Location: Kollam
Top Things to do in Kollam
What to do and see in Kollam, Kerala: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Kollam (IPA: [koɭɭəm]) or Quilon (Coulão), formerly Desinganadu, is an old seaport and city on the Laccadive Sea coast of the Indian state of Kerala. The city is on the banks Ashtamudi Lake. Kollam has had a strong commercial reputation since the days of the Phoenicians and Romans. Fed by the Chinese trade, it was mentioned by Ibn Battuta in the 14th century as one of the five Indian ports he had seen during the course of his twenty-four year travels. Desinganadu's rajas exchanged embassies with Chinese rulers while there was a flourishing Chinese settlement at Kollam. In the 9th Century, on his way to Canton, China, Persian merchant Sulaiman al-Tajir found Kollam to be the only port in India visited by huge Chinese junks. Marco Polo, the Venetian traveller, who was in Chinese service under Kublai Khan in 1275, visited Kollam and other towns on the west coast, in his capacity as a Chinese mandarin.
Restaurants in Kollam
1. Amritapuri Ashram
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Jatayuppara Sree Kodanda Rama Temple
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Jatayuppara, situated in Kollam dist., Kerala, is the holy hill where the noble bird Jatayu fought a valiant battle against the demon king Ravana. Now, it is home to the world's biggest sculpture of Jatayu & a temple of Lord Shri Ram is being rebuilt after reconsecrated in the '70s, by Swargeeya Swami Sathyananda Saraswathy. A grand International Sree Rama Cultural Complex is also proposed.
Reviewed By vishnun2020 - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
The temple and the ambiance will definitely refresh your mind, a must getaway place. Worth going in the evening.
3. Thangassery Light House
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4.5 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By AnilK3472 - Kochi (Cochin), India
well a very beautiful place to visit. there is a lift to reach just below the top. then you have to climb two flight of stairs. the view is breathtaking. go in the evening to avoid the harsh sun. the breakwater is an excellent place for a really long walk. you may see lot of mongoose roaming around. some beautiful graffiti adorn the rocks on the breakwater. take lot of water and snacks with you.
4. Sree Venkatachalapathy Temple
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
5. Sri Mahaganapathi Temple
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By ammu888 - Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India
Unniyappam you get here as prasadam is a delight, its cooked right in front of the idol and a highly reveed prasadam amoung devotees, like Ambalapuzha Pal Payasam and Sabarimala Aravana and Ada. Its an ancient temple and a must visit for all Ganesha devotees, a usual place for Sabarimala devotees also.
6. Infant Jesus Cathedral
7. Jatayu Earth's Center
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4.5 based on 126 reviews
Jatayu Earths Center Incorporates all aspects of tourism, offering a complete God’s own Country experience to each one of you. Spread across 65 acres of land, Jatayu Earth's Center has elegant and mesmerizing elements that lures you for a visit!
Reviewed By mohammedshafi2019 - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
This is an amazing place, excellent amazing views, very clean and professionally managed place, international standards. Must visit
8. Kaleelil Kudumbam- Moolasthanam of Areekkavu Bhagavathy Temple
9. Port Kollam Church
10. Kulathuppuzha Sastha Temple
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