About Kerala
Kerala or Keralam is an Indian state, located south most on its west coast. It was created on 1 November 1956, by the States Reorganisation Act, combining various Malayalam speaking regions.
Kerala is probably the greenest place you will ever see. The coconut palms, the red tilted houses, the innumerable lakes and beaches will remain long lasting impressions to any visitor. The colorful festivals like ONAM & VISHU, various types dances like Kathakali, Kaikottikali, Mohiniyattom and Koodiyattam, martial arts like Kalaripayattu and wildlife sanctuaries are the other attractions. Ayurveda the 3000 year old system of medicine (recognized by World Health Organization as a system of alternative medicine), is becoming very popular all over the world. Kerala is a very attractive tourist place in Asia.
Legend says that Parasuraman, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu threw his axe into the sea from Gokarnam (near present Mangalore) and it is believed the sea retreated from where his axe fell to give birth to Kerala.
About Kollam
Kollam or Quilon (Coulão), formerly Desinganadu, is an old seaport and city on the Laccadive Sea coast of Kerala, India. The city is on the banks Ashtamudi Lake. Kollam has had a strong commercial reputation since the days of the Phoenicians and Romans. Fed by the Chinese trade, it was mentioned by Ibn Battuta in the 14th century as one of the five Indian ports he had seen during the course of his twenty-four year travels
kollam city attractions in & around
PUTHENKULAM ELEPHANT VILLAGE
Located around 5km away from Paravur on Paravur-Paripally road, Puthenkulam elephant village is one of the most popular tourist spots in Kollam. Acquiring area upto3.5 acres, the place is home to more than 40 elephants, including the tallest elephant of Kerala named Puthenkulam Ananthapadmanabhan. The place is flocked by Indian as well as International visitors in great numbers, particularly during winter months (November to March). In fact, it is a great lifetime experience to spend some happy moments with elephants and their mahouts.
ART OF LIVING ASHRAM
The Art of Living Foundation is a volunteer-based, humanitarian and educational non-governmental organization (NGO). It was founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.The Art of Living Foundation has centers in more than 156 countries. Art of Living offers several stress-elimination and self-development programs based on breathing techniques, meditation and yoga
THANKASSERI LIGHT HOUSE
Distance from global resort to Thankasseri Light House – 2.8 km
Thangasseri or ‘Dutch Quilon’ as it was called, was once a British enclave. Meaning ‘gold village’ in local parlance, this was the hub of a flourishing trade that used gold as currency. This seaside village of historic importance shelters the ruins of an old Portuguese fort and churches built during the 18th century. It is situated 5 km away from Kollam town in the state of Kerala.
THIRUMULLAVARAM BEACH
Distance from global resort to Thirumullavaram Beach – 2.9 km
Thirumullavaram Beach is one of the popular twin beaches in the city of Kollam and a beautiful tourism destination in the state of Kerala. The beach is situated at Thirumullavaram, an important neighbourhood of Kollam city. The beach is very famous for conducting the Karkidaka Vavubali rituals. Thousands of devotees arrive on the beach to perform the Vavubali Tharpanam every year. It is one of the most attractive beaches located in South India.
KOLLAM BEACH
Distance from global resort to kollam beach – 3 km
Kollam Beach is just 3 kms away from the resort .Many tourists choose this location to bath in the evening ‘s beauty and to savour the sun-set . There is a beautiful garden named Mahatma Gandhi Park with many playing equipments & a swimming pool .Light refreshments are available at Snack bars and icecream parlors attached to it. Fishing and allied activates in the surrounding areas offer invaluable insights into the local culture
ADVENTURE PARK
Distance from global resort to adventure park – 5 km.
The Adventure Park is a park for the children’s. It is situated at ashram on the boundaries of Ashtamudi Lake.
A lot of familes are coming there with their children for enjoying In holidays. We can see a lot of sculptur story teller at Adventure Park.
NEENDAKARA FISHING HARBOUR
Distance from global resort to neendakara fishing harbour – 8km
Neendakara is a famous fishing harbour located around 8 km from Kollam. From here you can see the Ashtamudi Lake joining the sea from the Neendakara Bridge and also the Chinese fishing nets silhouetted against the sky.
PANMANA ASHRAMAM
Distance from global resort to panmana ashramam – 17 km
Panmana Asramam has been acknowledged to be a unique and sacred centre of learning and service which has had the divine presence of SREE VIDYADHIRAJA PARAMA BHATTARAKA CHATTAMBI SWAMIKAL and SREE MAHA THRIPURASUNDARI DEVI. Panmana Asramam located 17 Kms. North of Kollam city nearby the National Highway 47, is the MAHASAMADHI PEEDOM of Sree Chattampy Swamikal. The Asramam in its present form was founded by the late Sri Kumbalathu Sanku Pillai, an ardent devotee of Swamikal. He was a great freedom fighter, political luminary as well as a powerful social reformer of Kerala State.
OCHIRA TEMPLE
Distance from global resort to ochira – 29 km
A pilgrim center also called as Dakshina Kasi. ochira is situated 29 km North of kollam and 3 km before kayamkulam, which has deep impressions of Advaitha philosophy. The parabrahma the Absolute reality is worshipped here which cannot be symbolized by an idol or housed in a temple. Hence there is no temple or idol for the presiding deity here. Its rich traditions and modern outlooks towards life ,cultural integrity and social harmony are the favourable reasons for the success of ochira to be a great spot in the tourism map of kerala. The ochirakali held in june and panthrandu vilakku Mahotsavam in November – December are crowd drawing festivals.
AMRITHAPURI ASHRAMAM
Distance from global resort to amrithapuri ashramam – 30 km
The Mata Amritanandamayi Math is the ashram in Amritapuri of the world-renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (known to most people simply as “Amma”). Amritapuri Ashram is the headquarters of Mata Amritanandamayi Math (MAM), Amma’s India-based spiritual and humanitarian organization, and the international headquarters of Embracing the World.
It is also home to an international community of more than 3,000 people. Permanent residents include monastic disciples and families from all over India and abroad. Inspired by Amma, they have dedicated their lives to attaining the goal of Self-realisation and serving the world. It is here that they live with Amma, imbibing her teachings, practicing meditation and participating in selfless service.
Amritapuri is also an international pilgrimage centre for people searching for solace, inspiration and inner peace. Thousands of people come to the ashram every day to experience Amma’s boundless love. Amma makes herself available day and night to meet everyone who comes, and to advise the disciples and volunteers managing the many humanitarian projects of Embracing the World. Daily, Amma leads the evening prayers and devotional songs. Several times a week, she sits with all the residents in meditation and holds open question-and-answer sessions on spiritual topics.
KOTTARAKKARA GANPATHY TEMPLE
Distance from global resort to kottarakkara – 32 km
Kottarakkara Which literally means the land of palaces, kottaram means palace and kara means Land, is a town and municipality in Kollam. The Kottarakkara town has a rich history linked to the early medieval period as well as a reputation as an important commercial, industrial and trading center. Kottarakkara lies 32 kilometres to the east of Kollam city center and 18 kilometres to the west of Punalur city on National Highway 208/220. It lies 35 kilometres north-east of Paravur.
PUNALUR HANGING BRIDGE
Distance from global resort to punlur hanging bridge – 48 km
Punalur is a city situated near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border in the Kollam district of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is situated on the banks of the Kallada River and derives its name from the Tamil words; punal, meaning “water” and ooru, meaning “city”, literally, “city of water”. It is about 48 kilometres north-east of Kollam and 75 kilometres north of Thiruvananthapuram. It is also known as the “Gateway of Western Ghats”.
THENMALA ECO-TOURISM
Distance from global resort to thenmala – 66 km
It is India’s first planned eco-tourism destination, which is gaining popularity due to its unique vistas, bio-diversity and functioning. Situated about 66 kms from kollam, the Thenmala Eco-Tourism shares its resources with the famous Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary at the foothills of the Western Ghats.
