Kollam

Paravur
13 km south of Kollam

Famous for coir production center and fishing.

Kalayapuram
34 km from Kollam, on the way to Kottayam from Kottarakara

It is believed that old Kalayan royal family were ruled from this place, hence the name Kalayapuram.

Thangassery
Near college road
5 km away from Kollam

Place of historical importance, with old 18th century churches, light house and remnants of Portuguese and Dutch forts.

Oachira
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32 km north of Kollam in NH47

Famous temple & mosque, a unique pilgrim center and handicraft center. Oachira padanilam was the battle field of Kayamkulam Rajas.

Sasthamcotta
Near college road
19 km from Kollam

Biggest freshwater lake in Kerala.

Mayyanad
10 km south of Kollam

Famous for its shrines and temples.

Kundara

A prominent place in Kollam famous for industries.

Mannadi
24 km east of Kollam

Famous as the place where Veluthampi Dalawa laid down his life.

Karunagappally
27 km north of Kollam in NH47

Famous mosque and dome of martyrs, a unique pilgrimage center. Old military station of Kayamkulam Rajas.

Neendakara
8 km north of Kollam

Famous for its fisheries industries.

Amritapuri Asramam

A Hindu pilgrim center for worshipers of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi.

Kottarakkara
27 km northeast of Kollam

Erstwhile capital of Elayadathu Swarupam, a ruling family. Famous for Kath Kali a dance drama.

Chavara
14 km north of Kollam on NH47

Famous for the mineral sand and place of Catholic saint Sister Alphonsa.

Aryankavu
73 km east of Kollam

Pilgrim center, old trade route for merchants from either sides of western Ghats, famous for shrine of Lord Sastha, fine sculptures and mural paintings.

Thenmala
66 km east of Kollam
on the way to Shencottah, it is also reachable from [[Trivandrum]]

Dam site with dense forest is famous for eco tourism.

Alumkadavu
26 km from Kollam

Scenic place, with blue green stretches back water, coconut palms, back water cruise, house boats, Ayurvedic treatment centers.