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Kottukal Rock Cut Cave Temple: Situated on the Thiruvanant-hpuram-Kottayam
M.C.Road, this temple is an example for rock-cut cave temple architecture.
Thevally Palace: Built between 1811 and 1819 during the reign of Gauri
Parvathy Bai, this palace enjoys great significance in the history. The
erstwhile Maharaja used this palace during his visit to Kollam in order to
meet the British Resident.
Kollam Beach: A full range of lives and activities and some of the most
beautiful sceneries attract thousands to this beautiful beach. Kollam
(Quilon) is a charming old port city on the banks of the picturesque
Ashtamudi Lake. It is also known as the center of cashew industry.
Achancoil and Kottavasal: Achancoil and Kottavasal ranges, beautifully clad
with dense tropical evergreen forest, shola forest and sub-tropical grass
lands are truly an awe inspiring sight to any nature lover. At Achencoil
one can go for a soft trek to Khumbhavurutty waterfalls through the forest
tract enjoying the chirps of birds. On your way back pick-up a drift-wood of
your choice or a cute pebble as a souvenir. If you are in for greater
excitement, the denizens of Achencoil forest will show you the way to the
birth place of Achencoil River high up in the misty mountains. The Sree
Sastha temple on the banks of the Achencoil river and surrounded by the
woods is visited by thousands of pilgrims from far and near places.
Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary: It is the only wildl fR6