Kollam
district, the oldest ports on
the Malabar Coast, is also famous
for its marine and cashew industries.
The port has a 144 feet tall
Thangassery Light House built
in 1902, which attracts a lot
of tourist attention. The Mata
Amithanandamayi Ashram at Vallikavu
in Kollam is an International
pilgrimage destination, known
for its educational and medical
institutes.
Besides being a major international
trading point, the place is
also a tourism attraction for
its wide collection of temples,
churches and mosques. Ananda
Valleeswaram Temple, Pullichira
Church established in 1700 AD,
Mahatma Gandhi Beach, Park at
Kochupilamoodu, Thirumullavaram
beach and Ashramam picnic village
are other places of tourism
value.
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