January
3.4 - 23.5 °C
February
6.0 - 26.5 °C
March
9.5 - 31.9 °C
April
13.8 - 38.6 °C
May
18.4 - 42.6 °C
June
20.4 - 43.4 °C
July
21.5 - 39.1 °C
August
20.9 - 36.0 °C
September
19.1 - 35.2 °C
October
14.3 - 33.9 °C
November
8.8 - 30.0 °C
December
4.7 - 25.6 °C
Major Airports :
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
Kochi International Airport (COK)
State :
Kerala
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Major Airports :
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
Kochi International Airport (COK)
State :
Kerala
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The heritage of Kerala
Discover nature in its most pristine form in the fourth largest city of Kerala, Kollam. This heritage city of Kerala is blessed with exotic beaches and a wide network of backwaters that crisscross the land. A boating ride through the backwater is a mesmerising experience. Along with its water escapades, Kollam also offers you a beautiful opportunity to absorb the rich culture of the native.
Kollam City
Celebrations galore in the city
The Panmana Pooram is one of the most auspicious festivals that attracts thousands of travellers voyaging through the T.S. Canal every year. The festival is marked with a procession of around 50 elephants and is a majestic sight in itself. Paripally Kodimoottil Gajamela is the “Festival of elephants”, and is a grand spectacle of a convoy of elephants decorated with silk parasols (muthukuda), swaying white tufts (venchamaram) and peacock feather fans (aalavattom). Malanada Kettukazhcha is dedicated to Duryodhana, the antagonist in the epic “Mahabharata” and draws huge crowds who come to witness the 70 to 80 ft tall decorated structures.
Kollam Pooram marks the end of the 10 day-festival of the Asramam Shree Krishna Swamy Temple on the occasion of Vishu, where thousands of enthusiasts flock the field with their elephants decorated in vibrant colours. Kottamkulangara Chamaya Vilakku is a unique festival in which thousands of men dress up as beautiful ladies, to seek the blessings of the Goddess Bhagavathy.
Tokens for memories
As an old port, Kollam will provide you the rich abundance of spices and herbs. You will not want to miss taking cashews from the cashew capital of the world. Wide range of curtains will remind you of the beautiful heritage of the city. The curtains and upholstery are perfect for home décor and are what Kollam is famous for. Kollam shops buzz with colourful handmade and artificial jewellery.
Attractions
worth a thousand stories
A trove of
fascinating facts
A trove of
fascinating facts
The mortal remains of the former Bishop of Quilon, Fr. Bishop Jerome M. Fernandez are also buried in the Infant Jesus Cathedral.
