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  Century-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) |
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