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Kadakkal
Kadakkal is a historic city located in the eastern part of Kollam district, Kerala. It is 44 km away from both Kollam City and Thiruvananthapuram.
Kadakkal at a Glance
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- Kadakkal Devi Temple
- Kottukal cave Temple
- Kilimarathukavu Temple
Kadakkal at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Kadakkal Devi Temple: Kadakkal Devi Temple is situated at Kollam District, Kerala, India. Kadakkal village is in the eastern part of Kollam District, Kerala.
- Kottukal cave Temple: Kottukkal Cave Temple, also known as Kaltrikkovil in Malayalam, is an existing example of rock cut architecture, built between 6th and 8th centuries CE. It is situated in the village of Kottukkal, near Anchal, Kollam district, Kerala in India.
- Kilimarathukavu Temple: Kilimarathukavu Shiva Parvathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kadakkal Kollam district, Kerala, India. The temple deities include the cult images of 'Dharma Shastha', and an epithet of Ayyappan is also present within the temple.
- Chadayamangalam: Chadayamangalam is a village located in Kollam district of Kerala state, India. It is located along the Ithikkara river and the MC road that passes across the major urban locations of Kerala.
- Kulathupuzha: Kulathupuzha is a town in the eastern part of the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is one of the important pilgrim spots linked with the legend of Sabarimala.
Sightseeing Places
- Kadakkal Devi Temple: Kadakkal Devi Temple is situated at Kollam District, Kerala, India. Kadakkal village is in the eastern part of Kollam District, Kerala.
- Kottukal cave Temple: Kottukkal Cave Temple, also known as Kaltrikkovil in Malayalam, is an existing example of rock cut architecture, built between 6th and 8th centuries CE. It is situated in the village of Kottukkal, near Anchal, Kollam district, Kerala in India.
- Kilimarathukavu Temple: Kilimarathukavu Shiva Parvathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kadakkal Kollam district, Kerala, India. The temple deities include the cult images of 'Dharma Shastha', and an epithet of Ayyappan is also present within the temple.
- Chadayamangalam: Chadayamangalam is a village located in Kollam district of Kerala state, India. It is located along the Ithikkara river and the MC road that passes across the major urban locations of Kerala.
- Kulathupuzha: Kulathupuzha is a town in the eastern part of the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is one of the important pilgrim spots linked with the legend of Sabarimala.
Temples
- Kadakkal Devi Temple: Kadakkal Devi Temple is situated at Kollam District, Kerala, India. Kadakkal village is in the eastern part of Kollam District, Kerala.
- Kottukal cave Temple: Kottukkal Cave Temple, also known as Kaltrikkovil in Malayalam, is an existing example of rock cut architecture, built between 6th and 8th centuries CE. It is situated in the village of Kottukkal, near Anchal, Kollam district, Kerala in India.
- Kilimarathukavu Temple: Kilimarathukavu Shiva Parvathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kadakkal Kollam district, Kerala, India. The temple deities include the cult images of 'Dharma Shastha', and an epithet of Ayyappan is also present within the temple.
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Kadakkal Devi Temple
Kadakkal Devi Temple is situated at Kollam District, Kerala, India. Kadakkal village is in the eastern part of Kollam District, Kerala.
Kottukal cave Temple
Kottukkal Cave Temple, also known as Kaltrikkovil in Malayalam, is an existing example of rock cut architecture, built between 6th and 8th centuries CE. It is situated in the village of Kottukkal, near Anchal, Kollam district, Kerala in India.
Kilimarathukavu Temple
Kilimarathukavu Shiva Parvathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kadakkal Kollam district, Kerala, India. The temple deities include the cult images of 'Dharma Shastha', and an epithet of Ayyappan is also present within the temple.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 38 km from Kadakkal.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Edamann railway station, about 21 km from central Kadakkal.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Kadakkal (Apr, May, Jun) averages 25–32°C with about 265 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Kadakkal (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–30°C with about 233 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Kadakkal (Oct, Nov) averages 23–30°C with about 343 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Kadakkal (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 23–33°C with about 33 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C.
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History
- Summary: Kadakkal is a historic city located in the eastern part of Kollam district, Kerala. It is 44 km away from both Kollam City and Thiruvananthapuram.
- Overview: Kadakkal is a historic city located in the eastern part of Kollam district, Kerala. It is 44 km away from both Kollam City and Thiruvananthapuram. State highway 64 passes through the town.
- Ancient History: Kadakkal is known for a long time, where one of the notable movements of Indian independence movement took place. Kadakkal Riot Case is listed by the Home Ministry, Government of India as one of the 39 movements that led to India getting freedom from the British Raj. known as the "Kadakkal Riot Case" and was led by Franco Raghavan Pillai.
Festivals
- Overview: Kadakkal is a historic city located in the eastern part of Kollam district, Kerala. It is 44 km away from both Kollam City and Thiruvananthapuram. State highway 64 passes through the town.
- Best Festival Time: The most comfortable months are December.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kadakkal is most comfortable in December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 36°C) and the wettest months are May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 38 km away. The nearest railway station is Edamann railway station, about 21 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Kadakkal Devi Temple, Kottukal cave Temple and Kilimarathukavu Temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 29°C to 36°C over the year, with about 2327 mm of rain in total.
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