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Kollam - The Gateway Of Backwaters Of Kerala
Kollam is just 80 km away from the capital of Kerala, Trivandrum and Kollam is a significant district of backwater and picture generic landscape. Kollam is a also popular as a commercial center for cashew nut producing industry. Kollam is also recalls as Quilon and it gets the title of the gateway of backwater of Kerela. Kollam was the prominent center of spice trading in the 9th century. Kollam is also a very beautiful and important place from the point of view of tourism. Kollam is situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea, which is one of the main reasons for its beauty. Being a coastal city, Kollam has abundance of beaches and vegetation. Kollam beach is famous all over the world which is known for its beauty and calm environment.
Kollam is blessed with beautiful seas, lakes, plains, mountains, rivers, streams, backwaters, forests, vast green areas, and tropical crops of every variety, both food crops and cash crops. The eight-hour boat trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest and most fun-filled experience on the backwaters of Kerala. If you want to get rid of your boring life for some time, then Kollam is the perfect place for you. After exploring the fascinating lap of nature if you want to glare at any iconic monument or want to create memorable moments with your partner then add the Taj Mahal in your visiting bucket. It beauty can’t be explained in words and visitors of the Taj Mahal suggest visiting at least once in their life. The Taj Mahal sunrise tour from Delhi will be a great option after exploring nature's beauty. For the perfect planning consider Taj Mahal Opening Hours because they fluctuate with sun rising timings.
The Best Nearby Destinations of Kollam
Kollam is full of plenty options of destinations to explore the natures gifts and archeological sites. Some of these are listed which are worth fully to visit.
Thevalli palace
Amritapuri
Mahatma Gandhi Beach and park
Jatayu earth’s center
Punalur
Palaruvi Waterfalls
Mayyanad
Ashtamudi lake
Alumkadavu
Kulathupuzha
How To Reach
Kollam is well known city of Kerala and also well connected by highways. Kollam doesn’t have own airport but the nearest airport is Trivandrum airport which has very frequent flights from all over India. The nearest railway head is Kollam railway station, which is connected to all main railway stations of southern railways. You can also start your journey by road with can or your own vehicle. The bus service is also available to Trivandrum.