Kollam is often called as gateway of backwaters of Kerala; the old port town situated on the coast of Arabian Sea offers a perfect location for enjoying with families and friends a weekend gateway and was famous for international trade of spice. This place is land of poorams and processions with decorated elephant and one can witness this in the festivals conducting between December and May. Kollam offers Number of temples and historic places which shows our traditions and culture a perfect example of traditional Indian architectural style.

Famous holiday spots which attracts most of the tourists are;-

Thangasseri (Beach);- To get respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life it is a perfect spot where one can sit and watch the water waves and take a lap in it.

Alumkadavu (Backwater);- this place is famous for its boat building yard and a beautiful picnic centre.

Ashramam Picnic village;- located in splendid 200 year old guest house campus and it is one of the main centre of recreational activities and this place offers adventure park, boat club, children’s park and much more to hangout with.

If one really wants to see the south Indian culture and taste the delicious south Indian food this place is a perfect destination.