❧ Tourist Attractions ❧


Ashtamudi Lake

Ashtamudi Lake (Ashtamudi Kayal), 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 (also described as octopus-shaped) water body, second only in size to the Vembanad estuary ecosystem of the state.

  • The 8 arms or channels of the Ashtamudi Lake are what gave it its name.
  • It is the entrance to the famous backwaters of Kerala and the houseboat rides here are extremely famous.
  • The Kollam to Alappuzha route is considered among the best in the backwaters. Cruises here give you a deeper look at the heart and spirit of the backwaters.
  • Let the local oarsmen take you on a special journey to rediscover your soul. The lush greenery and exotic biodiversity shall enchant you forever.
  • Getting there

  • Drive to this place from Temple:
  • Nearest railway station: Kollam Junction, about 2 km
  • Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 70 km

Tangasseri Lighthouse

The lighthouse is located on the coast at Tangasseri in Kollam city and is the one of the locations in India that still maintains Anglo-Indian culture. Tangasseri is home to remnants of an ancient Portuguese built coastal defence, the St Thomas Fort, a Portuguese Cemetery, a canal, the ancient Port of Quilon and the Infant Jesus Cathedral

  • Tangasseri Lighthouse or Thangassery Lighthouse is situated at Tangasseri in Kollam city of the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of two lighthouses in the Kollam
  • Getting there

  • Drive to this place from Temple:
  • Nearest railway station: Kollam Junction, about 5 km
  • Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 70 km

Kollam Beach

Kollam Beach, also known as Mahatma Gandhi Beach, is a beach at Kollam city in the Indian state of Kerala. Kollam Beach is the first 'Beach Wedding Destination' in Kerala.

  • An array of beach activities attract thousands of tourists throughout the year to this perfect beach setting offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea.
  • A port city and one time active harbour for Chinese ships and trade, Kollam Beach is home to Chinese fishing nets, Chinese water pots and sampan-like boats seen even today.
  • Getting there

  • Drive to this place from Temple:
  • Nearest railway station: Kollam Junction Railway Station is about 4 km
  • Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport is about 68 km

Jatayu Earth's Center

Jatayu Earth’s Center is the first joint effort by the Tourism Department of Kerala and Mr. Rajiv Anchal along with private equity holders to create a destination, which is a unique combination of all aspects of tourism and offers a complete Kerala, God’s own Country experience to every tourist.

  • The concept is the brain child of renowned film director, art director and sculptor Mr.Rajiv Anchal, and his team took ten years to meticulously design and complete this monumental project. Guruchandrika Builders and Property Pvt. Ltd. have leased the government owned land for 30 years to build and operate Jatayu Earth’s Center.
  • The giant concrete sculpture of Jatayu is built on a mighty rock named Jatayupara (para means rock in Malayalam). The colossal statue is 200 feet long, 150 feet wide and 70 feet tall, making it the largest functional bird sculpture in the world with an enter into the Guinness Book of World Records.
  • Jatayu Earth’s Center is a glorious example of sustainable and eco-friendly tourism in India. The hills, valleys, caves and vegetation spread across 65 acres remain almost unaffected even though a crowd-pulling tourist destination is built right there. Moreover, the Jatayu sculpture stands as a guardian to the hills and rocks by protecting them from mining. Hence, the name Jatayu Earth’s Center is most appropriate for this project.
  • Getting there

  • Drive to this place from Temple:
  • Nearest railway station: Kottarakara railway station is about 23 km
  • Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport is about 56 km

Thenmala Ecotourism

Thenmala an ecotourism destination is an ideal location for vacation seekers. Lush green forest Park, Adventure Park, Children’s Park, Butterfly Safari, Musical Dancing Fountain, Boating, Trekking, Hiking, Night Camping galore the attractions.

  • Thenmala village located in the valley of Western Ghats amidst evergreen forests of Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary is 72kms from Thiruvananthapuram and 62 Kms from Kollam.
  • Visit the “Honey Hills”. In local parlance "Then" means honey and "Mala" means hillock.
  • The hottest months are March to May and the coldest, December and January. The maximum temperature during daytime in the hottest month is about 39oC. The daily temperature varies from 17oC to 35oC.
  • Getting there

  • Drive to this place from Temple:
  • Nearest railway station: Punalur Railway Station is about 21 km
  • Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport is about 75 km

Varkala Beach & Cliff

The cliff overlooking the Varkala beach — a unique sedimentary geo-morphological structure in an otherwise flat Kerala coast — and the surrounding areas are on course to become India’s first national geopark under a Geological Survey of India (GSI) initiative to preserve geologically important sites in the country.

  • Varkala Cliff is famous for the awesome view of sunset. The place is surrounded with cafes, restaurants, snacks bars, hotels, clubs and variety of casual bikinis and trousers shops.
  • Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasham Beach is a beach in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, along the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean.
  • Getting there

  • Drive to this place from Temple:
  • Nearest railway station: Varkala railway station is about 3 km
  • Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport is about 42 km