About Kollam
Quilon or Kollam, an old sea port town on the Arabian coast, stands on the Ashtamudi lake in the state of Kerala in India. The city is also referred as the land of Cashew nuts. Kollam is famous for its authentic silk sarees and spices, which are the favourite buys of the tourists visiting this place. There are enchanting places of tourist's interests in Kollam that draw lakhs of tourists every year to this beautiful backwater country. Some of the interesting places of worship in Kollam include Oachira, Rameshwara temple and Mayyanad, all popular for their shrines and temples.

In addition, there are also some other interesting places around Kollam which can make ones visit memorable for a lifetime. These include Sasthamkotta, the largest fresh water lake in Kerala around 29 km from Kollam town. Thirumullavaram beach is another marvellous spot 6 km north of Kollam town which is famous for its untouched natural beauty. Thangasseri, a small town at a distance from 5 km from Kollam is a mesmerising place.

Nearest airport Thiruvananthapuram (72km) and the nearest railhead being Quilon railway station, Kollam is easily accessible from all parts of the country. Finally good resorts and hotels are there to make your visit more comfortable and relaxing.