Adventure Park/Boat service
Adventure Park is situated on the banks of Astamudi Lake at Ashramum. This Park has various physical exercise facility for adventurous people. Also, boat service (both larger boat and smaller speed boat) is available for tourists and local people.
Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam
Kollam beach
Kollam Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Kerala. It is just 1.5 km from Railway station and 1 km from Chinnakada the heart of the city. Main attraction of the beach is huge statue of “Sagarakanyaka” a partially naked virgin lady, who faces the sea. The statue is associated with a beautiful park and restaurant
Kollam Beach is a major tourist spot located in Kollam District of Kerala. The beach offers beautiful views and is ideal for swimming. Parents enjoy spending time with their children and taking part in family activities rejuvenates the family bond. Kollam beach offers a full range of activities and some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable. Mahatma Gandhi Park situated beside the sea is a major attraction. It’s give a beautiful views of sunset, its attractive for its elegance and architectural beauty. It is a fascinating place for an evening. The visitors can bask in the cool breeze pervading the place. Delectable Sea Food, Friendly people, Smiling Sun, sapphire Blue water, all add their charm to the Fascinating Kerala Beaches. This beach of kerala are renowned for the gentle surf and azure blue waters.The beautiful sandy shoreline contrasts well with the blaze of the water, to create a truly relaxing atmosphere.
Palaruvi Waterfalls, Kollam
Palaruvi which means stream of milk makes its way down the rocks, from a height of 300 feet. About 75 km from Kollam city. The Palaruvi woods is a beautiful picnic spot. The PWD Inspection Bungalow and the KTDC Motel offer comfortable accommodation. The Palaruvi Falls is a waterfall located in Kollam and it is the 40th highest waterfall in India. Other attractions of Palaruvi are Trekking to the waterfalls and bath in the river.
Sardar Vallabhai Patel Police Museum, Kollam
Sardar Vallabhai Patel Police Museum is in Kollam district. This police museum is the only one of its kind in India. This museum shows various developments of the police force in our country. In this museum one can find different types of guns, bullets, machines and various other weapons. Besides there are charts showing the details about fingerprints, DNA tests, several snaps, medals given to Policemen etc. It also houses the arms and ammunitions that were used in the 18th and 19th century. Another attraction of this museum is the Martyr’s gallery.
Sasthamkotta Lake, Kollam
Sasthamcottah is an attractive village situated about 19kms from Kollam town. It is a beauty spot , a health resort and a centre of pilgrimage. The extensive fresh water lake here is said to be the biggest of its kin d in Kerala. Water supply to the Kollam town is met by purifying the water from this lake. Sasthamkottah lake is called the queen of lakes.
Thangassery Lighthouse
Thangassery Lighthouse located near seashore and is one of the major attractions of Kollam. Light house is located at about 5 km from the Kollam Railway Station/City. The Lighthouse is about 144 feet tall, which is a centre of attraction to the tourists coming into the city of Kollam. The Lighthouse has been built in the year 1902. Near the beach are the leftovers of the Old Portuguese Fort and churches built in the 18th century. Sandy beaches with swaying palms here attract many tourists here. This is the favourite picnic and the relaxing spot of the tourists as well as the locals. Water sports, like scuba diving, parasailing, fishing, and catamaran riding are also present to delight adventure lovers. Some beautifully constructed churches built in the 18th century still exist at Thangassery. There is a fort which is one of the tourist attractions here and also some other forts established by Dutch and the Portuguese are there nearby which are in ruins.
Thenmala, Kollam
Thenmala or the hills that flow with honey is situated about 72 km from Thiruvananthapuram, on the Shencottai Road. Once much sought-after for its honey believed to have medicinal properties, Thenmala is today home to India's first planned eco-tourism project. The nerve-centre of a chain of ten satellite eco-tourism destinations scattered across the hill ranges of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts, Thenmala is spread over acres of evergreen forest.
A natural habitat of diverse flora and fauna, this unique eco-tourism habitat lies 500 m above sea level. The rugged terrain of this land harbouring a fragile ecosystem packs plenty of adventure activities. Nature trails dotted with delightful waterfalls and enchanting picnic spots attract naturalists, conservationists and adventure seekers. With its forests, rubber estates and tea plantations, Thenmala provides the perfect background for leisure activities.
Thirumullavaram Beach, Kollam
The sun kissed beach makes an ideal hangout and picnic spot, situated just 6 km from Kollam and accessed by local buses. The secluded beach is an ideal spot for repose and a quite time away from the bustle of the city life. Mayyanad, another tourist attraction at a short distance from the beach is known for its shrines and temples, especially the temple of Lord Subramanya.
Adventure Park is situated on the banks of Astamudi Lake at Ashramum. This Park has various physical exercise facility for adventurous people. Also, boat service (both larger boat and smaller speed boat) is available for tourists and local people.
Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam
Ashtamudi, derived from 'Ashta' meaning 'eight' and 'Mudi' meaning 'branch', is a lake known for merging of eight backwaters. In the 14th century AD, the Ashtamudi Lake was considered one of the five important ports used for Chinese trade. Today, it is known as the stairway to heavenly backwaters of Kerala and is a hub of houseboat cruises. The scenic beauty, coupled with sightings of animals, birds, and butterflies attracts thousands of visitors year around. Both house boat and speed boat services available from lake shore near Kollam City Bus stand.
Kollam beach
Kollam Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Kerala. It is just 1.5 km from Railway station and 1 km from Chinnakada the heart of the city. Main attraction of the beach is huge statue of “Sagarakanyaka” a partially naked virgin lady, who faces the sea. The statue is associated with a beautiful park and restaurant
Kollam Beach is a major tourist spot located in Kollam District of Kerala. The beach offers beautiful views and is ideal for swimming. Parents enjoy spending time with their children and taking part in family activities rejuvenates the family bond. Kollam beach offers a full range of activities and some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable. Mahatma Gandhi Park situated beside the sea is a major attraction. It’s give a beautiful views of sunset, its attractive for its elegance and architectural beauty. It is a fascinating place for an evening. The visitors can bask in the cool breeze pervading the place. Delectable Sea Food, Friendly people, Smiling Sun, sapphire Blue water, all add their charm to the Fascinating Kerala Beaches. This beach of kerala are renowned for the gentle surf and azure blue waters.The beautiful sandy shoreline contrasts well with the blaze of the water, to create a truly relaxing atmosphere.
Palaruvi Waterfalls, Kollam
Palaruvi which means stream of milk makes its way down the rocks, from a height of 300 feet. About 75 km from Kollam city. The Palaruvi woods is a beautiful picnic spot. The PWD Inspection Bungalow and the KTDC Motel offer comfortable accommodation. The Palaruvi Falls is a waterfall located in Kollam and it is the 40th highest waterfall in India. Other attractions of Palaruvi are Trekking to the waterfalls and bath in the river.
Sardar Vallabhai Patel Police Museum, Kollam
Sardar Vallabhai Patel Police Museum is in Kollam district. This police museum is the only one of its kind in India. This museum shows various developments of the police force in our country. In this museum one can find different types of guns, bullets, machines and various other weapons. Besides there are charts showing the details about fingerprints, DNA tests, several snaps, medals given to Policemen etc. It also houses the arms and ammunitions that were used in the 18th and 19th century. Another attraction of this museum is the Martyr’s gallery.
Sasthamkotta Lake, Kollam
Sasthamcottah is an attractive village situated about 19kms from Kollam town. It is a beauty spot , a health resort and a centre of pilgrimage. The extensive fresh water lake here is said to be the biggest of its kin d in Kerala. Water supply to the Kollam town is met by purifying the water from this lake. Sasthamkottah lake is called the queen of lakes.
Thangassery Lighthouse
Thangassery Lighthouse located near seashore and is one of the major attractions of Kollam. Light house is located at about 5 km from the Kollam Railway Station/City. The Lighthouse is about 144 feet tall, which is a centre of attraction to the tourists coming into the city of Kollam. The Lighthouse has been built in the year 1902. Near the beach are the leftovers of the Old Portuguese Fort and churches built in the 18th century. Sandy beaches with swaying palms here attract many tourists here. This is the favourite picnic and the relaxing spot of the tourists as well as the locals. Water sports, like scuba diving, parasailing, fishing, and catamaran riding are also present to delight adventure lovers. Some beautifully constructed churches built in the 18th century still exist at Thangassery. There is a fort which is one of the tourist attractions here and also some other forts established by Dutch and the Portuguese are there nearby which are in ruins.
Thenmala, Kollam
Thenmala or the hills that flow with honey is situated about 72 km from Thiruvananthapuram, on the Shencottai Road. Once much sought-after for its honey believed to have medicinal properties, Thenmala is today home to India's first planned eco-tourism project. The nerve-centre of a chain of ten satellite eco-tourism destinations scattered across the hill ranges of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts, Thenmala is spread over acres of evergreen forest.
A natural habitat of diverse flora and fauna, this unique eco-tourism habitat lies 500 m above sea level. The rugged terrain of this land harbouring a fragile ecosystem packs plenty of adventure activities. Nature trails dotted with delightful waterfalls and enchanting picnic spots attract naturalists, conservationists and adventure seekers. With its forests, rubber estates and tea plantations, Thenmala provides the perfect background for leisure activities.
The sun kissed beach makes an ideal hangout and picnic spot, situated just 6 km from Kollam and accessed by local buses. The secluded beach is an ideal spot for repose and a quite time away from the bustle of the city life. Mayyanad, another tourist attraction at a short distance from the beach is known for its shrines and temples, especially the temple of Lord Subramanya.
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