Attractions of Kollam The history of Kollam is as old as the beginning of religious and trade travels around the world. The town is too close to the Arabian sea and Kollam was known as a port city. The world-famous backwater tourism site Ashtamudi lake(courtesy to National Geographic channel) spread its eight branches is located in this Kollam and thereby Kollam is known as the Gateway point of Backwater tourism in India. Besides this, so many tourist destinations and sports are located in Kollam. The famous Palaruvi waterfalls, Thenmala eco-tourism, the famous Jadayu para are all the most important tourism sites. Excursion sites like Kollam lighthouse tangaserry the tallest as well as the oldest working lighthouse in India helps you to have a panoramic view of the city. The Adventure park, the Traffic & Children's park at Government guest house Asramom (the first declared heritage site in Kerala) is good enough to spend a day-long excursion activity featuring backwater riding, other adventure activities and PlayStation experience. Sea bath at Thirumullavaram where Hindu religious rituals practice. So many Ancient churches and mosques can be located in Kollam. The Church at Vadi near Tangaserry is believed to be the place where Thomas Sleha the first Prophet of Christianity lived. The famous Ayappa Temples like Kulathupuzha and Ariyamkavu etc are very near to Thenmala. The Achankovil temple is very close to Tamil Nadu. Neendakara indo Norwegian fish harbor is at Kollam. Amruthapuri where matha Amuruthanadhamai Devis ashram is located very close to Karunagapally. So Kollam is a Jewel in the heart of Kerala The Gods on Country.