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Situated 71 kilometers from Thiruvanantapuram, Kollam is the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. The city is the capital of Kollam district. It was originally called Quilon and is the oldest port in the Malabar Coast. The Ashtamudi Lake covers a large portion of the district. Here you can avail of the longest backwater trip from Kollam to Alappuzha. Kollam is also the hub of cashew processing and trading in Kerala.the entire region is a natural paradise with lakes, rivers, forests and hills enchanting scores of tourists every year. The hotels in Kollam offer good accommodation to the tourists . The city is well connected by railway, roads and ferries with other parts of Kerala and India. The Thiruvananthapuram airport is 71 kilometers away.
The first class hotels provide you with all the modern amenities you can expect in any international hotels. The rooms are usually a fine blend of tradition and modern style and are equipped with modern amenities like attached bathrooms, hair dryers, color television, satellite channels, and direct telephone. Almost all the hotels in Kollam provide facilities like airport transit, car rentals, tour assistance, concierge services, laundry and dry cleaning, 24 hour help desk, high speed internet connectivity, baby-sitting services, conference and banquet facilities with all the audiovisual equipment. The staff is multilingual and tourists generally have a good experience as far as efficiency of services is concerned.
The quality of food served in the restaurants in the hotels of Kollam is usually first rate. Tourists can savor the local delicacies on offer. International cuisine is also available at all the hotels. The hotels also have bars which offer a wide variety of drinks and cocktails to the guests.
For smaller budgets, there are many budget hotels in Kollam. These offer good services at modest rates. These hotels are usually located close to the Ashtamudi Lake and are getting increasingly popular among international tourists.
There are a host of recreational activities to look forward to while you are in Kollam. The hotels provide excellent massage parlors where you are treated to traditional massage by experts. The backwaters of Kerala are famous the world over and have earned this Indian state the title of God’s own country. Boat rides in the backwaters are truly memorable experiences that tourists to Kollam carry home with them. Visitors can also indulge in various adventure activities like biking, hiking, and excursions. The hotel staff assists guests in arranging for all these activities.
There are many sightseeing options in Kollam. It is an important religious centre and many temples are located in and around the city. The city also has many churches and mosques of historic importance. The Thangassery lighthouse, Mahatma Gandhi beach and park, and Amritapuri are famous tourist destinations. The Ashramam picnic village is the centre of tourist activities.
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