Kollam Tour Packages

TravelTriangle offers Kollam tour packages for you to browse and choose the best fit for your needs. Specially mapped out by our travel experts, these Kollam travel packages provide a hassle-free experience. They are easily customisable according to your convenience. Embark on a memorable Kollam Tour with TravelTriangle, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable exploration of this southern gem. You'll be tempted to plan another Trip To Kollam once you experience the beauty of these places.

Best Tourist Places To Explore In Kollam

Embark on a Kollam Trip and delve into the rich cultural and natural wonders that this ancient seaport has to offer. With our meticulously curated Kollam Holiday Packages, experience the beauty of Ashtamudi Lake, the historical significance of Thangassery Lighthouse, and the serene surroundings of Munroe Island. Here we have handpicked the top 6 places you can visit on your Kollam Tourism journey, offering a blend of cultural, historical, and natural attractions for a truly enriching experience.

1. Kollam Beach

What’s Special: Scenic beauty

Timings: 24/7

Transportation Option: Cab, auto

Kollam Beach is one of the largest beaches in South Kerala. Also known as Mahatma Gandhi Beach, it receives thousands of visitors every day. One can enjoy swimming and a boat ride at the beach, along with mesmerizing views of the sunset. Marine Aquarium, a first of its kind in Kerala, lies on the eastern side of the beach. It houses marine life in large tanks. A spacious Mahatma Gandhi Park with a clock tower is also situated next to the beach. Because of the presence of a lot of attractions at and nearby the beach, it is one of the most-explored spots in Kollam tour packages.

2. Ashtamudi Lake

What’s Special: Boat rides

Timings: sunrise to sunset

Transportation Option: Auto, cab

‘Ashta’ means ‘eight’ and ‘mudi’ means ‘coned,’ translating the Malayalam word Ashtamudi to ‘eight coned.’ The name indicates the lake’s topography with its multiple branches. Ashtamudi Lake, the second-largest lake in Kerala, resembles the shape of an octopus or a palm confiner. It is famous for its tiny islets and backwaters. One can spot luxury houseboats, palm trees, Chinese fishing nets, and coconut grooves from the shore. Kollam Boat Club also operates Boat cruises along the route of this lake. Kollam tourism packages include Ashtamudi Lake in their places to visit.

3. Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple

What’s Special: Architecture

Timings: 7 am to 11:45 am and 5 pm to 8 pm

Transportation Option: Cab, auto

Dedicated to Lord Rameswara (Shiva), Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple is decorated with stone and wood carvings, exhibiting Kerala-Dravidian style. It is one of the 108 Shiva temples in Kerala. Apart from Lord Shiva, other deities in the temple include Ganesha, the Snake Goddess, Krishna, Ayyappan, Navagraha, Rakshas, and Kartikeya. The festival of Maha Shivaratri is celebrated on a grand scale at the temple premises.

4. St. Andrews Church

What’s Special: Portuguese Colonial-style architecture

Timings: 6:30 am to 6 pm

Transportation Option: Bus, cab

St. Andrews Church is a Roman Catholic Church dedicated to Andrew the Apostle, also known as St. Andrews. It displays Portuguese Colonial-style architecture and is surrounded by the T.S. Canal on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Despite several renovations, the initial charm of the church remains intact. You must include St. Andrews Church while booking a Kollam Holiday Package.

5. Palaruvi Waterfalls

What’s Special: Breathtaking views, medicinal properties

Timings: 8 am to 5 pm

Transportation Option: Cab, bus

Cascading from a height of about 300 feet, Palaruvi Waterfalls is one of the prime tourist attractions in Kollam trip packages. Palaruvi means ‘stream of milk.’ A short walking trail from the parking area leads to the falls. The waterfall is rich in medicinal properties, surrounded by natural herbal groves and lush green valleys. Due to its ayurvedic properties, it is said that taking a bath here is beneficial for one’s body.

6. Munroe Island

What’s Special: Canoe Tour

Timings: 9 am and 2 pm (Cruise timings twice a day)

Transportation Option: Ferry

Located at the confluence of Kallada River and Ashtamudi Lake, Munroe Island was named after the British resident of Travancore State, Colonel John Munroe, who integrated many backwater regions by digging canals. Munroe Island is a group of eight small islets. One can explore the island by indulging in activities, such as a Canoe Tour, feeding prawns, eating authentic dishes of Kerala, fishing, and watching migratory birds. Munroe Island must be a part of your bucket list while booking a Kollam Travel Package.

Best Time To Visit Kollam

March to May

The climatic conditions in Kollam remain almost the same throughout the year except during the summer afternoons, which get scorching hot. It is the best time to indulge in water sports.

June to September

The rainy season from June to September in Kollam receives the highest amount of rainfall compared to other months when the amount is less. One can also experience thunderstorms during late monsoon.

October to February

The winter season is an ideal time to plan a trip to Kollam as the pleasant weather makes it suitable for sightseeing. January and February are the months with the longest days.