backwater Packages, Kollam Backwater Cruise, Kollam Backwater Cruise Packages The Picnic Village located at Ashramam, along the backwater front, is the main center of recreational activities in Kollam. A 200-year-old Government Guest House, an Adventure Park, a Tourist Boat Club, a Children's Traffic Park and a Yatri Nivas are all housed in this vast tourist complex.
The ancient Sastha temple, which lends its name to the town, is an important pilgrim center. Mayyanad, 10 kms off south to Kollam town,
is famous for her shrines and temples. The most important of the nine temples here is the Subramanya Temple at Umayanallor. Thangasseri, a seaside village five kms away from the town is of great historic importance with the remnants of the old Portuguese fort and church.
Oachira is noted for its Parabrahma temple where no deity or idol is consecrated, but is dedicated to the universal and transcendental consciousness. The Alaruvi waterfalls, 75 kms from Kollam town, make its way down the rocks from a height of 300 feet. The Palaruvi woods is a beautiful picnic spot.
Kollam is one of the principal centres in Kerala for enjoyment of the backwaters.Backwaters Kollam, Backwaters in Kollam, Kollam Backwater Tour Packages, Kollam Backwater Packages, Kollam Backwater Cruise, Kollam Backwater Cruise Packages The District Tourism Promotion Council and ATDC operate a number of cruises and holiday packages from the city. Kollam -Alappuzha boat cruise departs every day at 1030 hrs from the boat jetty near the Central Bus Station. The Aditya can take up to 150 passengers and has facilities for seating on the upper deck.
Houseboats for breathtaking experience on backwaters: District Tourism Promotion Council maintains the following boats for the use of tourists.
Luxury Houseboat: The 67ft long boat consists of two well-furnished bedrooms sitting cabin, kitchen block and balcony for angling.
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| Kayaloram House boats | Alappuzha Backwaters |
| Kottayam Backwaters | Kollam Backwaters |
| Kuttanad Backwaters | Kassarkod Backwaters |
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