Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Kollam District, Kerala

September 15, 2021 Layne Dawes

Discover the best top things to do in Kollam District, India including Amritapuri Ashram, Jatayuppara Sree Kodanda Rama Temple, Thangassery Light House, Aryankavu Shastha Temple, Sree Venkatachalapathy Temple, Sri Mahaganapathi Temple, Kottarakkara Ganapathy Temple, Hanging Bridge Punalur, Infant Jesus Cathedral, Jatayu Earth's Center.
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1. Amritapuri Ashram

Main Road Amritapuri Parayakadavu, Kollam 690546 India +91 476 289 7578 http://www.amritapuri.org/ashram
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Amritapuri Ashram

2. Jatayuppara Sree Kodanda Rama Temple

Chadayamangalam Jatayu Junction, Chadayamangalam, Kollam 691534 India +91 94006 40315 [email protected] http://www.jatayuramatemple.in
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Jatayuppara Sree Kodanda Rama Temple

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

Thangasserry, Kollam India http://www.dgll.nic.in
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4.5 based on 301 reviews

Thangassery Light House

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. Aryankavu Shastha Temple

Near Palaruvi Waterfall, Thenmala India +91 475 221 1566
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Aryankavu Shastha Temple

5. Sree Venkatachalapathy Temple

Tirumala Ward Near District Collectorate, Kollam India
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Sree Venkatachalapathy Temple

6. Sri Mahaganapathi Temple

Kottarakkara, Kollam India +91 474 245 7200 http://www.kottarakaratemple.org
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Sri Mahaganapathi Temple

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.

7. Kottarakkara Ganapathy Temple

Kottarakkara India +0474 2457200
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Kottarakkara Ganapathy Temple

Reviewed By Harimohan55 - India, null

If you want to delve into the full history of temple try to stay one evening and night We did . As mentioned in other reviews there are two temples here . Original one and one built by Raja of kotarakara nearby Try to visit both Uniappams are available on all days expect on udayasthamana pooja ie dawn to dusk pooja by any devotee as offering On those days unnippams are given as prasadam only around 7.30 pm after nivedhiyam . Raja of kotarakara created Kathakali here to be an alternative to krishnanaatam kali of samorin . Unniganapathy idol made by perunthachan famous architect sculptor carpenter of temples palaces etc

8. Hanging Bridge Punalur

Shenkotta Road, Punalur 691305 India
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Hanging Bridge Punalur

9. Infant Jesus Cathedral

Vaddy-Pallithottam Rd Thangassery, Kollam 691007 India http://infantjesuscathedral.com/index.php
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Infant Jesus Cathedral

10. Jatayu Earth's Center

Jatayu Junction Jatayu Nature Park Road Chadayamangalam, Kollam 691534 India +91 90725 88713 [email protected] http://www.jatayuearthscenter.in
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4.5 based on 126 reviews

Jatayu Earth's Center

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

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