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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.