Kollam Town is the head quarters of Kollam
district and Kollam taluk, has a hoary past. It was an international
emporium of trade and even now it is a prosperous commercial centre. It is
situated about 71 kms north of Thiruvananthapuram and is linked by rail, road
and backwater transport.
Thirumullavaram beach resort is the famous beach resort
in Kollam. It is situated 5kms west from Kollam. The sea here is ideal for
swimming and bathing. Mahatma Gandhi Beach & Park and Kochupilamoodu, Paravur
beach are the other important beaches. Mahatma Gandhi beach lays just 2kms from
the town. It is a fascinating place for an evening. Paravur is situated 13 kms
south of Kollam and is connected with Kollam town by road and rail.
Ashramam picnic village is located in the 48acre Guest
House complex. The children's traffic and entertainment park, designed by
NATPAC is also located in this village. It is the largest traffic park in
Kerala. The adventure park located in the village along the shores of the
Ashtamudi back waters is a novel experiment in the country. Different types of boats,
including luxury cruise boats, power boats and motor boats are available on
hire from the boat jetty near to the adventure Park. A budget hotel for
tourists, Yathrinivas, run by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, is also
located in this village. The Govt. Guest House here is 200 years old. It stands
alone Ashtamudi Lake and is a major attraction for its elegance and
architectural beauty. Tourists can stay here at economical rates. The village
is just 2kms away from the town.
Thangassery is a place of historical importance and is
situated 5kms away from the Kollam town. The churches here are pretty old,
having been established in the 18th century. The chief attraction of the place
is a light house, built in 1902. The 144ft high light house stands as a
sentinel, warning seamen of the treacherous reefs of Thangassery.
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