General Information
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.

The eight hour trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest backwater cruise in Kerala. The district which is the center of the country's cashew trading and processing industry also has some interesting historic remnants and a number of temples built in the traditional ornate architectural style.

Facts and Figure :

Area Language STD Code Best Time Of Visit

2,491sqkm Malayalam 0474 October to March

Kollam Sightseeing :
»Thirumullavaram beach
»Thangasseri
»Mayyand
»Sasthamkotta

How to Reach Kollam :
Air : The nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport, 71 kms away. From Trivandrum there are several KSRTC buses which go to Quilon and beyond.

Rail : Quilon Junction is an important station in the Southern Railways network in Kerala and connects Quilon to almost all important centres in the rest of the country.

Road : Quilon Junction is an important station in the Southern Railways network in Kerala and connects Quilon to almost all important centres in the rest of the country..