Places to Visit in Kollam

Papanasam Beach - Varkala

Varkala is the second-best Kerala beach resort after Kovalam. Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasham Beach, is a cliff beach situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Often called the Pearl of the Arabian Sea, this is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea.

Matha Amrithanandamayi Ashram

The ashram is situated at Amrithapuri near Mallikavu. This Math has a beautiful temple and facilities for more than 700 devotees to stay at a time. The main deity worshipped at the temple Mata is called as Ammaby by the devotees all over the world.

Thenmala Dam

The surroundings of Thenmala Dam are developed under eco-tourism development activities. It is also selected by World Tourism Organisation as one of the best eco-friendly projects in the world. Thenmala means honey hill. the honey collected from Thenmala forest is famous for its medicinal values.