Kottiyam, Kollam

Name: Kottiyam
Address: Kollam, India

#39 among attractions in Kollam

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Kottiyam is one of the fast developing suburban towns located at the southern end of Kollam city in Kollam district, Kerala, India. The town is home to many popular educational institutions, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. Kottiyam is strategically located and therefore a regular stopover for long-distance travellers wishing to freshen up during their journies. ()

Coordinates: 8°51'44"N, 76°40'12"E

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Kottiyam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thekkumbhagam, Mundakkal Beach, St. George's Church, Polachira.

4.4 miS
Town, Beach
Thekkumbhagam
114 min walk • Thekkumbhagam or Thekkumbhagom is the southern border town of Paravur municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is located at the Southern tip of Kollam's coastal area. It is in the Arabian Sea coast.
4.4 miW
Beach
Mundakkal Beach, Kollam
112 min walk • Mundakkal Beach, a serene coastal gem, graces the vibrant city of Kollam in India. Known for its idyllic charm and tranquil atmosphere, this beach is a perfect retreat for those seeking solace from the bustling city life.
3.4 miE
Church
St. George's Church, Chathannoor
87 min walk • St George Orthodox Church, Chathannoor belongs to the Trivandrum Diocese of Indian Orthodox Church and is one of the biggest churches in South Kerala in size. "Chathannoor Marthamariyam Suriyani Pally" as it was called in the ancient days was built in around AD 1755.
2.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Polachira, Chathannoor
65 min walk • Polachira is a wetland spread over 600 hectares located near Paravur Municipality in Kollam District of Kerala, India. Formerly part of the Chathannoor Grama Panchayath, it is now located in the Chirakkara Grama Panchayath.
3.2 miS
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Paravur Lake
81 min walk • Paravur Kayal is a lake in Paravur, Kollam district, Kerala, India. Although it is small, with an area of only 6.62 km², it is the end point of the Ithikkara River and part of the system of lakes and canals that make up the Kerala Backwaters.
4.1 miW
Temple
Valiya Koonambaikulam Temple, Kollam
106 min walk • Valiya Koonambaikulam temple or Valia Koonampayikulam temple is a Hindu temple located at Koonambaikulam near Vadakkevila in Kollam district of Kerala in India. This is one of the most ancient temples in Kerala and is dedicated to Bhadrakali.
3.4 miS
Temple
Puttingal Temple
88 min walk • Puttingal Temple is a Hindu temple in the coastal town of Paravur, India. The temple was founded after the presence of the goddess was experienced on an ant hill with Puttu being the Malayalam word for ant Hill.
3.8 miS
Beach
Pozhikara
96 min walk • Pozhikkara or Pozhikara is the Western border town of the Paravur municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala state in India. It is located at the South-Western tip of Kollam's coastal area. It is in the Arabian Sea coast. Pozhikara is a heritage site in Kerala.
4.3 miW
Neighbourhood
Polayathode, Kollam
110 min walk • Polayathode or Polayathodu is one of the fastest growing neighbourhoods of the city of Kollam, in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated at National Highways – NH 66. Kerala Police have identified Polayathode as one of the traffic black spots in the state.
3.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Eravipuram, Kollam
94 min walk • Eravipuram is a Neighbourhood of the city of Kollam in Kerala, India. It is one among the 6 zones of the Kollam City Corporation. Other zones of the city of Kollam are Central Zone-I, Central Zone-II, Sakthikulangara, Kilikollur and Vadakkevila.
3.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Ayathil, Kollam
88 min walk • Ayathil is a neighbourhood in Vadakkevila zone of Kollam city, Kerala, India. It is the 36th ward in Kollam Municipal Corporation. It is one of the cashew processing hubs in Kollam city. Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation Limited has a factory there. Kollam Bypass passes through Ayathil.

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How to get to Kottiyam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kottiyam:

Bus

umayanalloor bus stop (29 min walk)