Kollam, Ancient seaport city in Kerala, India
Kollam extends along the banks of Ashtamudi Lake, featuring numerous waterways that connect residential areas with commercial districts across the urban landscape.
The city gained prominence in the 9th century when Persian merchant Sulaiman al-Tajir documented it as the sole Indian port receiving large Chinese vessels.
The city maintains 600 cashew processing facilities, earning its designation as a global center for cashew production and export operations.
Travelers can reach Kollam through Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, located 75 kilometers south, or via Kollam Junction railway station's extensive network.
The Ashtamudi Craft and Art Festival occurs each December at Asraman Maidan, presenting national artists through exhibitions and demonstrations.
Location: Kollam district
Founders: Rama Varma Kulashekhara
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Website: http://kollamcorporation.gov.in/ml
GPS coordinates: 8.88795,76.59550
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:48
Kollam Beach
1.6 km
Puttingal Temple
11.3 km
Tangasseri Lighthouse
3.3 km
Kottankulangara Devi Temple, Chavara
12.2 km
Adventure Park, Kollam
1.6 km
St Thomas Fort
3.1 km
British Residency
1.5 km
Eight-Point Gallery Cafe
1.5 km
Thevally Palace
2.4 km
The Raviz Hotel, Kollam
2.9 km
Mahatma Gandhi Park
1.5 km
Anandavaleeswaram Temple
2.6 km
Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium
663 m
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum
427 m
Chinnakada Clock Tower
557 m
Children's Park, Kollam
1.3 km
Kalidasa Kalakendram
1.7 km
Ashram Sree Krishna Swamy Temple
1.7 km
Port Kollam Church
3.2 km
Cantonment Maidan
845 m
Sri Moolam Thirunal Palace
586 m
International Hockey Stadium, Kollam
1.1 km
Crowther Masonic Hall
1 km
Kollam Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple
2.9 km
Dutch Church, Munroe Island
10.5 km
Cashew House
1.2 km
Nehru Park, Paravur
11.7 km
St. Antony's Church, Vaddy
2.2 kmReviews
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