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	Kollam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		During the rule of the Travancore kingdom in southern Kerala, Kollam was the focal point trade.
		The Apostle Thomas is said to have founded one of his "seven and a half churches" in Kollam.
		Another Important attraction of Kollam is [Sasthamcotta lake] Which is the largest freshwater lake in kerala.This lake is situated near Muthupilakkad Village which is of great historic importance.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kollam (579 words)

	Kollam district - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kollam district, earlier called Quilon district, is one of the 14 districts of Kerala state, India.
		The district is representative of all the natural attributes of Kerala states, and is endowed with a long coastal region, a major sea port on the Arabian Sea, plains and the mountains, lakes, lagoons and Kerala Backwaters, forests and the farm land, and rivers and streams.
		Kollam was the seat of the Desinganat kings.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kollam_district (626 words)

	officialwebsite of kerala.gov.in
		Pathanapuram, Kunnathur, Kottarakkara, Karunagappally and Kollam are the five taluks in the district.
		Improvement of Perumkulam yelah in Kollam taluk, West Kallada Scheme in Kunnathur taluk, reclamation of Polachiral lake in Kollam taluk and Ithikkara yelah schemes, are the medium irrigation schemes in the district.
		Port: Neendakara and Kollam are the two ports in the district, the former, an intermediary and the latter, a minor port.
	www.kerala.gov.in /knowkerala/klm.htm (2379 words)

	Kollam travel guide - Wikitravel
		Kollam [1] is one the district of Kerala in South India.
		Kollam or Quilon is an old sea port town, capital of erstwhile Desinganadu, and now a major city in Kerala and headquarters of Kollam District.
		Kollam is the trading post where merchants from Arab Counties and west including Portuguese, Dutch etc. met Chinese and other Indian traders from Thirunelveli, Shencottah in Tamil Nadu.
	wikitravel.org /en/Kollam (866 words)

	INDOlink - Discover India
		Kollam is fairly important for the state's trade and commerce and is the center of the country's cashew trading and processing industry.
		Kollam's primary reason for fame now is as the gateway to Kerala's exceedingly beautiful backwaters.
		Rail: Kollam Junction is an important railway station in the Southern Railways network in Kerala and connects to almost all important centers in the country.
	www.indolink.com /DiscoverIndia/Kerala/kollam.html (623 words)

	Cities in India,Information Kollam,Kollam Kerala
		Kollam - the enchanting tourist spot, is an old sea port town on the banks of Ashtamudi lake.
		Kollam is the gateway point to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala.
		The eight hour boat trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest and most enchanting experience of the backwaters of Kerala.
	www.cultureholidays.com /cities/kollam.htm (739 words)

	Kollam Holidays, Kollam Kerala, Kollam Vacation, Kollam Hotels, Kollam Tours
		Kollam, an charismatic tourist spot, 72 km from Trivandrum, is the centre of the country's cashew trading and processing industry.
		Kollam which is a veritable Kerala in miniature is gifted as it is with Kerala's very representative features - sea, lakes, plains, mountains, rivers, streams, backwaters, forest, vast green fields and tropical crop of every variety both food crop and cash crop.
		The eight hour boat ride from Kollam to Alappuzha is the longest and the most enchanting experience of backwaters.Thirty percent of this historic town is covered by the renowned Asthamundi lake, making it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala.
	www.kerala-holidays.net /kollam (259 words)

	Kollam - Kerala Global Dot Com
		The Malayalam Era is calculated from the founding of Kollam in the 9th century.
		The town’s later history is interwoven with the Portuguese, Dutch etc. Kollam was a revenue division of Travancore.
		Kollam, the southern gateway to the backwaters of Kerala.
	ataglance.keralaglobal.com /districts/kollam.php (343 words)

	Kollam Tour Package - Cocohol
		Another fascination of Kollam that enthralled all who visited, including the U.S. Ambassdor, Robert Blackwill, is the cruise along the picturesque Ashtamudi Lake on House boats.
		This headquarters of Kollam district was an important center of trade during the ancient days.
		The historical importance of the place also stems from the fact that the township was designed and built by Syrians, and is one of the instances of foreign influence on Kerala.
	www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/kollam-tourism.php (1444 words)

	Kollam - God's Own Country @ muraleedharan.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Located 71 kms to the north of thiruvananthapuram, kollam is the centre of the country's cashew trading and processing industry.
		One of the oldest ports on the malabar coast, kollam was one the port of international spice trade.
		The eight hour boat trip between kollam and allappuzha is the longest and most enchanting experience on the backwaters of kerala.
	www.muraleedharan.com /kerala_kollam.html (227 words)

	webindia123.com-Kerala Tourism-Tourism of Kollam
		Kollam, also known as Quilon, is located 72 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, is the centre of the country's cashew trading and processing industry.
		South of Kollam and is connected with Kollam town by road and rail.
		It is 29 km from Kollam town and is the largest fresh water lake of Kerala which is surrounded by hills on three sides.
	www.webindia123.com /kerala/tourism/kollam.htm (825 words)

	Kollam, Information about Kollam, Kollam Tour
		Kollam, one of the oldest ports of the Malabar coast is located 71 km to the north of Thiruvananthapuram.
		Kollam covers an area of 2579 square kms and is situated at the sea level.
		Kollam is an important railhead of the Southern Railway.
	www.indovacations.net /english/Kollam_about.htm (285 words)

	Kollam,Kollam Travel,Kollam Beaches,Kollam Tour Packages,Kollam Tour,Kollam Tourism,Kollam Packages,Holiday in ...
		Kollam Quilon Located 71 km to the north of Thiruvanathapuram, Kollam is the centre of the country's cashew trading and processing industry.
		Kollam also has some interesting historic remnants and a number of temples built in the traditional ornate architectural style.
		A British garrison was stationed at Kollam in pursuance of a treaty between Travancore and the British.
	www.tourismofkerala.com /destinations/quilon/kollam.html (476 words)

	Travelmasti - Kerala. Kollam or Quilon, next to a paradise to nature lovers. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Kollam or Quilon is the most picturesque and absorbing of the backwaters town.
		The residence and headquarters of Matha Amrithanandamayi Devi, is situated at Amrithapuri near Vallikavu.
		(64 km from Kollam town): Situated on a forest range on the Thiruvananthapuram - Shenkottai road, Kulathupuzha is known for the Sastha temple.
	www.travelmasti.com /domestic/Kerala/kollam.htm (835 words)

	Kerala Tourism - Kollam ( Quilon )
		Steeped in history, KOLLAM, the headquarters of the district, is an ancient centre of trade and commerce.
		Kollam is located 70 km north of Thiruvananthapuram on NH 47 and easily accessible by road or rail.
		The beach, 6 km north of the town, is a calm and beautiful beach ideal for swimming or bathing in the sun.
	www.kol.to /tourism_qln.htm (390 words)

	Kollam,Kollam Travel tour,Kollam Tourism
		Kollam is gifted with the representative features - sea, lakes, plains, mountains, rivers, streams, backwaters, forest, vast green fields and tropical crop of every variety both food crop and cash crop.
		Kollam Beach : Kollam (Quilon) is a charming old port city on the banks of the picturesque Ashtamudi Lake is now known more as the centre of cashew industry.
		Thirumullavaram beach (6 km north of Kollam town): This secluded beach is a beautiful picnic centre and has frequent bus connections to the town.
	www.kerala-ayurveda-backwater-beach-tours.com /cities-kerala/kollam-travel.html (1003 words)

	www.kollam.nic.in
		Situated about 8 kms north of Kollam, Neendakara is the Headquarters of the Indo-Norwegian Fisheries Community project, which was established in 1953.The important institutions under this project are the boat building yard at Sakthikulangara the Fisherman's Training Institute, the ice factory and the refrigeration Plant.
		Situated,32 kms north of Kollam on the Kollam Alappuzha National Highway and on the boundary of Kollam district, Oachira is a unique pilgrim center.
		It is situated 13 kms south of Kollam and is connected with Kollam town by rail and road.
	kollam.nic.in /Tou.html (1783 words)

	Kollam or Quilon, an old sea port town on the Arabian coast
		Kollam or Quilon, an old sea port town on the Arabian coast, stands on the Ashtamudi lake.
		Kollam District which is a veritable Kerala in miniature is gifted with unique representative features - sea, lakes, plains, mountains, rivers, streams, backwaters, forest, vast green fields and tropical crop of every variety both food crop and cash crop, so called 'The Gods Own Capital'.
		Rail - kollam is an important railhead of the southern railways.
	www.naturemagics.com /kollam-quilon/kollam-quilon.shtm (347 words)

	Kollam Backwaters, Kollam Kerala Backwaters, Backwaters of Kollam, Kollam Backwater Vacation, Backwaters Tour Kollam, ...
		Kollam previously known as Quilon in Kerala, India is an ancient port located on the edge of the Ashthamudi Lake.
		Kollam is also a beautiful destination and a gateway to the Kerala backwaters.
		The boat ride from Kollam to Alappuzha takes 8 hours and is a delightful ride, with lotuses and water lilies growing in the water, water birds calling from the banks and otters splashing and playing in the water.
	keralabackwater.com /kerala-backwater-destinations/kollam-backwaters.html (387 words)

	Holidays to Kerala Backwaters - Cocohol
		One of the oldest ports of the Malabar Coast, Kollam was once the centre of the international spice trade.
		The eight hour boat trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest and most enchanting experience of Kerala's backwaters.
		Kollam on the banks of the picturesque Ashtamudi Lake is now known more as the center of Cashew industry.
	www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/kerala-backwater-holidays.php (1159 words)

	Sightseeing places of Kollam. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Kollam town, the headquarters of Kollam district and Kollam taluk, has a silvery past.
		Kollam is an important commercial, industrial and trading centre.
		The eight-hour trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest backwater cruise in Kerala.
	www.t2india.com /sightseeing.php?var1=Kollam&var=209&state=Kerala (836 words)

	Tourist Attractions in Kollam Quilon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Kollam is situated on the banks of scenic and calm Ashtamudi Lake.
		70 kms from Kollam on the Kollam -Shencotta Road is the Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary.
		Located 5 kms from Kollam town, is Thangassery, a seaside village of historic importance, which has the ruins of an Old Portuguese fort and a church, built in 18th century.
	www.keralaeverything.com /tour/kol.htm (456 words)

	Kollam Tour,Kollam Tourism,Kollam Tours to Kollam Kerala,Kollam Tourism Guide
		Kollam is a name that can also be substituted by cashew, the reason being that India's cashew trading and processing industry is located in Kollam.
		The nearest airport from Kollam is Thiruvananthapuram at a distance of 72 kms.
		However, Kollam is connected by both rail and road with most towns and cities of Kerala and outside.
	www.southindia-tours.com /kerala/kollam-india.html (481 words)

	Quilon India,Kollam Travel Guide,Kollam Tour Packages,Quilon City Guide
		Located 71 kms to the north of Trivandrum, Kollam is the centre of the country's cashew trading and processing industry.
		One of the oldest ports on the Malabar coast, Kollam or Quilon was one the port of international spice trade.
		Kollam is also an important hub for the state's marine products industry, with the port of Neendakara being the centre for trawlers and ice plants.
	www.rrindia.com /kerala/quiloncity-guide.html (403 words)

	kollam
		Sree Venkatachalapathy Temple in Kollam or Quilon is the southern most temple of GSBs in Kerala.
		It was established in 1822 A.D. The temple is located in the Kollam town in the Tirumala ward near the District collectorate.
		The GSB community of Kollam are mainly middle level businessmen and settled around the temple.
	www.gsbkerala.com /temple/kollam.htm (458 words)

	The Hindu : Kerala / Kollam News : From Kolam to Deshinganad, and then finally Kollam
		KOLLAM: M.S. Jayaprakash, historian, says that Kollam was earlier called Kolam, and when it came under the rule of Jayashimhan Perumal, the land came to be called Deshinganad.
		Kollam also came to be known under different names with similar pronunciation.
		Kollam was the most important centre of Buddhism in Kerala.
	www.hindu.com /2006/03/15/stories/2006031502040500.htm (371 words)

	Kollam Backwaters,Kollam Backwater Vacation,Kerala Backwaters Vacations
		The magnanimous town of Kollam is situated at the bank of Ashtamudi lake,located 71 Km to the north of Thiruvananthapuram.
		This historic coastline district is famous for its marine and cashew industries and is one of the oldest ports on the Malabar Coasts and a major international trading point.The eight hour trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest backwater cruise in Kerala.
		A huge rock at Chadayamangalam takes its name from the mythical bird Jatayu in the epic Ramayana, who is believed to have collapsed on the rock after failing in his attempts to thwart Ravana's kidnapping of Sita.
	www.kerala-holidays.net /kerala-backwaters/kollam-backwaters.html (758 words)

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