Kollam or Quilon is a small and beautiful town situated on the Ashtamudi Lake, some 71 kms from Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. The town lies in the lower quarters, that is towards the south of the state. Kollam shares its eastern borders with the state of Tamil Nadu, the northern side is bounded by Pathanamthitta, southern by Trivandrum and towards the west lies the stretched out Lakshwadeep Sea.The place is connected with the rest of the state with continuous

railway lines and roads. The town can be seen as sandwiched between Ashtamudi Lake and the Lakeshwadeep Sea.

How to reach Kollam
Air
The nearest airport, Thiruvananthapuram, is 72km away..
Rail
Quilon is connected by rail with several important cities.
Road
Quilon is connected by road with many tourist centres in India.

Climate of Kollam
Kollam has a tropical humid climate, with an oppressive summer and plentiful seasonal rainfall. As is the case with other places of Kerala, winter is the best time to visit the place.

Specialty of Kollam
The most popular activity in Kollam is a cruise in her magnificent backwaters. One can experience the picturesque backwaters and village life of the place from close circles. An eight hour boat ride from Kollam to Alappuzha is the longest and the most thrilling backwater cruise amongst all the backwater destinations in Kerala.