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Quilon is an old seaport town on the
southwestern Arabian Sea coastline of India. A great
trade center of Kerala, the city has changed its name
frequently and was known as Desinganadu, Kollam and
Quilon at various points of time. A must if you travel
to Kerala, Quilon stands along the Ashtamudi Lake and is
a major attraction for its elegance and architectural
beauty.
The 144 ft. Thangassery Light House, built in 1902, is
not to be missed while on vacation in Quilon. The Ananda
Valleeswaram Temple attracts people on almost all days.
There are several Churches and Mosques around Quilon.
The Pullichira Church was established in 1700 A.D. One
of the oldest and most important mosques in Quilon is
the Chinnakkada Palli. The Thangal Kunju Musaliar
College of Engineering, the first of its kind in the
state, is at Kilikolloor, about 7 kms east of Quilon
town.
Mahatma Gandhi beach & park at Kochupilamoodu,
Thirumullavaram Beach and Ashramam Picnic Village, are
some of the important spots for local sight seeing
during your holidays in Quilon. Mahatma Gandhi Beach
lies just 2 kms from Quilon. It is a fascinating place
to plan your beach holidays in Kerala. Thirumullavaram
Beach is 5 kms from Quilon. Your Quilon tour will also
offer you ample opportunity for swimming in the sea
here. The Ashramam Picnic Village is located in the
48-acre Guest House Complex.
The children's Traffic & Entertainment Park, designed by
NATPAC, is also worth visiting in Quilon. It is the
largest traffic park in Kerala. The Adventure Park,
located in Quilon village along the shores of the
Astamudi backwaters, is a novel experiment in the
country. Different types of boats, including luxury
cruise boats, powerboats and motorboats, are available
on hire from the boat jetty near to the Adventure Park.
Quilon travel offer tourists the opportunity to savour
the rich traditional art forms of Kerala like Kathakali,
Koothu, Ottamthullal, Pattakam, Harikatha, Kaikottikkali,
Thiruvathirakkali, Kolattam etc., which are unique to
Quilon. A great place to tour and travel in Kerala. |