South Kerala · Long cruises · Cashew country
Kollam
Ashtamudi's eight arms
Overview
About Kollam
Kollam marks the southern gateway of Kerala's backwater highway. Ashtamudi Lake — named for its eight arms — spreads across nearly 30 square kilometres. The Kollam–Alleppey backwater journey is one of the longest houseboat routes in Kerala and passes through remote villages, cashew plantations, and quiet lagoons rarely visited by tourists.
Highlights
What you'll see
- 01Ashtamudi Lake
- 02Jatayu Earth's Centre
- 03Thangassery Lighthouse
- 04Munroe Island village stays
- 05Kollam–Alleppey 8-hour cruise
Plan your stay
Cruise from Kollam
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More in Kerala
Other destinations to explore
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Venice of the East
Alleppey
The beating heart of Kerala's backwater country — narrow palm-lined canals, paddy fields, and the famous snake-boat races.
Bird sanctuary on the lake
Kumarakom
A cluster of islands on Vembanad Lake — quieter than Alleppey, with a renowned migratory bird sanctuary at its heart.
The rice bowl below the sea
Kuttanad
One of the few places on earth where farming happens below sea level. Paddy fields stretch to the horizon between narrow waterways.