Kollam Tour, Kerala
  Indianetzone: Largest Free Encyclopedia of India with thousand of articles Indian Cities


in  
Art & Culture | Entertainment | Health | Reference | Sports | Society | Travel
Forum  | RSS Feeds  | Free E-magazine
Indian Cities : Ancient Indian Cities l Metropolitan Cities in India l Indian hill stations l Indian Capital Cities l Indian Holy Cities l Port Cities in India l British Cathedrals in India l Indian Cities l Pilgrimages In India l Tourism in India
Home > Travel > Indian Cities > Indian Cities > Cities of Kerala > Kollam Tour
Kollam Tour, Kerala
Kollam is a trade-nerve in Southern Kerala and is the major cashew trading and processing centre in the country.

Kollam - Cashew Nut Factory 72 km off Thiruvananthapuram,Kollam is a trade-nerve in Southern Kerala. Its trading-tradition dates back to early centuries when Chinese, Greeks, Arabs and Romans haunted the shore for ship-loading Kerala spices and produces. Today Kollam is the major cashew trading and processing centre in the country. Also a hub of marine industry.

Alumkadavu
A traditional boat-building centre.

Thankassery Light House
Thankassery Light HouseCentury-old light house at Thankassery beach. Remains of colonial culture are visible. Anglo-Indian families are concentrated here.

Neendakara
A major fishing harbour in Kerala. Centre of Indo-Norwegian Fisheries Community Project, since 1953.

Sasthamkotta
The biggest freshwater lake in Kerala and picturesque Sasthamkotta temple.

Thenmala
Reservoir, wildlife sanctuary, eco-tourism centre.

Palaruvi waterfalls
35 kilometers east of Punalur on Kollam - Shenkottah road.

Getting There
By Air
The nearest airport, Thiruvananthapuram, 72km away.

By Rail
Kollam station, enroute Thiruvananthapuram-Mangalore line. Stop for all services.

By Road
N H 47 goes via the district, touching Kollam town. MC road, parallel to the National Highway connects Kollam with Kottayam.

(Last Updated on : 30/01/2009)
  More on Cities of Kerala...
 
•Ernakulam •Kannur •Kollam Tour
•Kottayam •Kumarakom •Mahe
•Thekkadi •Kolikod •Kovalam
•Kozhikode •Brahmakulam •Thrissur
•Alappuzha town •Chengamanad •Elayavoor
•Kasargod town •Kadachira •Kadamakkudy
•Kudlu •Marathakkara •Mavoor
•Mulavukad •Kureekkad •Muhamma
•Kannapuram •Karuvanthuruthy •Komalapuram
•Kokkothamangalam •Kottuvally •Mallapuram
•Chevvoor •Cheruvannur •Cheranallur
•Dharmadom •Edathala •Iringaprom
•Iriveri •Kannur Cantonment •Narath
•Nenmenikkara •Trissur •Kadungalloor
•Hubli    
Recently Updated Articles in Indian Cities
  • Wokha
    Wokha in Nagaland is the district headquarters of Lotha and is popular for fruits and vegetables.
    •  
  • Mon
    Mon in Nagaland is popular for tattooed faces, wood carvings, gun powder, gun, head gears and a lot more.
    •  
  • Mokokchung
    Mokokchung District of Nagaland is the abode of Ao Naga tribe and six distinct mountain ranges.
    •  
  • Kohima
    Kohima, a picturesque town is the capital of Nagaland has been richly blessed by nature.
    •  
  • Ukhrul
    Ukhrul district in Manipur is well known for its rich variety of fauna specialized for beautiful flowers.
E-mail this Article | Post a Comment
Free E-magazine
Subscribe to Free
E-Magazine on Indian Cities
 
Kollam Tour, Kerala Sitemap
Contact Us   |   RSS Feeds
Copyright © 2008 Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved including the right to reproduce the contents in whole or in part in any form or medium without the express written permission of Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd.