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Punalur

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Other

Punalur is popular for a 400 ft long suspension bridge that was built in 1877. It is the sole suspended-deck type bridge in India, built and designed by Albert Henry. This bridge was suspended using three spans and was frequently used for vehicular movement. Read More »

Pathanapuram

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Other

Pathanapuram is situated 13 km away from Punalur along the banks of the Kallada River. It is one of the major trading centres in the Kollam District. The place is famous for the Chandanakkudam Mahotsavam held in a mosque, in the month of February and March. Read More »

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Karunagappally

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Religious

Karunagappally, situated 27 km away from the Kollam town, is a taluk in the Kollam District. One of the prime attractions of this taluk is an ancient temple of Padanayarkulangara. This temple is enshrined with the idols of Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna. Another major attraction of the taluk is the... Read More »

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Oachira

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Religious

Oachira, situated on the Kollam-Alappuzha main road, is a unique pilgrim centre. Lord Parabrahmam is worshipped in the region, but there is neither the idol of the deity nor a temple at this site. Oachirakkali is the annual festival held at the place in the month of June. Read More »

Pattazhi

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Religious

Pattazhi, also known as Pattazhy, is a popular pilgrimage centre in the Pathanapuram Taluk of the district. The old Pattazhi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, is one of the prime attractions of this place. Every year, the Mudi festival is celebrated at this temple. Read More »

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Mayyanad

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Religious

Mayyanad is situated 10 km away from the Kollam town. Lord Subramanian temple at Umayanallor is one of the most popular attractions of this town. This temple is believed to have been sanctified by Shri Sankaracharya of Kaladi. Mayyanad is also famous for an old mosque and three churches. Read More »

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Alumkadavu

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Picnic Spot

Alumkadavu is a popular picnic spot near the Kollam-Alappuzha National Waterway. Read More »

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Kulathupuzha

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Village

Kulathupuzha is a village situated on the main Thiruvananthapuram-Shencottah Road. An ancient Sastha temple on the banks of the Kulathupuzha River is the main attraction of this village. This temple is enshrined with an idol of Bala Sastha, a form of Lord Hariharaputra. An annual Vishnu... Read More »

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Thangassery

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Historic

Thangassery, situated just 5 km away from the main town of Kollam, is one of the main historical sites of the Kollam District. This place has several old churches, established in the 18th century. The town also has a 144 ft high lighthouse which was constructed in 1902. Read More »

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Aryankavu

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Religious

Aryankavu, one of the major pilgrimage centres in the Kollam District, is famous for an old shrine devoted to Lord Sastha. The pillars of the temple have been decorated with mural paintings. Mandala Pooja is a major festival celebrated at this temple, in the month of December. The Palaravi... Read More »

Ashtamudi Lake

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Lake

Ashtamudi Lake, also known as the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala, is one of the largest and deepest wetland ecosystems in Kerala. The Kallada River is the main river flowing into this lake. All the channels of Ashtamudi meet at the Neendakara Estuary before merging into the Arabian Sea. Read More »

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Amritapuri

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Religious

Amritapuri, situated at Vallikavu in Karunagappally, is the residence and headquarters of Mata Amritanandamayi, the spiritual guru. This place also serves as the international headquarters of Mata Amritanandamayi Math. Read More »

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Thirumullavaram Beach

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Beach

Thirumullavaram Beach is situated 6 km away from the main Kollam town. It is a clean and quiet beach, considered suitable for sunbathing and swimming. Read More »

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Neendakara Port

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Port

Neendakara Port, just 8 km away from the Kollam town, is regarded as the major hub for fishing. This place is also the headquarters of the Indo-Norwegian Fisheries Community Project started in 1953. Read More »

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Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Sanctuary
Entry: Paid

Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the main Kollam-Shencottah Road in the Kollam District. This sanctuary is considered as part of the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve. The forest of Shenduruny was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1984. The Parappara Dam, constructed across the... Read More »

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Achencoil

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Ranked 16 of 24
Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Religious

Achencoil, also known as the Acchankovil, is a popular pilgrimage site. The ancient Sastha temple of this region is enshrined with an idol of Sastha that dates back to the pre-Christ period. The Mandala Pooja held during the months of December and January as well as the Revathi festival held... Read More »

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Palaruvi Waterfalls

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Water Fall

Palaruvi Waterfalls is located at Palaruvi near Aryankavu on the Kollam-Shencottah Road. The best time to visit this place is between the months of June and January. The height of the waterfall is about 300 ft. Read More »

Sasthamcotta Lake

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Lake

Sasthamcotta Lake, situated around 19 km away from the Kollam town, is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. This lake is believed to have been named after the old Sastha temple located near the lake. It is regarded as a major drinking water source for people living in the Kollam town. There is... Read More »

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Rameshwara Temple

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Temple

Rameshwara temple, built in the Pandian style of architecture, has inscriptions dating between 12th and 16th centuries. This temple also has sculptures of a monster named Vyala. Read More »

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Jatayu Para

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Rock

Jatayu Para is a big rock situated in the Chadayamangalam village in the Kollam District. According to the legend, this was the place where Jatayu, the giant vulture of the epic Ramayana, fell after being injured by Ravana when he was taking away Goddess Sita. This place is also a popular spot... Read More »

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Mahatma Gandhi Beach and Park

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Beach

Mahatma Gandhi Beach and Park is situated at Kochupilamoodu which is just 2 km away from the Kollam town. The park, inaugurated in 1961, is suitable for taking long walks along the shoreline. Read More »

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Pullichira Church

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Church

This church is best known for its fest which is an annual affair. The fest is celebrated on the first day of the Malayalam calendar, or the Sunday preceding Christmas. The history of Pullichira Marian (Mother Mary fondly called as Marian) devotion dates back to the 16th... Read More »

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Thevalli Palace

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Palace

Thevally Palace in Kollam is situated on the banks of the Ashtamudi Lake. It was constructed during the reign of Gauri Parvathi Bai, from 1811 to 1819. This palace served as the residence of the Maharaja of Travancore whenever he used to visit Kollam for his meetings. The palace has been... Read More »

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Maha Vishnu Temple

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Places to Visit in Kollam (Quilon)

Type: Temple

Maha Vishnu temple is considered to be one of the oldest temples in Kollam. According to the legend, this temple was blessed by Lord Parashurama, the mythological creator of Kerala. Read More »

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List of best place to see in Kollam (Quilon) and Photos of Tourist Attractions in Kollam (Quilon).Punalur, Pathanapuram, Karunagappally, Oachira, Pattazhi, Mayyanad, Alumkadavu, Kulathupuzha, Thangassery, Aryankavu, Ashtamudi Lake, Amritapuri, Thirumullavaram Beach, Neendakara Port, Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary, Achencoil, Palaruvi Waterfalls, Sasthamcotta Lake, Rameshwara Temple, Jatayu Para.