Location: Kollam
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The 9 Best Nature & Parks in Kollam, Kerala
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.
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1. Palaruvi Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By RamanaMurthy_NV - Chennai (Madras), India
One of the Great attraction near Thenmala.. Awesome location... There is a reception centre near Aryankavu check post.. They are providing van facility to reach the Palaruvi waterfalls.. ₹ 50 per person.. The drive to the waterfalls is most scenic.. through thick green forest.. Well maintained near falls.. There are guards always alert you.. You can get some snacks.. Don't miss when you are visiting Thenmala..
2. Sasthamkotta Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Azvin_ashok - Thiruvalla, India
Very Good place for sunrise and sunset . Canopy ride through the lake will give romantic feeling .. Avoid the boating after 11 to 4 .
