Kollam
Kollam was formerly known as Quilon. The city is located on the shores of Lake Ashtamudi. It is an old seaport and city on the Laccadive Sea coast. The city is a charming city with backwaters and picturesque landscapes. The city is home to a cashew manufacturing industry. It is often regarded as the gateway to the back rivers of Kerala. The Kollam was a major center of the spice trade in the 9th century. It is one of the oldest ports in the Arabian Sea. There is a treasure trove of natural wonders and historical buildings.
Kollam was a developed port during the Cher dynasty. The city then became the capital of the Killion Kingdom. A church in Kollam is considered to be the home of one of the seven churches founded by St. Thomas. The port of Kolam was founded in 825 by Mar Sabir at Tange Surrey. During the later stages of the Chera monarchy in Kerala, Kollam emerged as a center of trade and politics.
Visiting place in Kollam
Ashtamudi Lake
Ashtamudi Lake
This lake is the second largest lake in the state of Kerala. It is believed that the lake has eight branches hence the name Ashtamudi Lake. The branches of this lake turn into a single channel that meets the Arabian Sea. The lake is also called the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. The lake is known for houseboats and backwater resorts. Lake Kollam is surrounded by palm groves and coconut groves. To the right of Kollam Lake is a historic port. This place is used by local fishermen in Malayalam using Chinese fishing nets known as Chinese wala.
Kollam Beach
Kollam Beach
The park was inaugurated on January 1, 1961, by the then Vice President of India, Zakir Hussain. Kollam Beach is also known as Mahatma Gandhi Beach. The beach also features a park of international standard, the Mahatma Gandhi Park. Kollam is one of the three beaches in South Kerala with a lifeguard outpost. Kollam Beach is the first ‘Beach Wedding Destination‘ in Kerala.
Infant Jesus Cathedral
Infant Jesus Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church. This church is a historic church. The church was built by the Portuguese in 1614. The church is located in Tangasseri. The infant Jesus Cathedral was formerly known as Bom Jesus Church.
Amritapuri
Shri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi was born at this place so an ashram has been built here. It is a collection of people from different cultures, speaking different languages, and following different religions. Amritapuri Ashram is a small village located on an island. The island is surrounded by backwaters and the Arabian Sea. The ashram is established in the country and abroad. The International of this Ashram is about 3000.
Jatayu Earth’s Center Nature Park
Jatayu Earth Center is also known as Jatayu Rock. Jatayu Nature Park has a sculpture of Jatayu which is considered to be the largest sculpture in the world. The park is open to the public on 17 August 2018. The park is designed to promote mythology and adventure tourism. The site has a 6D theater, digital audio deo-visual rooms, cable cars, and an Ayurvedic cave resort.
