Introduction
Kollam is situated in the south west corner of Kerala. This beautiful place lies amidst Alapuzzha, Thiruvananthapuram and Tamil Nadu. A visit to Kollam offers everything that a desirous traveller is looking for. Seas, lakes, mountains ranges, rivers, streams, exciting backwaters, lush green fields and people, who are so rich in culture that you cannot stop visiting this place again and again. It has been called as 'The God's own capital' which unquestionably stands true. The backwaters of Kollam are a perfect gateways for those travellers, who are in search of peace and harmony.

Quick Facts
Location : 90 kms from Kanyakumari
State : Kerala
Area : 2,579 Sq, km
Trip Highlights : Beaches and Temples
Ideal time to visit : October - March
Languages : Malayalam, Hindi and English
STD Code : 474
Climate : Summer (Max - 25ºC) & Winter (Max - 18ºC)
Best Time : October to March


Kollam Air/Rail/Road Links

Airport :	The nearest airport to Kovalam is Thiruvananthapuram which is located 71 kms from this city.
Railway Station :	Kollam is an important railway station which is connected to the rest of the Kerala. Kit is an important railhead of Southern railways.
Bus Station :	An excellent road network links Kollam to all major cities and towns of Kerala.

Tourist Attractions in Kollam
Thangasserri beach
Located 5 kms from Kollam town, this beach is 3 metres long. This beach has a great historical importance as it possess the ruins of an old fort, giving it a mysterious look. It is an ideal place to relax around and enjoy with your family.

Thevalli Palace
A beautiful and historic palace which is situated on the banks of Ashtamudi Kaya (back water). The place is widely famous for its lake named Sasthamkotta. The place looks dynamic as it lies amidst vast hills giving it a perfect look.

Palaruvi Waterfalls
It is a beautiful and magical creation of God. The calm water declining through steep heights fall down, to make a shallow pool. The diorama of this sight makes you feel thrilled. The water gives a look, as if it has converted into milk.

Dharamasastha Temple at Sasthamakota
This temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. The temple is located near to Sasthamakkota river which supplies water to the whole district.

Shopping Centres in Kollam
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Famous Hotels in Kollam
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Nearby Gateways
Getting away from Kollam can be a delight as excursions from Kollam can offer you a wide variety of attractions to be explored. Some of the very famous places located near to Kollam that can be enjoyed are as follows-:

Varkala (60 kms)
Thiruvananthapuram (70 kms)
Kumarakom (176 Km)
Kovalam to Periyar (276 km)
Kovalam to Kanyakumari (90 km)