Kollam Backwaters and its Fascinating Attractions

Kollam is among the famous cities in Kerala. In ancient times, the city served as a major international port for spice trading. With its rich historical past, it draws a huge number of tourists from all across the world.

Extending from the Ashtamudi Lake, the backwaters around Kollam are extremely beautiful and are popular Kerala backwaters. Tourists can embark on a Kerala backwater tour from Kollam to Alappuzha, which is the longest cruise in the state. The boat ride from Kollam to Alappuzha is also enjoyable where you can capture the sights of lotus and water lilies, flourishing in the water.

Kollam backwater holiday packages bring to you the following amazing places:

Ashtamudi Lake

Kollam positions itself along the Ashtamudi Lake, which is a prominent attraction for its architectural beauty. Enveloped by red cliffs and swinging coconut palms, the Ashtamudi lake is the main feature of Kollam backwaters. Catamarans offer an excellent opportunity to enjoy the exhilarating water sports. Tourists can sail around the lake, which brings an amazing experience.

Thangassery Light House

Lies near seashore, the lighthouse is among the major tourist attractions of Kollam. It is about 144 feet tall, which draws a number of tourists to the place. Built in 1902, the lighthouse is a favourite picnic spot of tourists and locals. Adventure lovers can enjoy various interesting activities like scuba diving, fishing, parasailing and catamaran riding. Some beautifully built churches that date back to the 18^th century exist at Thangassery, which you can explore on your backwaters tour to Kollam.

Ananda Valleeswaram Temple

The Ananda Valleeswaram Temple lies in Kollam is a well-known tourist attraction of the place.Several churches and mosques around Kollam adorn the site. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and His consort Parvati, the temple also houses other deities like Ganesh, Kartikeya, Navagrahas and Lord Subramanya.

Subramanya Temple

While exploring backwaters of Kollam, you can also visit Subramanya Temple. Situated at Mayanad, the temple positions itself at 10 km south of Kollam. It is well-known for temples as well as shrines. The temple is considered as the most important one among all the nine temples. Lies five km away from the city, Thangassery, a seaside village is also a major draw as it has retained the features of Portuguese forts and churches.

Rameshwara Temple

The temple reflects a Pandyan influence and is adorned with Tamil inscriptions that date back to the 12th and 16th centuries. The Vyala monster sculptures look real and draw tourists' attention.

The breathtaking Kollam Backwaters are the true means to give you a relaxing break. These backwaters form an important part of Kerala Tourism and add popularity to the state.