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.
Alumkadavu Boat Building Yard
Situated on the northern backwaters of Kollam, Karunagappally is the place where the ‘Kettuvalloms’ better known as the houseboats, are made.
Amritapuri Ashram
This is the birth place of the eminent spiritual guru, Matha Amritanandamayi. The ashram built in a five acre plot holds a township that includes a post office, bank and library.
Ochira Parabrahma Temple
This temple is one of its kind because it neither has a main shrine nor an idol to be worshipped.
Sasthamkotta Dharmasastha Temple
This is a temple dedicated to lord Ayyappa. The monkeys in the surrounding woods are respected by the devotees as they were once believed to be the loyal followers of Dharmasastha.
Varkala
Varkala, situated at a distance of 40 kms from Kollam is famous for its Sivagiri Mutt, the final resting place of Kerala’s famous social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru. Varkala is also well-known for its Papanasam Beach.
Jatayu Earth's Center
Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala.
Munroe Island
Munroe Island or Mundrothuruthu is an inland island group located at the confluence of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River, in Kollam district, Kerala, South India. It is a group of eight small islets comprising a total area of about 13.4 km².