Kollam - Chavara

Kollam – Chavara houseboat tour has become one of the most popular Kollam attractions. Located at a distance of 14 kilometers to the north of Kollam, Chavara lies on the Kollam-Alappuzha Road. Chavara South is also an interesting place to visit from Kollam. The place can be reached via boats and the ride is extremely enthralling. Since Chavara South is an island on the Ashtamudi Lake, the only means of reaching it is via boats. There are also many houseboats that are available in the area for the convenience as well as the leisure of the tourists and visitors.

Houseboat tour from Kollam to Chavara gives a clear picture of the backwaters of Kerala. Cruising through the waters on a boat tour is definitely an experience of a lifetime. The Koilthottam port lies very close to Chavara and the presence of this important port has improved the industrial infrastructure of the place. Chavara in Kollam is known for the abundant stores of mineral sands. Large quantities of mineral sands are exported to various countries from Chavara, Kollam. Due to the availability of mineral resources, there are certain industries that are established in the area, namely Kerala Minerals, Indian Rare Earths, Metals and the Titanium Complex and The Kerala Premopipe Factory.