Kollam
        The district has immense tourist potential as it is blessed by nature's bountry.It has beautiful beaches and backwaters meandering rivers,lovely lakes,majestic mountainslush forests and fertile plains with vast green fields.The graceful chinese fishing nets hanging over the Ashtamudi lake is a great bliss to us.The boat ride from kollam to Alappuzha is a thrilling one.

ARIYANKAVU:-The Hindu pilgrim centre is located 70km east of Kollam.The famous Sastha temple attracts thousands of devotees during the Mandalapooja.

KOLLAM:-The early travellers mention kollam port as the largest in the world and it's market as one of the finest in India.The sea port has trade links with yhe Arab,China,Greek,Roman and later with Portuguese and British.It also the main cashew trade centre

ASHTAMUDI LAKE:-This is one of the magical backwaters of the state.KTDC offers internationally popular Backwater cruise between Kollam and Alappuzha.There is also severeal house boat holiday packages.

OACHIRA:-This is a famous hindu pilgrim centre.Oachira Kali is a mock fight enacted between groups of man,highlighting their martial skills

SASTHAMKOTTA:-It is situated on the right of kallada river.There is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.

VALLIKAVU:-Matha Amrithanandhamayi Ashram of Amrithapuri