The coastal district of Kollam formerly known as Quilon lies 70 km from Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. The first thing that comes to the mind of a Keralite when he hears of Kollam is the delicious cashew nut. The orchards and their abundant yield of the costly nut have led to the title “Cashew Kings” dispersed among some of the rich. The place is rich in marine yield also. It is one of the oldest ports and trading centres in Kerala. It finds mention in history pointing to its trading connection to Phoenicians and Romans before the start of Christian era. Let us know have an insight into the rich backwaters of Kollam.
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Must try Food and Cuisines of Kollam
Food is not just of the tool of survival. Food is art and Cuisine the different forms. It is said that you can tell a lot of the history and culture of a land, from its cuisine. Bygone are the days when people ate because they were hungry. Now rather than to live, many live to eat. We live in an era where people travel just to check out the various cuisine in each land, and today I am here to talk about must try food and cuisines of Kollam.
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The History and Heritage of Kollam
Kollam or Quilon, formerly known as Desinganadu, is an ancient seaport city on the Laccadive Sea coast, nearby the banks of the Ashtamudi Lake. One of the most important trade centres in India in the earliest of times, today Kollam is known for it’s tourist attractions which include it’s astonishing Ashtamudi backwaters, soothing beaches and enticing picnic spots. Let us have an insight into the rich History and Heritage of Kollam.
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Kollam – The top ‘MICE’ destination in India.
MICE (Meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) is a type of tourism in which large groups, usually planned well in advance, are brought together. Closed air-tight room meetings and conferences are now a thing of past, as more and more firms realise the huge role that ambience plays in decision making. Whether you are discussing the market prospects or making an important decision, or say, have come down to visit the art or to attend a conference, you want to make sure that you and your team are at your best. To attain so, one must ensure that the environment one is in is calm, relaxing and refreshing. What makes Kollam the top MICE destination in India ?
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