Kollam is a old seaport and city on the Laccadive Sea coast in Kerala on Asthamudi lake. Kollam has a strong commercial reputation since the days of the Phoenicians and Romans. Fed by Chinese trade, It was Mentioned by Ibn Battula in the 14th century as one of the five Indian ports he had seen during the course of his twenty - four year travels. Kollam is a city on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake that took title God's Own country without much demur. The city is administrative offices of Kollam district and is a prominent trading city for the state. The proportion of female to males in Kollam city is second highest among the 500 most populous city in India. Kollam is a ancient trading with Romans, Chinese, Arabs, and other orientals mentioned in historical citations dating back to biblical times reign of solomon, connecting with Red Sea ports of the Arabian sea. There was also internal trade through the Punalur Pass connecting the ancient town to Tamil Nadu. The overland trade in pepper by bullock cart and the trade over the waterways connecting Allepey and Cochin established trade linkages that enabled it to grow into one of the earliest Indian Industrial townships.
Distance from Kollam
Kochi :- 150 km
Thiruvananthapuram :- 72 km
Kannur :- 467 km
Delhi :- 2816 km
How to reach
By Air :- The city corporation of Kollam is served by Trivandrum International Airport, Which is about 56 km from the city. Trivandrum International Airport is the first international airport in a non metro city in India and the only airport in Kerala having more than 2 Terminals.
By Rail :-Kollam junction railway station is the one and only railhead in the district. A total of 128 short & long distant services and 10 services of Memu are running through Kollam Junction railway station. A most modern Memu maintenances shed is working in the railway station premises of Kollam city.
By Road :- Kollam is well connected to all parts of the state by bus service. it also well connected to the neighbouring states by frequent bus services operated by Kerala State Road Transport. These are the KSRTC depots and sub depots.& operating center in the district.
Education in Kollam
S.N. Polytechnic, Kollam
M V Govt. VHSS Peroor, Kollam
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kollam
T K M College Of Engineering
Bishop Jerome Institute
National Public School, Kollam
Real estate in Kollam
Kollam city is hot destination to invest in property. It is a major trade center of Kerala. Real estate in Kollam is a money- turning affair as it offers various options for residential property, commercial property. Investor can easily get profitable and gold opportunities to invest in residential real estate and commercial real estate in Kollam. Real estate market in Kollam , majorly comprises of residential development in the form of bungalows, plots and flats. All these are factors coupled with the fast pace of urban and commercial development make Kollam is a dream real estate destination for buyer. it is an ideal place for business purposes as well as for real estate.