Top Things to do in Kollam District
Top Hotels in Kollam District
- 1. Lake n River, An SKB Resort Munroe Island
- 2. Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa
- 3. Club Mahindra Ashtamudi
- 4. Hotel Allseason
- 5. Munroe Island Backwaters Homestay
- 6. Dheemahi Ayurvedic Centre
- 7. Kandamath Heritage Resort
- 8. The Quilon Beach Hotel & Convention Centre
- 9. Lake n River, An SKB Resort Munroe Island
- 10. OYO 19742 Hotel Dona Castle
Things to do in Kollam District, Kerala: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Kollam District, India including Experience Kerala, Kayaking in Paravur Lake near Varkala, 5 Nights & 6 Days Kerala Tour Covering Munnar, Aleppey Houseboat, Kovalam Beach, Kayaking in Paravur Backwaters of Kollam, Holy Cows,healthy Milk,a Learning Experience.
Restaurants in Kollam District
1. Experience Kerala
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy 8 days South India tour with 2 Nights Stay in Kovalam, 1 Night Stay in Kollam, 1 Night Stay in Alleppey Houseboat, 2 Nights Stay in Periyar, 1 Night Stay in Cochin.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis, Assistance during arrival and departure, Daily breakfast at hotel, All transfers including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car, Local English Speaking guide at Cochin, Boat ride at lake Periyar, One mineral water bottle per person per day, All currently applicable taxes including GST
Exclusions: Visas Fee (if applicable), Monument entry fees, Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature, Tips & Gratuities
Reviewed By Deeprag
Weather was awesome and the green beauty of jungle is a treat to watch, but the enjoyment at @Tiger lagoon resort property is something that can’t be forgotten, the food, the atmosphere and the service was worth paying.#TigerLagoonResort
2. Kayaking in Paravur Lake near Varkala
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Overview Paravur Backwaters is one of the lesser known, tightly kept secret locations in southern Kerala. The Paravur Backwaters is safe and a sheltered waterbody, without much influence of the tidal effects. You can be assured of the safety as the depth of the lake in general is not more than 10 feet and not wider than 1 km. This ensures you don't paddle out and lose orientation in unknown waters. There are no motorboats in the waterbody to cause wake or noise pollution. Paravur Backwaters is part of the West Coast Canal System and connects it to the NW3 National Waterway between Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. You will find it truly unique place to paddle as it is also the meeting point of sea water from Arabian Sea and freshwater from Ithikkara River. The paddling center is located on a tiny sandbar that sits between Arabian Sea and Paravur Backwaters with direct access to both waterbodies.
Inclusions: Private tour, Professional guide, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By louise24981
In February 2020 we spent 3 brilliant days kayaking with KIK - a tailor made trip was made for 2 of us to us fulfil our desire for a real river adventure and time also exploring in the backwaters. Communication with Dani, the director of SyZyGy, before the trip and his willingness to be flexible in adding extra distance was GREAT and unique! (no one else I contacted was willing to take us for more than a few hours) The starting location was very easy for us to access . All equipment - canoes, paddles, dry bags were good quality and well maintained. Our guide Alun was easy going and flexible. Our first day of 27kms was a BIG challenge because of the heat (the hottest feb on record in Kerala!) but we made good time and had a very warm welcome to Munroe Island at Green Chromide - where Sunaiya and Vipin made us feel very welcome and at home. Their cottage sits at the riverside where the Kallada River splits into two and runs down through west channel and east channel making it an Island. Exploring the backwaters at sunrise was interesting and nice and shady. A welcome contrast to day one's scorcher! Lunch waiting at Green Chromide was delicious and that evening we were invited by Vipin to join him in visiting some ceremonies that were happening on Munroe Island. I would recommend hat, sunscreen, long sleeves and even gloves if you're light skinned and are planning to spend time on the water in India. The sun here is HOT! Dani is really clued up on kayaking and really happy to create bespoke kayak trips. I would recommend him and SyZyGy to anyone who wants to have a real adventure in the backwaters :)
3. 5 Nights & 6 Days Kerala Tour Covering Munnar, Aleppey Houseboat, Kovalam Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This 6 days Kerala trip is designed for those who want to visit most attractive and interesting places in Kerala.This tour gives best experiences of Kerala - Munnar hill station, Alleppey backwater houseboat and Kovalam Beach.Other important aspect of the package are below. Munnar – Located at a height of 1450-1695m, this is one of the best hill stations in Kerala which tourist cannot avoid visiting. It stood first in the domestic and international tourism due to its greenery, tea plantations, waterfalls, view points, cool climate, mountains – combination of all these make Munnar No 1 destination. Houseboat in Alleppey is an experience beyond imagination.The main attraction of Alleppey is criss crossed canals, lagoons, villages on the banks of these canals, paddy fields etc Kovalam Beach – One of the best beach in Kerala. The lighthouse beach, howa beach etc are in Kovalam.You can also see the light house at Kovalam beach.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Ac hotel rooms except Hill Station (Munnar) on twin sharing basis with Daily Breakfast., AC car for all the transfers and local sightseeing as per the given itinerary., All the expenses related to the vehicle (toll, tax, parking, permits, driver batta,etc), Child below 5 yrs sharing same bed with parents will be complimentarily
Exclusions: The packages does not include Air/Train tickets, Airport tax, Entry fees , Monuments, Guide fees, Camera Charges, Massages, Elephant Safaris, Personal expenses like laundry, tips and telephone calls, Optional Tours, Travel Insurance etc., Optional activities mentioned in the itinerary & anything not mentioned in the above package., If drop back to Kochi airport Extra Rs 1000 will be charged. Price included till drop at trivandrum
Reviewed By MrAdamAli
Made the right choice by booking private houseboat with Sreestours :) The staff was very polite and facilities great. The boat was clean. The food was superb. Never had such tasty Kerela meals. Not to forget the best price!
4. Kayaking in Paravur Backwaters of Kollam
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 13 reviews
Overview Paravur Backwaters is one of the lesser known, tightly kept secret locations in southern Kerala. The Paravur Backwaters is safe and a sheltered waterbody, without much influence of the tidal effects. You can be assured of the safety as the depth of the lake in general is not more than 10 feet and not wider than 1 km. This ensures you don't paddle out and lose orientation in unknown waters. There are no motorboats in the waterbody to cause wake or noise pollution. Paravur Backwaters is part of the West Coast Canal System and connects it to the NW3 National Waterway between Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. You will find it truly unique place to paddle as it is also the meeting point of sea water from Arabian Sea and freshwater from Ithikkara River. The paddling center is located on a tiny sandbar that sits between Arabian Sea and Paravur Backwaters with direct access to both waterbodies.
Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By Vinod M
Syzygy is by far the best place to enjoy kayaking and canoeing in the pristine backwaters in the Ashtamudi - Paravur area. I did a multi-day kayak expedition covering Ashtamudi, Paravur lake and nearby places. The location is absolutely stunning with swaying palms, small islands and sandbars, and mangroves. I suggest you dedicate at least 3 hours to visit the small island with a temple and the mangroves and also do a tour of Ashtamudi. They have kayaks of different types - all of superior quality and canoes too for group paddling. The charges are reasonable and you'll find them professional and caring. Be ready to adhere to basic rules like using a life-jacket and not polluting the surroundings. If you are anywhere near Ashtamudi, Varkala, Kovalam, Kollam or Paravur this kayak tour is a must. I am definitely going again and next time would stay in their tents.
5. Holy Cows,healthy Milk,a Learning Experience
This is a unique learning experience for travelers of all age..... a full day excursion from trivandrum to JK Farms, one of the largest high-tech diary farms ,in Kerala. About 1hr 30 mts drive from Trivadrum by car , to visit the farm. 3 hours visit include the diary farm activiies and learn about cows from our expert tour guide 1. transportation by air conditioned car. 2.services of an English speaking tour guide at the farm 3. Entrance tickets to JK Farms 4. enjoy the special milk dessert at the end of the visit.
Inclusions: Round-trip shared transfer, Private tour, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Alex Thomas T
Excellent experience in the Corona period..thouroughly enjoyed... It is an awsome experience and learned about the traditional architecture of Travancore.... Worth Watching...
