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Best nearby Destinations & Day Trips

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Quick Overview Table

Quick Overview Table

Destination

Distance

Travel Time

Highlights

Thenmala Eco-Tourism

66 km

1.5–2 hrs

Adventure, dam, rope bridge, forest trail

Palaruvi Falls

75 km

2–2.5 hrs

Waterfall, picnic, forest walk

Varkala Beach

35 km

1 hr

Cliffs, beach cafés, spiritual sites

Munroe Island

27 km

45 mins

Canoe rides, village experience, coir-making

Paravur Lake & Beach

20 km

40 mins

Backwater-meets-sea, kayaking

Padmanabhapuram Palace

60 km

1.5 hrs

Wooden palace, Travancore history

Jatayu Earth’s Center

55 km

1.5 hrs

Mythical sculpture, cable car, adventure park

Sasthamcotta Lake

29 km

1 hr

Spiritual lake, calm picnic spot

Shendurney Sanctuary

70 km

2–2.5 hrs

Wildlife trekking, eco-tours

Kollam isn’t just a destination—it’s a gateway. Within a couple of hours, you can explore beaches, waterfalls, hill forests, mythological landmarks, and spiritual lakes. Whether you're after thrills or tranquility, these day trips from Kollam will give you a full spectrum of Kerala’s beauty.