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The Ashtamudi Lake is the congregation of eight backwaters. It is known as the gateway to the well-known Kerala Backwaters. It is also a popular destination for houseboat cruises.
Situated on the northern backwaters of Kollam, Karunagappally is the place where the ‘Kettuvalloms’, better known as the houseboats, are made.
This is the birthplace of the eminent spiritual guru, Matha Amritanandamayi. The ashram, built on a five-acre plot, includes a post office, bank, and library.
This temple is one of its kind because it neither has a main shrine nor an idol to be worshipped.
This temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. The monkeys in the surrounding woods are respected as they were once believed to be the loyal followers of Dharmasastha.
Varkala, located 40 km from Kollam, is famous for its Sivagiri Mutt, the final resting place of Kerala’s renowned social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru. It is also well-known for its Papanasam Beach.
Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district, Kerala.
Munroe Island or Mundrothuruthu is an inland island group located at the confluence of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River in Kollam district, Kerala. It comprises eight small islets with a total area of about 13.4 km².
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