Distance from Kollam town
Thangassery is a place of historical importance situated 5 km away from Kollam town. 

Attractions
The churches here are pretty old, having been established in the 18th century.  The chief attraction of the place is the light house, built in 1902.  The 144 ft.  light house stands as a sentinel, warning seamen of the treacherous reefs of Thangassery.  The construction of a fishing harbour is in progress.  Thangassery was an enclave of the Portuguese, Dutch and British in succession.  The remnants of the Portuguese and Dutch forts still exits.

Distance from Kollam town
Located about 72km from Kollam. Thenmala is a small village at the foothills of Western Ghats and predominantly a forest area.

Attractions
Thenmala attracts foreign and domestic tourists with a host of attractions. The famous Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary is the most important ecotourism resource of Thenmala Ecotourism. This Wildlife Sanctuary is of about 100 sq. km. and harbors large varieties of flora and fauna.. Boating on the lake, a rope bridge, trekking, mountaineering, biking and a musical fountain. Thenmala is approachable both from Trivandrum and Punalur by road. Also nearby is a deer rehabilitation center where visitors can see deer in a forest setting and have a peep into a traditional tree house used by forest dwellers to escape harm from wild animals. Other places near Thenmala are Anchal, Punalur, Kamukumchery and Shenkottah.
The hottest months are March to May and the coldest, December and January. The maximum temperature during daytime in the hottest month is about 39oC. The daily temperature varies from 17oC to 35oC

Entry fee

One hour boating on the reservoir.
Entry fee- Indian - Adult (Rs. 50 + Rs. 10) Child (Rs. 30 + Rs. 5)
Foreigner - Rs. 100 + Rs. 100

Visit to the Adventure Zone
(Attractions - Elevated walkway, Nature trail, Lotus Pond, Adventure activities like River Crossing, Rock Climbing and Rappelling, Mountain Biking etc.)
Entry fee-Indian - Adult (Rs. 20) Child (Rs. 10) Foreigner - Rs. 50

At Deer Rehabilitation center
Entry fee - Indian - Adult (Rs. 5) Child (Rs. 3) & lookout Foreigner - Rs. 20

Visit to the Leisure Zone
(Attractions - Courts, Pathways, Plazas, Sculpture Garden, Board Walk)
Entry fee - Indian - Adult (Rs. 30) Child (Rs. 20) Foreigner - Rs. 100 

Musical dancing fountain
Entry fee - Indian - Adult (Rs. 25) Child (Rs. 15) Foreigner - Rs. 50

Soft Trekking
(07.00am to 4.0p.m. on all days) Duration – 2 hrs, Distance – 4 kms Route: Trekking to a Myristica Swamp Forest Patch Adult (Rs. 50/-) Child (Rs. 30/-)
Foreigner - Rs. 100/-) Maximum trekkers 19 Minimum No. 5 in one trip. Minimum charge Rs.250/- per trek

Distance from Kollam town
The famous waterfall in Kollam District is situated at Palaruvi near Aryankavu, Kollam - About 75 km from Kollam on the Kollam - Sencottah NH 208. Season to visit the places is from June to January.

Attractions
Literally, stream of milk - is one of Kerala's most picturesque waterfalls, cascading down a height of 300 feet. It is a favourite picnic spot for visitors from all over south India. The journey to Palaruvi through the dense tropical forest is a spellbinding experience.The surrounding mist-clad blue hills and green valleys form a stunning backdrop to the milk-white burst of foam whose muffled roar resounds through the otherwise tranquil virgin forest.

Distance from Kollam town
Paravoor, 20 kilometres from Kollam, is a narrow skirt of land stretching in between the backwaters and the sea. The famous Varkala beach is a mere 15 kilometres drive from here. Paravoor is well connected by road and rail

Attractions
Paravur is one of the beautiful places in the district with its beach and its cultural heritage. Arabian Sea is the west border for Paravur. Coir, Cashew, Fishing and Bricks are the important industries.Paravur has the largest natural Backwater lakes (the Paravur Kayal) in South Asia. It has a number of tourist resorts, with facilities for boating, swimming and surfing. Fishing is permitted, but requires permission. Visit to nature cure centre where the Treatment is based on the age old legacy of Naturopathy. People from all parts of India and around the world come here for treating various diseases the natural way. It is run by professionals in the field and the treatment is absolutely free. Country boat ride is an exciting experience in this place.

Distance from Kollam town
40 km from Kollam town, Varkala is the only place in southern Kerala where one can find cliffs adjacent to the Arabian Sea.

Attractions
Varkala is famous for its 3,500 year old Janardanaswamy temple. The temple is located close to the Papanasam beach, which is considered to have holy waters which wash away sins. The temple has an ancient bell removed from a shipwreck, donated by the captain of the Dutch vessel which sank near Varkala without causing any casualties. Another major landmark in Varkala is the Sivagiri Mutt, established by the great social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. The best times to go, are of course in the season, when the beach extends out all around the cliff face for 500 meters.

Distance from Kollam town
An island sorrounded by Kallada River and Ashtamudi Lake.It is also known as Munrothuruthu. Can be reached from Kollam By Road 25 km or by District Tourism Promotion Council run boats through Ashtamudi Lake.

Attractions
Munroe Island is found at the confluence of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River, in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most picuresque village of Kerala.Blessed with a number of criss-cross canals and zig-zagging water channels; this Island plays a host to so many migratory birds. There is yet another rare chance to see the traditional Indian spice plants. Coir making is a home industry to almost all the village people.

Distance from Kollam town
The residence and headquarters of Matha Amrithanandamayi Devi, is situated at Amrithapuri near Vallikavu which is 29 kms from Kollam Town. The ashram is accessible both by road and boat.

Attractions
The Birthplace of Matha Amrithananthamayi, 'Amma', comforts the hearts of thousands of people with her unconditional love. She has inspired many humanitarian activities all over the world. This international pilgrimage destination is known for its educational and medical institutes and for the personality of Matha Amrithananthamayi who is also called the hugging saint for her habit of embracing her disciples.

Distance from Kollam town
Alumkadavu is 23 km from Kollam, Alumkadavu is half way on the route to Alappuzha from Kollam.

Attractions
This quiet little backwater village in Karunagapally town is famed for its boat building yard. It is here that the gigantic kettuvallams (cargo crafts of rural Kerala) were built. Today the kettuvallams which were long replaced by modern means of transport have been converted into houseboats.

Kottukal Rock Cut Cave Temple
Kottukal Kal Thrikovil Cave Temple features a rare entity among the temple architecture of Kerala, cave temples is few and arouses great curiosity. The one at Ittiva at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district is one such temple, virtually carved out from a gigantic piece of rock, lying in the middle of a paddy field. From a distance this architectural wonder gives the impression of a sleeping elephant.

This rock cut temple represents the vibes of an ancient culture and also the traditional artistic excellence prevalent at that time. The temple known as Kottukal Kal Thrikovil Cave Temple has two square rooms with the main deity of Lord Ganapathy in between. The other deities include Lord Siva in the form of Siva Lingam, Hanuman and Nandikeswara. A Mandapam (roof) in front of one of the rooms stands testimony to the skill of those who build this temple from a single piece of rock. The temple premise also has a well that never dries up.

Mayyanad Temples
Mayyanad is noted for its shrines and temples. The most important of the nine temples here is the Subramanya Temple at Umayanallor. The shrine is said to have been consecrated by the great Hindu philosopher Sree Sankaracharya. There are frequent buses from Kollam to Mayyanad.

Ariyankavu Sree Sastha Temple
Situated on the Kollam - Shenkottai road, Ariankavu is famous for the shrine dedicated to Sree Sastha. Mandala Pooja and Trikalyanam celebrated in the month of December are the main festivals here. There are frequent buses to Ariankavu from Kollam.

Ochira Parabrahma Temple
The unique feature of this famous pilgrim centre is that there is no deity or idol at the famous Parabrahma temple dedicated to the Universal Consciousness. Ochira Kali in mid June and the twelve day Panthrandu Vilakku (twelve lamp festival) in November/December are the two main annual festivals. Ochira Kali is a mock fight enacted between groups of men dressed as warriors on the padanilam (battle field). They perform a martial dance standing in knee-deep water, brandishing swords and shields, and splashing water in every direction. There are frequent buses from Kollam and Alappuzha.

Sasthamkotta Sastha Temple
This vast fresh water lake surrounded by hills on three sides is the largest of its kind in Kerala. The ancient Sastha Temple which lends its name to the town, is an important pilgrim centre. There are frequent bus services from Kollam. Accommodation is available at the PWD Rest House.

Rameswara Temple
This temple which shows Pandyan influence in its design has inscriptions in Tamil, dating from the 12th to the 16th centuries. The Vyala monster sculptures in this temple give one the impression that the creatures are animate and actually climbing up the stairs with their outstretched paws.

Kulathupuzha Sastha Temple
Situated on a forest range on the Thiruvananthapuram - Shenkottai road, Kulathupuzha is known for the Sastha temple. The Vishu Mahotsavam in April/May is the most important festival. There are frequent buses from Kollam to Kulathupuzha. The Thenmala railway station is just 10 km from here.