Kollam 5-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Ashtamudi Lake
    25 minutes (10.6 km) from Kollam city centre

    Begin your trip with a relaxing boat ride along the beautiful Ashtamudi Lake. Enjoy the serenity of the lake and take in the lush greenery that surrounds it. Visit the coir making factories nearby to observe traditional techniques of coir making by skilled artisans.

  2. Day 2: Palaruvi Waterfalls
    2 hours (76.4 km) from Ashtamudi Lake

    Spend your day at Palaruvi Waterfalls, which translates to 'stream of milk.' Enjoy a refreshing dip in the cool waters and take stunning photos of the cascading waterfall. Take a nature trail to see the flora and fauna in the surrounding forest. Finish the day with a picnic lunch by the waterfalls.

  3. Day 3: Thangassery Light House
    55 minutes (26.9 km) from Palaruvi Waterfalls

    Visit the historic Thangassery Light House today. Climb up to the top to catch 360-degree panoramic views of Kollam and the surrounding area. This lighthouse dates back to the 1900s and has an attached museum that provides land's history.

  4. Day 4: Munroe Island
    40 minutes (16.3 km) from Thangassery Light House

    Get off the beaten path and visit Munroe Island - a hidden gem in Kerala's backwaters. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride to see the local village life and observe coir weaving and prawn farming by the locals in traditional ways. Don't forget to indulge in some delicious local food which includes fish, tapioca, and prawns.

  5. Day 5: Kollam Beach
    35 minutes (13 km) from Munroe Island

    End your trip with a relaxing day at Kollam Beach. Take a long walk along the shore, build sandcastles, or even try some water sports such as kayaking or parasailing. Taste some beachside snacks and catch the beautiful sunset to end your trip on a high note.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ashtamudi Lake (3 hours, free entry)
  • Palaruvi Waterfalls (6 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Thangassery Light House (2 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Munroe Island (5 hours, INR 500 per boat)
  • Kollam Beach (3 hours, free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 570 per person

Useful tips

Add a day trip to the Paravur Lake, enjoy the traditional Kalaripayattu martial arts show and taste the local cuisine of Chavara. If you have fewer days, cut down on your trip to Palaruvi Waterfalls or skip Thangassery Light House, providing more time at Munroe Island or Kollam Beach.

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