Kollam Attractions



Kollam attractions play a significant role in promoting the tourism industry of Kerala. Kollam is one the most beautiful cities of Kerala that attracts many tourists from across the world. Kollam has a number of tourist attractions due to which it is included in the tour itinerary of Kerala. Among the major tourist attractions of Kollam that deserve special mention are: Thangasseri, Thirumullavaram Beach, Ashtamudi Lake, Palaruvi Waterfalls and many more.

Kollam is located along the edges of the Ashtamudi Lake. The Ashtamudi Lake is a tourist hot spot in Kollam. The Children's Traffic and Entertainment Park planned by NATPAC, is one of the interesting Kollam attractions. Along the shores of the Astamudi backwaters, the Adventure Park is situated which is an exciting place to spend time.

There are many religious places including temples, churches and mosques in and around Kollam. Some of the popular churches of Kollam are Our Lady of Purification church, Port Kollam Church, St. Antony’s Capuchin Friary at Tillery, Pullichira Church and Pattathanam Church. The Pullichira Church was founded in 1700 A.D. The Chinnakkada Palli is one of the oldest and most important mosques in Kollam. Some of the famous temples near the city are Oachira Parabrahma Temple, Chittumala Durgadevi Temple, Mukhathala Murari, Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple, Sakthikulangara Sree Dharmasastha Temple, Sasthamkotta Ayyappa Temple, Vadayattukotta Unichakkam Veedu Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Kadavoor Mahadeva Temple.