A hoary history etched in a setting of scenic splendor "KOLLAM" is a rich historical tapestry woven in a verdant waterscape.
Quilon or Kollam, an old sea port town on the Arabian coast, stands on the Ashtamudi lake. Kollam, the erstwhile Desinganadu, had a sustained commercial reputation from the days of the Phoenicians and the Romans. Fed by the Chinese trade, it was regarded by lbn Batuta, as one of the five chief parts, which he had seen in the course of his travels during a period of twenty four years, in the 14th Century.
Once a city of palaces, Kollam has been known to the outside world, by the time honored proverb, "Once you have seen Kollam you would no more need your illam ( home )".
Some interesting places to visit are ..............
Port Tangasseri Jatayu Para (rock) Sasthamkotta Lake and a few more.....Palaruvi Water Falls, Kollam Beach, Adventure Park, Back water cruising etc...
The district has a tropical humid climate, with an oppressive summer and plentiful seasonal rainfall. The hot season, lasting from March to May, is followed by the southwest monsoon from June to September. The northeast monsoon occurs from October to November. The rest of the year is generally dry.
