Kollam

"Cashew Capital of the World"

About Kollam

Kollam is 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.

Thenmala

The place is world-famous because of the presence of the first eco-tourism centre in India.

Thenmala attracts foreign and domestic tourists with a host of attractions. Boating on the lake, a rope bridge, trekking, mountaineering, biking and a musical fountain Thenmala is approachable both from Trivandrum and Punalur by road.

Jatayu Earth's Center

Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala.

The statue is a representation of a legend, and symbolizes the protection of women, and their honour and safety.[9] It was designed and sculpted by Rajiv Anchal.

Ashtamudi Lake

Ashtamudi Lake, in the Kollam District of the Indian state of Kerala, is the most visited backwater and lake in the state.

It possesses a unique wetland ecosystem and a large palm-shaped water body, second only in size to the Vembanad estuary ecosystem of the state.