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Kollam Backwaters

Located 71 km to the north of Thiruvananthapuram, thishistoric coastline district known for its marine and cashew industries was one of the oldest ports on the Malabar coast and a major international trading point in day gone by.

The district also has some interesting historic remnants and anumber of temples built in the traditional ornate architectural style.

30% of this historic town is covered by therenowned Ashtamudi Lake, making it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala. The eight hour trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest backwater cruise in Kerala. The District Tourism Promotion Council here offers a wide range of backwater tours and cruises.

Alumkadavu :
Along the vast expanse of the Kayamkulam lakeis the pictures little village of Alumakadavu. This village is the home of the skilled artisans who crafted the enormous Kettuvalloms in yester years.




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