Known widely as the centre of country's cashew trading and processing industry, Kollam is a historic town thirty percent of which is covered by the renowned Ashtamudi Lake, making it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala. The 8 hour boat trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest and most enchanting experience on the backwaters. the momentous decision to introduce a new Malayalam era was convened at Kollam.
Kollam Beach :
The Kollam Beach also known as the Mahatma Gandhi Beach , was once a favorite settlement of the Portuguese , the Dutch and the English. This perfect beach settings offers a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. A port city and once an active harbour for Chinese trade ships, Kollam Beach is also home to Chinese Fishing nets, Chinese fishing nets, Chinese water pots and sampan -like boats seen even today.
