Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations 2014 Kerala Tradition & Destinations 2014 | Page 145

Area: 2579 sq kms
Population (2001): 25,84,118
Altitude: Sea level
Clothing: Tropical
Tourist Season: August to March

Kollam is a charming old seaport town in Kerala, on the
shores of the Arabian Sea, renowned for the natural
beauty of its Backwaters, Beaches, places of historical
importance and the tempting tastes of its much sought
after hygienically processed Cashew Nuts. From the
sandy beaches, along the tranquil backwaters, across
the emerald green mid-lands, through the grandeur of
tropical wet ever green forests to the top of gorgeous
lofty mountains. A lively and peaceful culture evolved
through centuries and matured through generation with
a bit of Austroloid to Aryan from Semitic to Dravidian
etc blended together and harmoniously woven with
threads of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christian,
to form a myriad hued cultural fabric. A tour through the
picturesque landscape and a journey into the vibrant
cultural life of the people offer a vivid but unique
experience. Attracted by her bounties many travelers
and traders from different corners of the world have
been visiting Kollam from time immemorial. If Sulaiman
(851 A.D), Marco Polo (13 th Century A.D) and Ibn Batuta
(14 th Century) had been attracted by the prosperity and
glory of Kollam, traders and merchants from China, Persia
and later Europe were lured by the rich spices of Kollam.
Telephone Access Codes
Chavara
Karunagapally
Kollam
Kottarakkara
Punalur

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