Discovering Family-Friendly Kollam in 6 Days

  1. Day 1: Visit the Thangassery Lighthouse
    10 minutes (3.5 km) from Kollam Junction Station

    Check out the stunning 9-story lighthouse which was built in 1902 and offers an astonishing view over the Arabian Sea. Also, explore the park around the lighthouse that is perfect for a picnic with the family.

  2. Day 2: Experience the beauty of Ashtamudi Lake
    1 hour (24 km) from Thangassery Lighthouse

    Treat yourself with a backwater boating experience on Ashtamudi Lake and appreciate the natural beauty of the area with vast green landscapes and pristine blue waters. You can also buy fresh fish from local fisherman settled on the lake's shore.

  3. Day 3: Discover the Thirumullavaram Beach
    40 minutes (16 km) from Ashtamudi Lake

    The beach with its tranquil waters makes an incredible swimming spot for kids, and the soft sands are perfect for sunbathing. You can also indulge in various water sports activities like parasailing, surfing, and jet skiing at extremely budget-friendly prices.

  4. Day 4: Pay Homage at Kollam's Madathil lake shore Mosque
    30 minutes (5 km) from Thirumullavaram Beach

    Discover the traditional magnificence of a 100-year-old mosque, Madathil lake shore Juma Masjid with its intricate artwork and architecture. The mosque is located on the bank of the Ashtamudi lake, offering visitants a stunning view of the surroundings.

  5. Day 5: Visit the Mahatma Gandhi Beach
    50 minutes (20.8 km) from Madathil lake shore Mosque

    This iconic beach pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's visit in 1925, and the sand statue of Gandhi at the entrance is an iconic symbol. Often crowded on weekends, the beach offers food stalls, cultural performances, and music, making it a favorite spot for families to relax for the day.

  6. Day 6: Explore the Thenmala ecotourism area
    1 hour 30 minutes (63 km) from Mahatma Gandhi Beach

    Enjoy a day surrounded by Kerala's mesmerizing natural beauty with activities like boating, trekking, and exciting rope bridge walking inside the dense forests of Western Ghats. Home to an array of wildlife, you can spot an exotic variety of birds and animals.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Thangassery Lighthouse (1 hour, Rs. 20)
  • Ashtamudi Lake Boating (2 hours, Rs. 700 for 4 pax)
  • Thirumullavaram Beach (4 hours, Free)
  • Madathil lake shore Juma Masjid (1 hour, Free)
  • Mahatma Gandhi Beach (5 hours, Free)
  • Thenmala Ecotourism Area (5 hours, Rs. 300 per adult)
  • Total estimated cost: Rs. 1400 for 2 adults and 2 children

Useful tips

Suppose you have more time, visit the 144 feet tall Veerabhadra Swamy temple or the Amritapuri Ashram. You can subtract the visit to Mahatma Gandhi Beach if you have less time for sightseeing. Short-list the places you want to visit and check out the opening and closing hours before finalizing the itinerary.

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