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It may not be the commercial hub of Kerala, but Kollam still is an important city. Known as Quilon in the earlier times, it used to be a significant seaport witnessing trade with the traders of Phoenicia, Arabia, China, Greece and Rome. Kollam is today famous as the processing part of the fascinating Kerala, popular for its Cashew trade. It is also an important hub for the State's marine products industry, with the port of Neendakara being the centre for trawlers and ice plants.
Situated some 71 Kms from the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram along the coastline of Ashthamudi Lake, Kollam is host to some beautiful buildings and structures. The most notable and astoundingly beautiful feature of Kollam is the Ashthamudi Lake that covers around 30% of the city. One enjoys a variety of backwater tours offered by the city on this wondrous Lake. The eight hour long journey on boat from Kollam to Alappuzha is a must for anyone who visits the Fascinating Cityof Kollam in Kerala, South India.
Kottangulangara Chamayavilakku, a famous festival in a temple near Kollam witnesses hordes of people every year. The huge rock Jatayupara, the place from where Indian Classical dance originated Kottarakkara and the Rameshwara Temple are all there in Kollam for the tourists to explore.