Kollam - Anchal



The Kollam-Anchal backwater tour is famous for the Mudi festival. The festival is celebrated every 12 years in the Bhagavathy temple. This much awaited festival is observed with great pomp and glory. During the festival, a procession starts from the Kadakkal Temple located in Kadakkal. The demonstration ends at the Arakkal Temple of Anchal. People from various corners visit the place during the Mudi festival. Tourists embark on a houseboat journey from Kollam to Anchal during the time of the festival. While visiting Anchal, one can also visit this temple, where various other festivals are also celebrated.

Anchal is well known for its thriving cattle market. Held twice in a month, the cattle market is visited by numerous villagers and also by the tourists visiting the place. The houseboat tour to Anchal from Kollam is also enjoyed by nature lovers. The serene atmosphere of the region has been attracting many visitors for a long time.