Kollam 7-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kollam Beach
   15 mins (4 km) from Kollam Junction Railway Station

   A scenic, sandy beach with many water activities such as kayaking, parasailing and beach volleyball available.

2. Day 2: Munroe Island
   1 hour 15 mins (29 km) from Kollam Beach

   An idyllic island with scenic canal cruises available, kayaking and a vibrant coconut fibre industry.

3. Day 3: Palaruvi Waterfall
   3 hours (78 km) from Munroe Island

   A popular waterfall located in a forest area and a perfect place for swimming, trekking and bird watching.

4. Day 4: Ashtamudi Lake
   1 hour 15 mins (41 km) from Palaruvi Waterfall

   A scenic lake that's great for boating, fishing and exploration of its quaint backwaters villages.

5. Day 5: Thangassery Lighthouse
   1 hour (26 km) from Ashtamudi Lake

   An iconic lighthouse with stunning views and a museum to learn about the history of lighthouses.

6. Day 6: Vijaya Beach Park
   30 mins (12 km) from Thangasseri Lighthouse

   A fun-filled amusement park close to the beach with activities for people of all ages.

7. Day 7: Munroe Thuruthu Island
   1 hour 30 mins (47 km) from Vijaya Beach Park

   A remote island with beaches and fun outdoor activities for visitors of all ages.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Kollam Beach (2 hours, free)
• Munroe Island (3 hours, Rs. 400 per hour for canal cruise)
• Palaruvi Waterfall (4 hours, free)
• Ashtamudi Lake (3 hours, Rs. 500 for boating)
• Thangassery Lighthouse (2 hours, Rs. 20 for entry)
• Vijaya Beach Park (4 hours, Rs. 50 entry fee per person)
• Munroe Thuruthu Island (5 hours, Rs. 1000 for a group of 4 for kayaking)
Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 2450 per person

Useful tips

For those with less time, consider skipping Thangassery Lighthouse and instead spending extra time at Munroe Island or the beaches on day 1 and day 5. For those with more time, consider adding a visit to Thenmala Eco-Tourism Centre or Kerala's backwaters to explore more of the area.