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KOLLAM BEACH

Thamarakulam, Kollam, Kerala, India

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Kollam Beach also known as Mahatma Gandhi Beach, is a beach at Kollam city in the Indian state of Kerala. Kollam Beach is the first 'Beach Wedding Destination' in Kerala. The beach also features a park of international standard, the Mahatma Gandhi Park, which was inaugurated on 1 January 1961 by the then Vice President of India, Zakir Hussain. Kollam beach is one among the few beaches in Kerala with a lifeguard outpost. Lifeguards were stationed at the beach from 2005. As of July 2015 Kovalam, Varkala and Kollam are the only beaches in South Kerala with lifeguard outposts.

Suggested time duration

4 Hours

Crowded Period

November to January

Best Season To Visit

August to March

Do's & Dont's

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety

  • Do not consume liquor.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
 07:00 AM 07:00 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Kollam Bus Stand
2 KM 0474-2752008
Kollam Junction
2 KM 139
Trivandrum International Airport
62.2 KM 0471-2702600

What to Carry

  • Carry Beverages and Water Bottle.

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children Infants

Facilities

Toilets Restaurants

Parking

Parking is available for 5 Cars.

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Kollam 5 KM

Nearest Temples

MANIKANTESWARAM TEMPLE & MAHAGANAPATHY TEMPLE
 Kottarakkara, Kerala, India

This is a Maha Kshetra with golden flag staff

Distance: 26.7 KM

Nearest Attractions

BoatingKOLLAM BOATING
  Kollam, Kerala, India

Kollam is fine backwater destination on the Malabar coast

Distance:2.2 KM
Heritage MonumentsTHANGASSERY LIGHT HOUSE
  Valiazhikom, Kollam, Kerala, India

Light House boasts of being the 2nd tallest on the entire coast

Distance:2.9 KM
WaterfallsPALARUVI WATERFALLS
  Palaruvi, Kollam, Kerala, India

The word Palaruvi means stream of milk in Malayalam

Distance:80.6 KM

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KOLLAM BEACH

Kollam Beach, Kerala

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