Kollam, the charming city of Kerala
Kollam is a charming city of Kerala that has emerged as a popular holiday destination over the years. The name of the city is originated from the Sanskrit term “Kollam” that means Pepper. The city also known with its Anglicized name Quilon is the fourth largest city of Kerala after Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulum and Kozhikode. The city is popular for cashew processing and coir manufacturing. The city is considered as the southern gateway to the backwaters of Kerala and owing to this geographical setting, the land offers perfect holiday for travelers enjoying tourism in Kollam.
Kollam beholding charming nature and rich cultural heritage of Kerala and along with it the developing suburbs of the city becomes a treat to experience for travelers making a trip to Kollam. Along with its charming glories, tourism in Kollam also offers tourists a wide range of home stay for travelers thus adding the perfect touch of comfort to Kollam tourism.
Kollam is geographically located in Indian state Kerala. It is situated on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake on the Arabian Sea coast and is situated about 71 km north from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The city serves as the administrative headquarters of Kollam district of Kerala and is also a prominent commercial city of the state. The city has acclaimed as the beholder of “Fountain of Youth” in Mandeville’s Travels. Tourism in Kollam is thus truly described as a ride across host of charms.
Kollam is blessed with charms of Mother Nature and bestowed with rich cultural heritage of Kerala culture and tradition. Besides, there are wide range of popular tourist places in Kollam that becomes the must see for travelers during their trip to Kollam. Few of the most popular and highly frequented tourist attractions of Kollam are: Kollam port or Thankasseri Port, Ananda Valleswaram Temple, Mahatma Gandhi at Kochupilamoodu, Thirumullavaram Beach, Ashramam Picnic Village, Pullichira Church, Chinnakkada Palli, Sree Bhagavathi Temple and more. All these are the landmarks of the tourism industry of Kollam. The popular Indian dance form Kathakali and its new version Ramanattam is widely found in the culture of Kollam.
Kollam is well connected to the rest of the world through all major modes of transportation. The city is also well accomplished with wide range of Kollam hotels ranging from luxury to cheap hotels. Experience a relaxing stay in Kollam hotels and enjoy a memorable tour to the charming city of Kerala.
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