Backwaters of kollam

Kollam was earlier known as Quilon in Kerala, it is an ancient port which is located on the edge of


Kollam in Kerala is one of the places where excellent networks of waterways begin, from the famed Ashttamudi Lake which is also the second largest Lake in the state of Kerala. Kollam apart from its fascinating network of canals, lakes and rivers is also renowned for cashew industries, the other industries are marine, coir, matchbox, coconut oil and cane.

The Houseboat Kerala and backwater tour from Kollam to Alappuzha is the longest cruise. This baiter ride from Kollam to Alappuzha takes 8 hours and is an adorable ride, passes through lakes, canals water-bound villages. The acclaimed "Cheenavala" or Chinese fishing nets can as well be apparent forth the backwaters with lotuses and water lilies growing in the water, water birds calling from the banks and otters splashing and playing in the water.

This celebrated bank commune accepted for its abyssal and cashew industries was one of the oldest ports on the Malabar bank and a major all-embracing trading point. A large segment of this town is covered by the acclaimed Ashtamudi Lake, acclaimed for its boat building yard. It is actuality that the gigantic Kettuvallams (cargo boats of rural Kerala) were built. Today the Kettuvallams which were continued replaced by modern agency of transport, accept been adapted into houseboats. This backwater is the home of the accomplished artisans who crafted the astronomic Kettuvallams in yester years.


the Ashttamudi Lake. Traders from every nook and cranny of the world visited Kollam in the ancient times as far away from the Arabia, Greece, China, Rome and Phoenicia. Then the Portuguese built a trading post here at Kollam, then the British and the Dutch set up their factories to export spices, coir, ivory and sandalwoods. Kollam in Kerala is one of the most sought after tourist destination and is as well a gateway to the fascinating Kerala backwaters. Visitors can see the tourist attractions of Kollam on trip to Kerala with their backwater tours.
The district as well has some absorbing celebrated remains and amount of temples built in the acceptable adorned architectural style. Majority part of this historical town is covered by the acclaimed Ashttamudi Lake, making it the gateway to the arresting Backwaters of Kerala.

Located 71 km north of Thiruvananathapuram, Kollam is adorable backwater destination of Kerala. The most prime characteristic of this town is Asatashthamudi Lake that encompasses about 30 % of Kollam town. The backwaters which extend from this lake are absolutely beautiful. While your cruise to Kollam, enjoy yourself into an adorable houseboat ride up to Alappuzha, which takes 8 hours.