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Thangasseri (5 km from Kollam town): This seaside village
of historic importance has the ruins of an old Portuguese fort and churches
built in the 18th century. The Thangasseri Lighthouse is open to visitors from
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. There are buses at 15 minute intervals from Kollam town.
Rameshwara Temple: This temple which shows Pandyan influence in its design
has inscriptions in Tamil, dating from the 12th to the 16th century. The Vyala
monster sculptures in this temple are carvings which give one the impression
that the creatures are animate and are actually climbing upstairs with their
outstretched paws.
Mayyanad (10 km south of Kollam town): Mayyanad is noted for its shrines
and temples. The most important of the nine temples here is the Subramanya temple
at Umayanallor. This shrine is said to have been consecrated by the great Hindu
philosopher Sree Sankaracharya. There are frequent buses from Kollam to Mayyanad.
Sasthamkotta (29 km from Kollam town): The vast fresh water lake here
is the largest of its kind in Kerala. The ancient Sastha temple which lends
its name to the town, is an important pilgrim centre. There are frequent bus
services from Kollam. Accommodation is available at the PWD Rest House.
Ochira (34 km north of Kollam town): The unique feature of this famous
pilgrim centre is that there is no deity or idol at the famous Parabrahma temple
dedicated to universal consciousness. Ochira Kali in mid June and the twelve
day Panthrandu Vilakku in November/December are the two main annual festivals.
Ochira Kali is a mock fight enacted between groups of men dressed as warriors
on the padanilam (fighting spot). They perform a martial dance standing in knee-deep
water, brandishing swords and shields and splashing water in every direction.
There are frequent buses from Kollam and Alappuzha.
Kulathupuzha (64 km from Kollam town): Situated on a forest range on
the Thiruvananthapuram - Shenkottai road, Kulathupuzha is known for the Sastha
temple. The Vishu Mahotsavam in April/May is the most important festival. There
are frequent buses from Kollam to Kulathupuzha. The Thenmala railway station
is just 10 km from here.
Thenmala (66 km east of Kollam): The area is covered by dense forest,
rubber and tea plantations. An Eco Tourism Development Project is under implementation
here. Thenmala is also a dam site.
Ariankavu (70 km from Kollam town): Situated on the Kollam - Shenkottai
road, Ariankavu is famous for the shrine dedicated to Lord Sastha. Mandala Pooja
and Trikalyanam celebrated in the month of December are the main festivals here.
Palaruvi Waterfalls(75 km from Kollam town): Palaruvi which means "milky
stream" makes its `milky way' down the rocks, falling from a height of
300 feet. The Palaruvi woods is a beautiful picnic spot. There are frequent
buses to Ariankavu from Kollam. The PWD Inspection Bungalow and the KTDC Motel
offer comfortable accommodation.
Thirumullavaram Beach (6 km north of Kollam town): This secluded beach
is a beautiful picnic centre and has frequent bus connections to the town.
Matha Amrithanandamayi Ashram, Vallikavu: The residence and the headquarters
of Matha Amrithanandamayi Devi, one of India's female gurus, is situated at
Amrithapuri near Vallikavu. The ashram is accessible both by road and boat.
Picnic Village: This village is located at Ashramam, along the backwater
front, is the main centre of recreational activities in Kollam. The 200 year
old Government Guest House, an Adventure Park, the Tourist Boat Club, the Children's
Traffic Park and the Yatrinivas are situated in this vast tourist complex.
Kottukal Rock Cut Cave Temple (11 km from Chadayamangalam): This temple
situated on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kottayam MC Road is an idyllic example of
rock cut temple architecture.
Jatayupara: A huge rock at Chadayamangalam takes its name from the mythical
bird `Jatayu' in the epic Ramayana, who is believed to have collapsed on the
rock after failing in his attempts to thwart Ravana's kidnapping of Sita.
Kollam Beaches
The Thanagasseri Beach: ( 5 km from Kollam town) This seaside village
of historic importance has the ruins of an old Portuguese fort and churches
built in the 18th century. The Thangasseri Lighthouse is open to visitors from
1530 - 1730 hrs.
The Tirumullavaram Beach: (6 km from Kollam town): This secluded beach
is a beautiful picnic centre and has frequent bus connections to the town.
Allappuzha Beach: This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha.
The pier, which extends into the sea here, is about 140 years old.
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