Thangasseri

Thangasseri


Thangasseri, situated 5kms from Kollam town was once a favourite settlement of the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English. Literally meaning 'gold village', this seaside village sprawling over an area of 99 acres, has the ruins of an old Portuguese fort and churches belonging to the 18th century. The Portuguese fort is believed to be built in 1517 and only one wall of this fort remains now. The major attraction of Thangasseri is the lighthouse, built in the year 1902. The 144 ft. lighthouse stands as a sentinel, warning seamen of the treacherous reefs of Thangassery. Tourist are permitted to visit the lighthouse between 3.30pm and 5.30pm and one could have a picturesque view of the sea from there. February to November is the best time to visit Thangasseri. Kollam railway station is the nearest station to Thangasseri village and it is well connected to town by road also.

Paravur

Paravur


Paravur, an important fishing and coir production centre in Kollam is located at a distance of 13kms south of the town. The place holds a history of 1000 years and was an important trade centre at that time. Bordered by the Arabian sea on the west, this coastal resort town is an ideal tourist spot gifted with unique representative features like sea, lakes, plains, rivers, backwaters and vast green fields. The largest natural backwater lake (i.e the Paravur Kayal) in South Asia is located here. A number of tourist resort are available at Paravur which offers comfortable accommodation with facilities for boating, surfing and fishing.

Houseboat cruise with Kathakali performance package

Houseboat cruise with Kathakali performance package

Departure – 01.00 PM at Kollam Performance of Kathakali at Thouryathrika indigenous performing art center – 04.000 PM to 06.30 PM Over night stay – 06.30 PM to 06.30 PM Arrival 2nd Day – 10.00 AM at Kollam Tariff (all inclusive) One bedroom (2 pax) Rs. 6600/- Two bedroom (4 pax) Rs. 8250/- Three bedroom (6 pax) Rs. 9900/- Note : The tours are subject to change / cancellation. All tours & rates are subject to minimum number of tourists.

Punalur

Punalur


One of the important industrial centers of Kerala, Punalur is situated 45km from Kollam on the western edge of Agasthymalai Biospere Reserve. Tourist attractions here are the suspension bridge, Punalur Paper Mill, the ancient temples of Punalur Bharanikavu and Pattazhi Devi Temple at Pattazhi and Matherumannu. The Paper mill, built in 1888, is a notable landmark of Punalur. The 400ft long suspension bridge, now only of archaeological interest, was built across the Kallada river during the year 1877. A concrete bridge has been constructed near the suspension bridge. Commodities such as hill produces, pineapple, pepper products, plywood, timber etc. are exported from Punalur.

Mayyanad

Mayyanad

Situated at a distance of 10 km south of Kollam town, Mayyanad is a beautiful village on the banks of Paravur Lake. 'Mayyam' means middle and the place got its name because of its location in the middle of the erstwhile Venadu. Another description says that the land was named after ‘Mayyanad Ellam’ who were the rulers of this place during the eighteenth century. The place is famous for its shrines, temples, churches and mosques. Subrahmanya Temple at Umayanallor which is said to have been consecrated by the great Hindu philosopher Sree Sankaracharya and Valiyavila Madan Nada temple are the most important among the nine temples of this area. This village is the birth place of well known personalities like C V Kunjuraman, C Kesavan and K Sukumaran. Mayyanad is also the hometown of one of the leading Malayalam daily, Kerala Kaumudi which started its publication from the year 1911. One could reach Mayyanad by Kollam – Thiruvananthapuram local train and also by frequent buses as the National Highway and railways pass through this village.

Houseboat cruises starting from Alleppey boat jetty

Houseboat cruises starting from Alleppey boat jetty

Alappuzha –Alappuzha (24 hrs) 2 Pax Rs. 5000/- 4 Pax Rs. 6000/- 6 Pax Rs. 7000/- Alappuzha – Kumarakom (24 hrs) 2 Pax Rs. 6500/- 4 Pax Rs. 8000/- 6 Pax Rs. 9000/- Alappuzha – Kochi (24 hrs) 2 Pax Rs. 7500/- 4 Pax Rs. 9200/- 6 Pax Rs. 10900/- Alappuzha – Thottapally (24 hrs) 2 Pax Rs. 6000/- 4 Pax Rs. 7700/- 6 Pax Rs. 9400/- Alappuzha – Kollam (24 hrs) 2 Pax Rs. 8175/- 4 Pax Rs. 10125/- 6 Pax Rs. 12075/- Kochi – Kollam (48 hrs) 2 Pax Rs. 16000/- 4 Pax Rs. 17000/- 6 Pax Rs. 19000/- Kumarakom – Kollam (28 hrs) 2 Pax Rs. 12000/- 4 Pax Rs. 14000/- 6 Pax Rs. 16000/- Note : The tours are subject to change / cancellation. All tours & rates are subject to minimum number of tourists.

Kollam Clock Tower

Kollam Clock Tower


Standing high in the heart of the town, the Clock tower is a landmark of Kollam city. Located at Chinnakada, close to the Kollam Junction Railway Station, this quadrangular tower was constructed in the year 1944 by the natives as a tribute to the former chairman of Kollam municipality, Unichakam Veedu K G Parameshwaran Pillai. Being the first clock tower of the erstwhile Travancore state, it has now become a sort of non- official emblem of Kollam District. Though the four big clocks that is placed on the sides of the tower were brought from Kolkata, its origin can be traced to Britain.