10 Places to Visit in Kollam

The first name on our Kollam tourist places list has to be Jatayu's Earth Centre. After all, it has the world's largest bird sculpture, spreading over 15,000 square feet of floor area. This phenomenon built by Rajiv Anchal serves as the main attraction at Jatayupara Nature Park. Once you’ve clicked as many pictures as you want in front of the sculpture, go see the 6D theatre, digital audio and the Siddha Cave Healing Centre. And if you want to indulge in adventure, you will have plenty of options here, like rock climbing, trekking, bouldering, zip-lining, archery, paintball and laser tag!

The next place on our Kollam sightseeing tour is the largest freshwater lake in the state of Kerala, the Sasthamkotta Lake. The lake got its name from the Sastham Temple located on its bank. And this temple is definitely a major attraction here! When you are at the lake, you can spend some time exploring the natural beauty and seeing the many fish that live here. You can also go boating and swimming here!

If you've always dreamt of having a beach wedding for the picturesque waves and the romantic photographs, Kollam Beach is the perfect site for your big day. Even if you are not getting married, this place on the list of Kollam beautiful places is too good to be missed! The serene views of the Arabian Sea lure all sorts of visitors from all sorts of places here. There's also a lighthouse called the Tangasseri Lighthouse and a park, both famous among tourists.

This octopus-shaped lake is one of Kollam’s most visited backwater lakes. As you may have guessed already, its name is a literal attribute to its salient features. ‘Ashta’ means eight, and ‘mudi’ means branches, suggesting that the lake has eight branches. This place is known for attracting tourists with its amazing boat rides and cruising opportunities!

This centuries-old temple is one of the most beautiful places in Kollam that will impress you with its ornate architecture and spiritual aura as soon as you visit. Lord Shiva is prominently worshipped at this temple despite it being famous as a Mahaganapathi Temple. What also makes this temple one of a kind is the rare prasadam it offers, called Kottarakkara Unniyappam.

If you want to fall in love with nature and wildlife all over again, you should check out the heavenly abode that is Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is actually a part of the Agasthyamalai biosphere reserve and is located in the Western Ghats of the Kollam district. Obviously, it houses numerous species of flora and fauna. And what can make your trip here even more exciting is the activities like jungle camping, trekking, jeep safaris and bird watching!

Kakkathuruthu is an exquisitely mesmerising island situated in Vembanad Lake. If you are an ardent bird-lover, this island will be an absolute treasure for you! The scenic views and engulfing nature all around make other activities like boating and fishing even more thrilling. And in between doing all the fun activities, you can get a taste of local delicacies from the stalls and little shops around the beach. Appam, puttu, crab roast, shrimp fry, so many things to eat!

Now we are at the heart of Kollam, Chinnakada Clock Tower. No doubt, it is one of the most famous tourist spots in the city. The tower has four faces in four directions, each with a clock. Its intriguing designs and colonial architecture will surely fascinate you.

This museum represents the police forces of Kerala and pays homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, famously known as the Iron Man of India. This museum displays arms and ammunition from the 18th and 19th century including various guns, bullets and machines. If you ask us, this is a great place to visit in Kollam that would enrich your historical interests.

For a day entirely packed with adventure and fun, Kollam's Adventure Park is a must. The best thing about this place is that it offers recreational activities for people of all ages without any restrictions. Here, you can enjoy boating, visit the British residency and also explore the art museum. If you are with your family, you can also turn your visit into a picnic, because this park is also known as Ashramam Picnic Village.

Whether you are in search of tourist places in Kollam for one day trip or two-day trip or a week-long vacation, you will not be disappointed. So, just pack your bags, come to the city and rest assured, you will have a delightful time!