Navigate your way through Kollam !. Lush, sylvan surroundings interspersed by cool, blue backwater channels !. Fascinating art forms and untapped charm !. Idyllic settings for an exotic holiday !. You'd little expect that this place is actually one of India's modern day commercial towns and ports !. Tucked away in the Indian West Coast, in the Southern state, Kerala, is where Kollam is !. So get ready ... pack your bags, for here's your route to exotic tours
Backwater Places of Interest
Thirumullavaram: 5 kilometers from Kollam, is the best beach spot. The calm Arabian Sea stretches a long way and the tourists can bask in the cool breeze pervading the place. This expansive beach is an ideal spot for swimming and bathing as well. Thankassery: 5 kilometers from Kollam, treasures the awesome remnants of the Portuguese and Dutch forts. Legend has it that the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British ruled this place in succession. A 45 meter high lighthouse is an added attraction to this place. Palaruvi: The River of Milk, is situated 72 kilometers from Kollam. The spectacular waterfalls, 300 feet from above the hills, the valleys, cascades and the dense forests complete the scenic beauty of this place. Any time from June to January is the best time to visit Palaruvi. There are no direct buses to Palaruvi. Tourists will have to take a 5 kilometer drive by jeep or taxi from Aryankavu to reach the site. A KTDC motel is available near the falls. Paravoor: 20 kilometers from Kollam, is a narrow skirt of land stretching in between the backwaters and the sea. A beach resort by KTDC and a major water sports complex will adorn this place very soon. The famous Varkala beach is a mere 15 kilometers drive from here. Paravoor is well connected by road and rail.
