Kollam is a city in the state of Kerala, on India’s Malabar Coast. It’s known as a trade hub and for its beaches, like lively Kollam and secluded Thirumullavaram. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum has artifacts tracing the history of the police force. Nearby, Ashtamudi Lake is a gateway to the Kerala backwaters, a network of waterways rich with vegetation. The striped 1902 Tangasseri Lighthouse has ocean views.Kollam fascinates you with its multitude of tourist attractions.

Kollam has one the best islands for a country boat cruise – the MUNREO THURUTH
Kollam has State’s best Mangrove Vegetation – ARIYAMTHENGU
Kollam has India’s first planned ECOTOURISM destination – THENMALA
Kollam has Kerala’s first ADVENTURE ZONE Centre @ JAYATYU EARTH’S CENTER
Kollam, with ASHTAMUDI as the lifeline, offers best WATER SPORTS FACILITY in the state.

Best Time To Visit Kerala

Kerala has three main seasons; summer, monsoon, and winter. However, tourists plan their visit around the year.

High season: The peak season of Kerala falls between September and March. During this time the weather is pleasant as the humidity and the heat is reduced. The Winter season is during November and January, this is the ideal time to enjoy the clear sky and to cruise through the backwaters of Alappuzha and Kumarakom.
Off-season: The summer season is during April and May. During this period the humidity and heat are high. This is not the ideal time to explore beaches, backwaters, or cities. Even hiking and trekking during this season are dangerous. Visiting Wayanad and Munnar are the main choices in this season, as the climate will be cool and calm in the mountain regions.
Ayurveda season: June, July, and August, the monsoon period is perfect for Ayurvedic therapy. The temperature during this period favors Ayurvedic massage and follows the recommended diet chart.

How To Reach Kerala

By Air: Kerala has four international airports that connect with the rest of the country. The airports, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram has flights operated by the major international and national airlines with flights to either of the cities. Emirates Airlines, Etihad, SriLankan, Malaysia Airlines Qatar Airways, aside from Air India, Vistara, AirAsia, GoAir, and each have flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Kuwait to Kerala.
By Rail: The major railway stations in Kerala include Shoranur Junction Railway Station, Ernakulam Junction Railway Station, Kannur Railway Station, Kollam Junction Railway Station, and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.
By Road: State-run buses connect Kerala with its neighboring states. The government-run buses and individual-owned Volvo AC seater, sleeper, and multi-axle buses are available to reach Kerala from other parts of the country.