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Living in Kollam, Kerala:
Tips for Moving and Visiting

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If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Kollam, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked 20 people living in Kollam what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:

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My city is flourished with scenic beauty and a bunch sociopaths. There is some historic places which would give you a virtual treat. Spring is the best season to jump into our area. Our place is much popular for the culinary skills, especially with the sea foods. It has a variety of cultural as well as traditional practices which you would find interesting and you could explore it with complete freedom.

Know about the temples here. They should also know about the beach, ashtamudi lake, lighthouse, jadayu rock, a good harbour where we can find lots of fishes, Shenduruny wildlife sanctuary, Thenmala dam, Palaruvi waterfalls, Punalur iron bridge, etc. It is an interesting place which attracts many tourists.

Roshan, says: 2020

Kollam is the fourth largest city in Kerala and the fifth largest in terms of corporation area. It is known for cashew processing and coir manufacturing. Ashtamudi Lake is considered the southern gateway to the backwaters of Kerala and is a prominent tourist destination at Kollam. Kollam, known for its vibrant coasts, cashew factories and fish delicacies would be one of the favourite destinations of any travel enthusiast.

Be ready to have lots of fun if anyone is thinking about coming to my city. In my city the world’s largest bird statue is located and it’s name is Jatayu Nature park. It has many adventure activities going inside the park and we can reach the bird via cable car too. It’s the most amazing place to visit if anyone is considering in moving here.

Khushi, says: 2020

Kollam is filled with a wide range of people from different cultures. There is a zoo, which is one of the major attractions of the city and there are a lot of other tourist destinations which offer wonderful sights. The people here are very helpful and caring to others and we celebrate a lot of festivals.

Kollam is a developing city with lots of potential. Currently, several efforts are being taken to transform it to a popular destination tourists would love to frequent. Many malls, parks and other fun places are in construction. Kollam has many beautiful natural sites such as the gorgeous Thenmala Hills, the peaceful Kollam beach and so on.

Kollam is a very peaceful and beautiful place. It has a lot of scenery and amazing places anybody can enjoy. It is not a very developed place yet the people are very loving and the local food is amazing. Any first timer to this place will surely love to live here.

Jayakrishnan, says: 2020

Kollam, which is in Kerala, is in the farthest corner of Indian peninsula. It is calm and serene. Pollution is less here. My city has everything -lagoons, lakes, hills, rivers, sprawling paddy fields. People here are educated and well-meaning. My city’s cuisine is incredible, one of a kind. My city is a tropical paradise.

It is a small part of the state with many beautiful, places to visit and famous for its small scale industries. It is also well known for its backwater resorts with ayurvedic treatments. It has a diverse culture. It is also famous for its water racing during its harvest festival with a variety of programs.

Kollam is a mix of modern yet traditional values. Known as the Cashew City, Kollam has plenty of well grown cashew plantations, rubber plantations, etc. My city is well known for its backwaters and blue seas. Kollam has earned its fame for tasty cuisine, especially for fish dishes. Visiting Kollam would be an unforgettable experience for any traveler.

Shabana, says: 2020

Kollam is one of the beautiful districts in Kerala state. Kollam is famous for its backwaters and tourist destinations. We can see some pilgrim centres and ancient temples in kollam. My district also has a larger coastal area. Thirumullavaram beach, Azheekal beach, Kollam beach are our nearest beaches. Thankasseri, a place of high significance, houses several old churches said to have been established in the 1700s.

Hruday, says: 2020

Kollam is one of the most beautiful city and the fourth largest city in “God’s own country”. It has remarkable landmark which includes the great backwaters of Ashtamudi, Jadayu rock, a large coastal line, and so on. Ashtamudi lake is considered the southern to the backwaters of Kerala. Kollam is also one of the greatest tourist attraction.

The city which I live is kollam and it is nearly a coastal city. If someone is coming to my city he should have to know some basic English and have some rupee note in his hands, if he studies the native language Malayalam it is very useful.

Kollam has its own unique climate. Whoever planning to have a move to my city will love to live here. It’s a paradise with lots of tourist attractions. There’s no way one could let off a chance to stay here. Kollam is a city in the state of Kerala, on India’s Malabar Coast. It’s known as a trade hub and for its beaches, like lively Kollam and secluded Thirumullavaram. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum has artifacts tracing the history of the police force. Nearby, Ashtamudi Lake is a gateway to the Kerala backwaters, a network of waterways rich with vegetation. The striped 1902 Tangasseri Lighthouse has ocean views.

Shameem, says: 2020

Someone moving to Kollam should know the local language Malayalam as the common people does not know English or other languages. finding a house is difficult here. Like any other Indian city vehicles are driven through the left. There is no airport in the city and the nearest airport is in the state capital Trivandrum.

Someone moving to Kollam should know about the potholes here. The roads are accident prone and the pollution is sometimes stifling. On a positive note, there is a beautiful lighthouse nearby, with a sprawling view of a spectacular breakwater. The local cuisine is another appealing aspect of this quaint little town that was originally renowned for its cashew nut factories and juicy prawns.

Akshita, says: 2020

If you are a food enthusiast or travel enthusiast, don’t bother moving here. Sadly my city is not good enough for those kind of people. But if you are interested in having peace and quiet and calm time with family, then this is the place for you.

Haseena, says: 2020

kollam is a beautiful city where one can find different cultures. Everybody is so friendly that you will face no difficulty as you are new here. There are also lots of tourist spots you can visit also you must different food which makes kollam so famous more than anything.

Srimathi, says: 2020

It’s a place which have an environment which provides the people with comfort and these areas of the city are been less polluted compared to other places. For moving on to my city is one of the best option that you will get. make it happen and we could catch up together.

Jeffrey, says: 2020

Kollam is a beautiful city. It is in Kerala, south of India. Kollam is famous for its beauty. There is a beautiful beach in Kollam. Mostly I spend my evenings at that beach. Kollam is also famous for cashews. There are so many cashew factories here. The people in Kollam are really simple and humble.

Puttayya, says: 2020

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