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Adventure Park
3 kms from the central bus stand and next to the government guesthouse at
Asramam, is an Adventure park, which delights children. The Kollam
District Tourist Promotion Council organises backwater cruises from there
and during the season conducts cruises to Alappuzha.
Kottarakkara
Kottarakkara is the origin of the famous classical dance has originated
from Kottarakkara Taluk. It was once the capital of Elayadathu Swarupam, a
principality ruled by a branch of the Travancore Royal Family.
Kottukal Rock Cut Cave
Temple
Situated on the Thiruvananthapuram - Kottayam MC Road, Kottukal Rock Cut
Cave Temple is a magnificent masterpiece of Sculptures.
Jatayupara
Jatayupara is a huge rock at Chadayamangalam. Legends goes that the name
Jatayupara is from the mythical bird Jatayu in the epic Ramayana, who is
believed to have collapsed on the rock after failing in his attempts to
thwart Ravana's kidnapping of Sita. The Crafts Festival is held annually
during December-January, featuring the work of craftsmen from all over the
country.
Palaruvi Waterfalls
Located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, 5 kms from Ariankavu is the
lovely waterfalls at Palaruvi, at a height of 300 feet. Being the pristine
spot, the waterfalls give the impression of following milk, which falls
steeply down into a small shallow pool which is ideal for swimming nearby
there are also smaller cascades, which gives a beautiful sight.
Ashtamudi Lake
Kollam is situated on the banks of scenic and calm Ashtamudi Lake. Lake
Ashtamudi is one of the biggest Backwaters of Kerala.
Shendurni
Wildlife Sanctuary
70 kms from Kollam on the Kollam -Shencotta Road is the Shendurni Wildlife
Sanctuary. The sanctuary is situated on the banks of the River Shenduny.
Sasthamkotta
(Fresh Water Lake)
29 kms from Kollam, on the bank of River Kallada, is a small town called
Sasthamkotta, which is famous for Kerala's largest freshwater lake. In
this town there is also a temple dedicated to ford Sastha.
Thangassery (Fort and Lighthouse)
Located 5 kms from Kollam town, is Thangassery, a seaside village of
historic importance, which has the ruins of an Old Portuguese fort and a
church, built in 18th century. The beautiful beach nearby has the
lighthouse of 144 feet high.
Thirumullavaram Beach
6 kms north of Kollam town, is the beautiful and quiet little
Thirumullavaram Beach, which is a lovely picnic spot and is also ideal for
swimming or bathing in the sun .It has frequent bus connections from the
town.
Thangasseri Beach
Situated 5 kms from Kollam Town, this seaside has ruins of an old
Portuguese fort and churches built in 18th century.
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