Popular tourist spot of country, Kollam is perfect blend of beauty and charm encapsulating numerous captivating tourist attractions

A famous district of Kerala, Kollam earlier known as €Quilion€ is enriched with picturesque beauty and charm. It is among popular backwater spot of country. Beside backwater, beaches, temples as well as churches are some other specialty of place. Heart winning beauty and charisma of place is often admired by tourist. National as well as international visitors are attracted to enjoy mesmerizing charm of place. Some popular attractions of this captivating district of Kerala are Karungappally, Oachira, Punalur, Thirumullavaram beach, Ashtamudi Lake, Rameshwara temple, Pullichira church, etc. Due to its location in southern part of country best time to visit is from September to February as during this time pleasant weather surrounds entire district.

Generally winters are considered best time to visit Kollam. Winters start from November and remain till February. This time is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities. The town is generally crowded by tourist coming for sightseeing and spending holidays in winters. House boat trips are popular during this time. During winters temperature varies from 15 to 30 degree Celsius and is suitable for various activities. From March you can feel rise in temperature signifying starting of summers. In March, sightseeing is possible due to less stroke of sun. One can enjoy sun bathing, water sports activities as well as surfing during month of March. Summers starts from March and remain till May. For budget vacations summer time is best. A famous festival Kollam Pooram is also celebrated in month of April. You can enjoy house boat trip as well as water sports activities in affordable and economical range during summers. In house boat, you can enjoy immense beauty of backwaters of Kerala.

From June monsoon starts and remains till August. For people interested in enjoying nature beauty best time to visit is rainy season. Now monsoon packages are also available for monsoon freaks. During this time greenery surrounds Kollam and natural beauty of place is increased. Ashtami Rohani, a vishnu festival is celebrated in month August. Muharam another prestigious festival is also celebrated in August.

For sightseeing, October and September are also accurate months with little showers. For houseboat trip these two months are also favorable. December, January and February are peak months when tourist activities are increased in town. Boat race as well as elephant march is organized in month of January. People are attracted from every corner of state to become part these events. For enjoying honeymoon best time to visit is from December to February. It is recommended to carry light woolen during winter months. Kollam is favorite holiday spot due to moderate type of climate and breathtaking charm.

For providing finest accommodation services many hotels and resorts are present. You can enjoy luscious food in many restaurants offering variety of cuisine. Kollam is among places which can be touched entire year. It is really a paradise where one can enjoy, relax and rejuvenate.

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