Kollam Backwaters

Kerala is a land of natural beauty and is rightfully synonymous as ‘God’s own country’ throughout every nook and corner of the world.

There are several backwaters to further enthrall the tourists who arrive at Kerala to visualize nature’s boundless beauty.

One such mesmerizing backwater is Kollam Backwaters. Kollam was an ancient port on the Malabar Coast and also a prominent port of the ancient times. It is presently famous for its cashew and marine industries.

The fascinating temples of Kollam draw lots of tourists all around the world as they are built in an extremely elaborate and traditional method.

The Kollam Backwaters are situated at a radius of 71 kilometers from the city of Thiruvananthapuram to its north. Kollam is an important destination for tourists all over the world. The distinguished Asthamudi Lake covers 30% of the city’s area and also makes the city the most appropriate portal to Kerala’s backwaters.

There is a long eight hour trip to Alappuzha from Kollam. These eight hours just rocket past the riders and they stunningly find themselves at the end of the trip. This is Kerala’s longest backwater cruise and also gives lots of rest and refreshes the mind as well as the soul as it passes through lush green backdrops.

Lots of Kerala travels or travel related tours take the opportunity to bring the tourists to visit Kollam backwaters as this is a significant ancient backwater for decades. Moreover, the travels depict this place as a reputed trading as well as cashew nut meting out place.

Besides this the Ashtamudi Lake is also the most preferred place and an ideal place for the tourists to visit. Traveling by boat from Kollam to Alappuzha backwaters is filled with glittering water lilies and glazing lotuses that gives company throughout the travel.

The shoreline of this district Kollam being an ancient port on the Malabar Coast is the hub to the country’s trading and processing of cashew industry as well as the state’s marine produce industry.

Kollam was historically the main center of a thriving mercantile community and this is evident from the Chinese fishing nets used along the backwaters. This evidence signifies the trade links Kollam has with China.

Visitors who wish to enjoy traveling backwaters should hire a Kettuvallam and relaxingly enjoy the Kollam backwaters where they may get an opportunity to view rare birds, ducks and enjoy the lush foliage, palm trees and coconut groves and the azure water is really beautiful. Kollam takes its visitors far away from the buzz of routine life and honors the tourists with its solitude and peace.