Introduction to Quilon

Introduction on Quilon: Located in the state of Kerala, which is famed for its backwaters, Quilon is the place where these 'backwaters' actually begin. Aside of this, Quilon has many other claims to fame. When you travel to Quilon, you will discover a land of many prospects. While tourism is a major industry in the region, it is not the only industry that thrives in Quilon. Situated 72 Km away from Trivandrum, trade and commerce is an integral part of life in Quilon. Moreover, this beautiful backwater is known to make a considerably significant contribution to the economy of the state. One of the chief trades in the processing and trading of Cashew Nuts. Also called "Kollam", the place is located on the edge of the Astamudi Lake.

Tourist Attractions in Quilon: The charms of Quilon are many. The first is the Ashtamudi Lake and its eight estuaries on whose banks Quilon is located. The others include the famous 144 feet tall Thangassery Light house, which was built id the year 1902; the Ananda Valleeswaram Temple, which is a renowned pilgrimage destination and draws crowds almost every day of the year; the Pullichira Church, which is one of the first churches to be built in Quilon, it was built in 1700 AD; the Neendakara bridge; the Thevali Palace; the oldest mosque in Quilon, Chinnakkada Palli Mosque; the Mahatma Gandhi beach & park; the Thirumullavaram beach; the Ashramam picnic village; and the Adventure Park, which is a destination popular with children.

How to reach Quilon: Traveling to Quilon comes with many options. Quilon is accessible by road, air, rail and water; though the road and water routes are the most convenient of the options. You can travel to Quilon even from Madras which is 760 km away and also from Cochin, which is at an even more accessible distance of 156 km. the city of Trivandrum is closer, and lies 65 km away. There are three major trains that cover Quilon; they are the Madras-Trivandrum Mail, the Bombay-Kanyakumari Exp and the Mangalore- Trivan­drum Exp. Aside of these there are several intra-state local trains connecting Quilon with the rest of the state, most air passengers have to touch down at the airport in Trivandrum.