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.