Sightseeing in Kollam

Ashtamudi ("eight braids") is Kerala’s second-largest wetland ecosystem after Vembanad, its palm-fringed inlets used for coir-fibre retting, fishing and clam harvesting alongside the houseboats and day cruise ferries that connect Kollam to Alappuzha, a route regarded as one of the state’s most scenic backwater journeys. Ashtamudi Lake sits at an elevation of 2 m. The most favourable months to visit are December, January, February, and March, when conditions are best suited for sightseeing. Nearby points of interest include Thangassery Lighthouse, Kollam Backwaters Cruise, and Neendakara Fishing Harbour. Other notable highlights include eight-hour houseboat cruise through eight lake arms, munroe Island’s narrow canoe channels and coir-making, and kollam’s 19th-century British Residency and clock tower.

Built in 1902 on a headland once fortified successively by the Portuguese and Dutch, Thangassery Lighthouse remains operational and open for a climb to its gallery, while the crumbling fort walls and an old cemetery nearby trace the area’s earlier role as a European trading outpost. Thangassery Lighthouse is typically explored in about 1-2 hours. The best time to visit is October to March. Nearby points of interest include Thangassery Cemetery, St. Thomas Church, and Thangassery Fishing Harbour. Other notable highlights include climb 144 steps for panoramic Arabian Sea views, explore crumbling Portuguese and Dutch fort ramparts, and watch fishing boats return to Thangassery harbour. It falls within Kollam, Kollam district, and Kerala, India.

Asramam Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is a Sreekrishna temple in the district of Kollam, Kerala, South India located on the shores of Ashtamudi Lake. Lord Krishna in the form of Navaneet Krishnan or Krishna with Butter is worshiped here. The temple sits on the top of a mount created by digging earth from a nearby place, which now forms the temple pond. Sub-deities include Swamy Ayyappan (a separate temple building with the 18 holy steps of Sabarimala present), Naga Devatas and Navagrahas. Kollam pooram is the culmination of a ten-day festival, normally in mid April, of Ashramam Sreekrishna swamy temple.

Anandavalleeswaram Sri Mahadevar Temple in Kollam city is one of the ancient Hindu temples in Kerala, India. Lord Siva and Goddess Anandavally are the main deities of the temple. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol of Lord Shiva. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala. It is located at Anandavalleeswaram, a major neighborhood of Kollam city, that comes to the west side of Kollam Collectorate.

Kollam Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple is located in the city of Kollam City in Kollam district, in Kerala, India. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Rameswara facing west. It is believed that Kollam Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva It is one of the two Rameswaram temples in 108 Shivalaya Sothram. The Amaravila Rameshwaram Sri Mahadeva Temple is the second Rameshwaram Temple. The temple is located in the village of Amaravila in Thiruvananthapuram District.

The Kolloorvila Juma Mosque, also known as the Kolloorvila Juma Masjid, is a Friday mosque situated at Pallimukku, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Kollam city centre, in the state of Kerala, India. The mosque is one of the largest mosques in Kerala and can accommodate more than 5,000 worshippers. This mosque is one of the top pilgrims praying mosques in kerala. Kolloorvila juma masjid has the most number of population in kerala in terms of membership. The Kolloorvila Juma Mosque, also known as the Kolloorvila Juma Masjid, is a Friday mosque situated at Pallimukku, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Kollam city centre, in the state of Kerala, India.

Thrikkadavoor Sree Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple in Thrikkadavoor, Kollam district, Kerala, India, dedicated to Shiva. One of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala, it is administered by the Travancore Devaswom Board. The temple holds an annual ten-day Srattu festival. Thrikkadavoor Sree Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple in Thrikkadavoor, Kollam district, Kerala, India, dedicated to Shiva. One of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala, it is administered by the Travancore Devaswom Board.

Ammachiveedu Murti Temple is a Hindu temple located in Tangasseri, Kollam in the Indian state of Kerala. This ancient temple is visited by devotees irrespective of their caste and religion. The temple stands out in that it has no idol for its titular deity. Ammachiveedu Murti Temple is a Hindu temple located in Tangasseri, Kollam in the Indian state of Kerala. This ancient temple is visited by devotees irrespective of their caste and religion.

Our Lady of Purification Church also known as the Port Kollam Church is a historic Roman Catholic church near Kollam Port in Kollam district of Kerala. According to ecclesiastical tradition the church was established by Thomas the Apostle in 52 CE along with six other churches in Kerala and these churches together are called Ēḻarappaḷḷikaḷ. The church follows Latin Rite and is in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Quilon. Our Lady of Purification Church also known as the Port Kollam Church is a historic Roman Catholic church near Kollam Port in Kollam district of Kerala.

A vestige of the Portuguese rule of Kollam, established in 1614. The Infant Jesus Cathedral is a historic Roman Catholic church established by Portuguese during 1614, situated at Tangasseri in the city of Quilon (Kollam), India. It is now the cathedral i.e the Seat of the Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Quilon, the ancient and first catholic diocese of India. The Church remains as a memento of the Portuguese rule of old Quilon city.

The Neendakara Bridge, located on National Highway 66 in Kollam district, Kerala, India spans 422.5 meters across Ashtamudi Lake. It was inaugurated on February 24, 1972, by T. Divakaran, the then Public Works Department Minister. The bridge includes a footpath and connects the Chavara and Kollam areas. It is the second longest bridge in Kollam district.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum is a museum that traces the history and growth of the police force in India. It is located just opposite the Kollam Junction Railway Station in Kollam, India. The museum is dedicated to barrister and statesman, Vallabhbhai Patel. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum is a museum that traces the history and growth of the police force in India. It is located just opposite the Kollam Junction Railway Station in Kollam, India.