"Quilon/Kollam & The Backwaters" Quilon by Willettsworld

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Fisherman on the backwaters - Quilon
Fisherman on the backwaters

Kollam, known to the Portuguese as Quilon, is located in southern Kerala, 71km (43 miles) north of the state capital Trivandrum. I came here from Alappuzha (Alleppey) on a Backwaters Tour which is probably the main reason for coming here as there is little to see in the town itself. In fact, I only stayed here for a night and then walked around the town the following morning before taking a train the short distance to Varkala.

Lovely boat on the backwaters - Quilon

Lovely boat on the backwaters

Shrine of Our Lady of Velamkanni - Quilon

Shrine of Our Lady of Velamkanni

  • Last visit to Quilon: Feb 2007
  • Intro Updated Sep 22, 2009
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Clock Tower - Quilon Clock Tower Things to Do (10)

This clock tower, erected in 1944, is located in between the Mukkada Bazaar and train station. more travel advice

Mukkada Bazaar - Quilon Mukkada Bazaar Things to Do (10)

Mukkada Bazaar is a series of parallel streets with spice warehouses, metal merchants, rope makers... all busy loading... more travel advice

Fruit & Vegetable Market - Quilon Fruit & Vegetable Market Things to Do (10)

This colourful market is just to the west of the Mukkada Bazaar and features shops with nicely organised and colourful... more travel advice

St Peter & St Paul Cemetery - Quilon St Peter & St Paul Cemetery Things to Do (10)

You'll probably pass by this small cemetery with a small chapel when you get off/on the tour boat to go along the... more travel advice

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