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KOLLAM
Located 71 kms to the north of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam is the center of the
country's cashew trading and processing industry. One of the oldest ports on
the Malabar coast, Kollam was once the port of international spice trade.
Thirty percent of this historic town is covered by the renowned Ashtamudi Lake,
making it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala. The eight hour
boat trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest and most enchanting experience
of the backwaters of Kerala.
The district also has some interesting historic remnants and a number of temples
built in the traditional ornate architectural style.
Accessing Kollam:
Telephone access code:
++91-474
Air:
Nearest Airport - Thiruvananthapuram (71 kms)
Rail:
Kollam is an important railhead of the southern railways.
Road:
An excellent road network links Kollam to all major towns and cities in Kerala.
Ferry Services:
The ferry station is adjacent to the central bus station (3 kms from the railway
station).
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Kollam : Places
to Visit
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Thangasseri,
Rameshwara
Temple,
Mayyanad,
Sasthamkotta
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Ochira,
Thenmala,
Ariankavu,
Palaruvi
Waterfalls,
Thirumullavaram
Beach,
Matha
Amrithanandamayi Ashram,
Picnic
Village,
Kottukal
Rock Cut Cave Temple,
Jatayupara,
Kulathupuzha
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