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  Major Attractions in Kollam
• Must Do Things in Kollam

Kollam, known as Quilon to Portuguese traders is a small city in the Kollam district of southern Indian state Kerala. Earlier it was the commercial hub of the foreign traders. It is located at a distance of 71 kilometers from the state capital of Kerala, Trivandrum. It is a famous tourist destination in Kerala as it is the southern gateway to Kerala backwaters. Kollam is also known as the paradise of cashew due to its heavy amounts of cashew production. Foreign travelers of fame like Marco Polo, Ibn Batuta visited Kollam and penned down their experiences and treasures of Kollam in their travelogues. Travel to Kollam will be a great experience for travelers.

Sightseeing Attractions in Kollam
The major sightseeing attractions of Kollam are :

Thirummulavaram and Tangasseri Beaches : Kollam has beautiful scenic beaches namely Thirummulavaram, Kochupilamood Beach (Kollam beach) and Tangasseri beaches. Maha Vishnu temple is located at Thirummulavaram beach which is dedicated to Hindu God Lord Vishnu. Tangaseeri Kollam has a light house built by british in 1902towering 144 feet high. The Mermaid Statue located at Kollam beach is also worth visiting.

Ashtamudi Lake : What Ashtamudi will offer you are the scenic landscapes, houseboats and ayurvedic centers. Boat cruising and water sports are available at Ashtamudi Lake. The nearby stunning palaces to visit are Padappakkara, Munroe Island, Vellimon, Paravoor, Ashtamudi, Thevally, etc. One can also visit the 'Tenmala' tea estates and spice country.

Clock Tower : One can view the clock tower from Chinnakada market. The other tourist attractions are Thevally Palace,and Dutch fort.

Kollam Backwaters : Endowed with various natural treasures like streams, rivers, lakes, Kollam is a sought after tourist destination in Kerala with its backwater canals. One can experience boat cruising while staying in Kollam. Backwater cruise from Kollam to Alleppey and Alappauzha are available from Kollam boat jetty. The backwater cruisefrom Kollam to Alappauzha is the longest backwater cruise in Kerala.

Temples of Mayyand : Subramanya and Shri Shankaracharya Temples are located at Mayyand which is just 10kilometres from Kollam.

Access :
Tour to Kollam will be an easy one as Kollam is well-connected with bus, train and airways.

By roads : Both state highways and national highways enters into Kollam linking to other important locations of Kerala. Kollam bus station is located on the banks of Ashtamundi lake having various inter-state bus services.
By rail : Kollam railway junction connects it to important cities of Kerala.
By air : Kollam is 71 kilometers from Trivandrum airport.