Located
71 km to the north of Thiruvananthapuram, this historic coastline
district known for its marine and cashew industries was one of the
oldest ports on the Malabar coast and a major international trading
point in day gone by.
The district also has some interesting historic remnants and a number
of temples built in the traditional ornate architectural style.
30% of this historic town is covered by the renowned Ashtamudi Lake,
making it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala. The
eight hour trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest backwater
cruise in Kerala. The District Tourism Promotion Council here offers
a wide range of backwater tours and cruises.
Alumkadavu (23 km from Kollam town)
:
Along the vast expanse of the Kayamkulam lake is the pictures little
village of Alumakadavu. This village is the home of the skilled
artisans who crafted the enormous Kettuvalloms in yester years.
Kerala
Backwaters Destinations »
Thiruvananthapuram
|
Thiruvallam |
Kollam |
Alappuzha
|
Kottayam |
Kumarakom
|
Ernakulam |
Kozhikode
|
Kasaragod 
