Kollam, previously known as Quilon, is an enchanting backwater destination of Kerala. Located at 70 km from the capital Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam is a picturesque coastal district and a famous ancient port town of Kerala. Kollam is known for its exceptionally beautiful backwaters, lush tropical vegetations and the famous Ashtamudi Lake, which covers over 30% area of this historic town of Kerala. Also known for its world-renowned cashew industry, Kollam is referred to as the gateway to Kerala backwaters. Kollam also has some interesting historic monuments and beautiful temples built in the traditional ornate architectural style. Kollam backwaters attract thousands of tourists from all over the world, who visit the place to discover the hidden beauties of Kerala backwaters. Visit Kerala and enjoy an exciting Kollam Backwaters Tour with Kerala Backwaters and experience the nature at its very best.

Kollam is renowned for its Cashew industry and used to be an important trade center during old days. Kollam also has a number of historical monuments and ancient ruins that give a mystical essence to this quiet little town. The Kollam backwaters are best explored on traditional Kerala houseboats known as "Kettuvalloms". These houseboats look traditional but are equipped with all modern facilities and you can have freshly-cooked, authentic Kerala cuisine as each houseboat has an on-board cook. So just sit back and relax on a comfortable couch while relishing yummy food and enjoying the sunset that paints the water golden.

The backwaters of Kollam are a great way to observe nature flourishing in its best form here. The shores are lined with many trees and provides shelter to many exotic birds like cuckoos, egrets, ducks, etc. that come out in the water for an occasional swim. The water is a natural habitat for water plants like water lilies and lotus that add charm to the meandering waterways. There are small restaurants lined up on the shores where you can stop and have a taste of local cuisine.