Top 9 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Kollam, Kerala

February 19, 2022 Janette Largent

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.
Restaurants in Kollam

1. Amritapuri Ashram

Main Road Amritapuri Parayakadavu, Kollam 690546 India +91 476 289 7578 http://www.amritapuri.org/ashram
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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. Sri Mahaganapathi Temple

Kottarakkara, Kollam India +91 474 245 7200 http://www.kottarakaratemple.org
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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.

4. 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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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

5. St Thomas Fort

Tangasseri Town, Kollam India
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St Thomas Fort

6. The Cave Temple at Kottukal

Kottukal, Kollam India
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

The Cave Temple at Kottukal

7. Vilappuram Bhagavathy Temple

Chathannoor, Kollam India
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

8. Panmana Ashram

Thevalakkara-Kuttivattom Rd, Kollam 691583 India +91 476 267 0930 http://www.panmanaashram.com/
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

9. Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple

Thamarakulam, Kollam India
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

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