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Backwater Tours: Kollam on the banks of enchanting Ashtamudi Lake makes the gateway to the georgeous back waters of Kerala. The 8 hours boat trip which passes through lakes, canals and waterbound villages from Kollam to Alappuzha is the longest and the most enchanting experience through the backwaters of Kerala. Cheenavala or Chinese fishing net can also be seen. DTPC operates boat cruises. Kulathupuzha:(64 Kms from Kollam town) Another famous Sastha temple on a forest range on the Thiruvanan-thapuram – Chenkotta route. The Vishu Mahotsavam in April is a very import festival. Thenmala railway station is 10 kms away. Alumkadavu Boat Building Yard: This boat building yard located near Karunagapilly on the northern backwaters of Kollam. It is famous for building house boats with all modern facilities. Jatayupura: A huge rock at Chadayam-angalam acquires its name from the mythical bird Jatayu in the epic Ramayana. It is believed that Jatayu, the legendary vulture king of Ramayana fell here, having de-limbed by Ravana after a stiff fight to rescue Sita, Rama’s bride. Accommodation Name Tariff (without Govt.Tax) Phone Kollam (0474) Aquasserenne [email protected] The Quilon Beach Hotel [email protected] The Raviz [email protected] Hotel Sea Bee [email protected] Nani Hotels [email protected] Sarovaram [email protected] Valiyavila Estate [email protected] Fragrant Resort [email protected] Nila Palace [email protected] Highland Hotel & Resorts [email protected] Ktdc Tamarind [email protected] Shine Tourist Centre 152 KOLLAM|TRADITION AND DESTINATIONS 4500-6500 www.aquasereneindia.com 7500-22000 www.qresorts.in 11000-30000 www.theraviz.com 550-2200 www.hotelseabee.com 1300-4250 www.hotelnani.com 4000 www.sarovaramkollam.com 1500-4000 www.kollamlakeviewresort.com 6000-18000 www.fragrantnature.com 2000-5300 www.nilapalace.com 1950-4750 www.highlandindia.com 990 www.ktdc.com 200-900 2512410 2769999 2751111 2744696 2751141 2704686 9847132449 2514000 2529301 2451442 2745538 2760691