Houseboat tours from Kollam takes the tourists on an exciting journey where they can enjoy natural beauty of Kerala, ‘God’s own Country’. There are many lakes around the city, Kollam, where one can embark on a journey by houseboat. The banks dotted with coconut and palm trees add to the beauty of the entire tour.
Some of the destinations in the city and its surrounding area, where houseboat tours from Kollam are made to the following destinations:
- Alumkadavu
- Edava Lake
- Thevally Palace
- Amritapuri
- Chavara
- Anchal
- Mayyanad
- Aryankavu
- Shasthamkotta Lake
- Paravur Kayal Lake
- Ashtamudi Lake
Kollam Backwater Tours
Some of the backwater tours, which are organized from Kollam, are:
- Kollam to Alumkadavu: It is located at a distance of 23 kilometers from Kollam. The houseboat ride to this place takes one through a beautiful small village of artisans and craftsmen.
- Kollam to Anchal: The journey from Kollam to Anchal is favored by the tourists for the Mudi festival, which is held at the Bhagavathy temple located there. Besides, the cattle market that takes place at the place twice in a month is also liked by the tourists.
- Kollam to Amritapuri: It is known for the shrine of Lord Sastha. Mandala Pooja in December witnesses maximum crowd in this temple. Palaravi waterfall, located at a distance of 5 kilometers, falls from a height of 300 meters.
- Journey along Edava Lake: One will be amazed to see the sea from close union while traveling on this lake.
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Last Updated on 9/15/2011
