| Kollam, a prime center for houseboat cruise | | | | life are the regular sights at the travel in the |
| proudly stands at the west coast of India, in the | | | | houseboats of Kollam. Meals inside the houseboats |
| southern state of Kerala. | | | | are the special attraction of this trip- freshly |
| Kollam, surrounded with Ashtamudi Lake, is | | | | prepared spicy Indian food made by an in house |
| blessed with the charm of blue waters and | | | | cook. Food offered intermittently on the sun deck |
| elegant greenery. It is one of the known trade | | | | and the luxurious dinning rooms are its added |
| centers. Ashtamudi Lake, that envelops thirty | | | | specialties. |
| percent of Kollam and Sasthamkotta, the largest | | | | A trip to Ashatamudy Lake may lead you to |
| fresh water lake in Kerala are its pride. Backwater | | | | Monroe Island formed by the backwaters and |
| cruise through Ashtamudi Lake, backwaters of | | | | Kallada River. A cruise along the riverside villages |
| Kollam and Alleppey adds to the thrill of this trip. | | | | will provide you with unforgettable sweet |
| The temples with attractive architecture | | | | memories. |
| The eight-hour trip from Kollam to Alleppey is the | | | | Shopping can be done at Chinnakkada and several |
| longest backwater cruise in Kerala. houseboats of | | | | other centers in Kollam. A sight seeing trip can be |
| different types are available on different rates | | | | arranged to the nearby places of interest- |
| depending on the requirements of the guests. The | | | | Shendurni wild life sanctuary, Kottarakkara |
| picturesque beauty of the surroundings, Chinese | | | | Thampuran Museum, Thenmala, Kulathupuzha |
| fishing nets, chirping birds, flocks of ducks, village | | | | temple, Alumkadavu, Thevalli palace and more. |