अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is unique about Ashtamudi Lake?
Ashtamudi Lake (which translates to 'Eight-Armed Lake') is the second largest lake in Kerala, famous for its unique palm-shaped wetland ecosystem and Ramsar protection status.
How do you reach Munroe Island from Kollam?
Munroe Island is located 25 km from Kollam city, accessible via local trains, road bridges, or country passenger ferry boats operating across the Ashtamudi waters.
Is Kollam famous for cashew processing?
Yes, Kollam is historically recognized as the 'Cashew Capital of the World,' housing hundreds of factories that imported raw nuts globally and processed them manually for export.
How long is the famous backwater boat cruise from Kollam to Alleppey?
The public backwater ferry cruise operated by the State Water Transport Department between Kollam and Alappuzha covers 85 kilometres across Ashtamudi and Vembanad lakes, taking roughly 8 hours through rural lagoons and village locks.
What is the historical significance of Tangasseri Lighthouse in Kollam?
Tangasseri Lighthouse stands 44 meters tall on a rocky promontory overlooking historic Portuguese, Dutch, and British cemetery ruins, making it one of the tallest and most picturesque lighthouses along the Malabar Coast.