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Kollam or Quillon is considered as the entry and exit point of the backwaters of Kerala. It is at a distance of 71 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Kollam is one of the oldest ports of the Malabar Coast and was once reputed as the international spice trade center. The renowned Ashtamudi Lake covers 30 % of Kollam and offers a wonderful opportunity of eight-hour long cruise from Kollam to Alappuzha. It is the longest and most exciting experience on the backwaters of Kerala. On the boat ride of the backwaters, you will come across the lotuses and water lilies and water birds playing with the water giving a colorful and fresh look to the water.
Kollam is also the largest producer of cashew in the state. The tourist places in and around Kollam are Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram, Sastha Temple, Mayyanad, Umayanallor, Thangasseri, Oachira, Alaruvi Waterfalls and Palaruvi.
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