Kollam is the 4th largest city in Kerala, after Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, andKozhikode based on population and is known for cashew processing and coir manufacturing. It is considered to be the southern gateway to the backwaters of Kerala and is a prominent tourist destination. The Kollam urban area comprises of fast developing suburban towns such as Kottiyam in the south, Kundara in the east, and Chavara in the north of the city. Other important towns in the city suburbs are Paravur, Kannanalore and Anchalumoodu. Karunagapally, Chathanoor, and Kottarakkara are major towns within a distance of 25 km from Kollam city centre towards north, south, and east respectively.
Velu Thampi Dalawa of Travancore worked to improve Kollam. He helped build new markets and invited merchants and traders from Madras (now Chennai) and Tirunelveli to set up trade in Kollam. Kollam, to this day has a thriving business in cashew nuts, coir and spices.
The history of the district as an administrative unit can be traced back to 1835, when the state of Travancore consisted of two revenue divisions with headquarters at Kollam.
Hotels at Kollam
The Raviz,
Thevally, Mathilil PO, Kollam,
Pin 691601, Kerala, India
T: +91 474 2751111
F: +91 474 2741111
E: info@theraviz.com
Hotel Beach Orchid, Chinnakkada, Kollam
Hotel Nani, Chinnakkada, Kollam
Hotel Sea Bee
Hotel Nila Palace, Ezhukone,Kollam
