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Paravur Kayal<\/strong> is located in Paravur , Kollam district, Kerala. Paravoor is located along the Malabar Coast in the district of Kollam.Paravur is stated to have the largest natural backwater lakes (the Paravur Kayal), This in turn has given rise to a number of tourist resorts, with facilities for boating, swimming and surfing.It is a fishing village with traditional coir making factories and coconut palm weaving centers.Although it is small, with an area of only 6.62 km\u00b2 , it is the end point of the Ithikkara River and part of the system of lakes and canals that make up the Kerala Backwaters. Paravur Kayal is a lake in Paravur, Kerala, India. It has been connected to Edava Kayal and Ashtamudi Kayal as part of the Trivandrum – Shoranur canal system since the late 19th century.Paravoor has it’s share of temples and churches.Paravoor has many temples.One of the famous temples is “PUTTINGAL TEMPLE”.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Location info:<\/td><\/tr>
Address:<\/strong>Paravur , Kollam district, Kerala, India.<\/td><\/tr>
District: <\/strong>Kollam District.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Nearest City: <\/strong>Trivandrum, Shenkottah,Chirakkara, Kallada and Kovallam.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Best time to visit:<\/strong>August to April.<\/td><\/tr>
Climate\/Weather:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
The climate of this region is greatly influenced by the southwestern monsoonaand is is of tropical humid type with an oppressive summer and plenty seasonal rainfall, cool and enjoyable..<\/td><\/tr>
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Interesting things to do:<\/td><\/tr>
You can have number of tourist resorts, with facilities for boating, swimming and surfing and also see temples and churches.<\/td><\/tr>
Interesting things to Visit:<\/td><\/tr>
Pozhikkara:<\/strong>Pozhikkara is situated around 2 kms away from Paravur Town. Arabian sea forms the boundary for pozhikkara. Here we can see the blending of Arabian sea and Paravur Lake through a man made canal.Thekkumbhagom-Kappil:<\/strong>For those who prefer quiet and calm vacation, the secluded and relatively unexplored Kappil Beach should prove ideal.With its natural sandy beauty, this sun-drenched beach is a perfect getaway after a hectic tour.Malappuram:<\/strong>It is really an unexploited gem of Paravur. The place is a hilly area between Thekkumbhagom and Pozhikkara besides Arabian sea. The quiet sea about 40 feet down from here and the high percentage of sunshine and its interesting and varying landscape makes this place a thrilling experience.Chillackal:<\/strong>This place is a traditional fishing area where mechanisation and modernisation has not taken over yet. People here are mostly engaged in fishing activities.Elephant Village:<\/strong>It is situated around 5 kms away from Paravur on Paravur -Paripplay road. Paravur has roughly around 50 elephants in whole. Every Year this place attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world, particularly during the months of November to March.Lake Sagar:<\/strong>Lake Sagar Tourist Resort is one of the prestigious resort to stay and enjoy the beauty of beach and lake in paravur which is located at Kappil.Aquasserenne Resort:<\/strong>This eco friendly resort is created by giving a heritage ambience by using wooden paneling, ceilings, doors etc collected from ancient mansions of Kerala and auctions.Puttingal Temple:<\/strong>The temple have a ten days celebration ending on Meena Bharani in every year. That is the national celebration for Paravur natives. It is one of the temples which have biggest fire works competition at the end of every annual celebrations.<\/td><\/tr>
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How to reach?<\/td><\/tr>
Nearest Railway Station:<\/strong>Kollam Railway station<\/td><\/tr>
Nearest Airport:<\/strong>Thiruvananthapuram International Airport<\/td><\/tr>
Road Transport:<\/strong>You can reach Paravoor from the Major cities given belowCoimbatore        336 km<\/strong>Bangalore           805 km<\/strong>Pune                    1804 km<\/strong>Mumbai              1996 km<\/strong>Trivandrum         58 km<\/strong>Kovalam              65 km<\/strong>Sabarimala          93 km<\/strong>Alleppey              102 km<\/strong>Kumarakom       128 km<\/strong>Kanyakumari     146 km<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Nearest Visiting places:<\/td><\/tr>
Ashramam Picnic Village:<\/strong>Ashramam picnic village is located in the 48acre Guest House complex. The children’s traffic and entertainment park, designed by NATPAC is also located in this village. It is the largest traffic park in Kerala. The adventure park located in the village along the shores of the Ashtamudi back waters , is a novel experiment in the country. Different types of boats, including luxury cruise boats, power boats and motor boats are available on hire from the boat jetty near to the adventure Park. A budget hotel for tourists, Yathrinivas, run by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, is also located in this village. The Govt. Guest House here is 200 years old .Thangassery<\/strong>:Thangassery is a place of historical importance a situated 5kms away from the Kollam town. The churches here are pretty old, having been established in the 18th century. The chief attraction of the place is light house, built in 1902. The 144ft high light house stands as a sentinel, warning seamen of the treacherous reefs of Thangassery.Jatayu Para<\/strong>:Jatayu Para, a huge rock is another attraction in Kollam district. This huge rock is in the Chadayamangalam village on the M.C. Road. The name comes from the epic , Ramayana. It is believed that Jatayu, the giant bird in the epic fell here after falling in its attempt to stop Ravana from taking Sita away. The rock is ideal for trekking by the lovers of adventure.
Krishnapuram Palace MuseumKrishnapuram Palace:<\/strong>The Krishnapuram Palace is fully restored in March 1999, is a fine example of Keralan Architecture. The palace is well worth a visit . The palace is open 10am to 5pm every day except Monday.Kottukal Rock Cut Cave Temple:<\/strong>A beautiful temple that has been carved out of rocks, this magnificent temple is a must see for all those who like unique architecture.Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong>Located at a distance of 70 kilometers from Kollam, this beautiful wildlife sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Shendurny River. It a splendid green valley and is home to diverse flora and fauna.Kollam Police Museum:<\/strong>India’s first and only one police museum. Explores India’s police history other attractions are watch tower, meditation hall, garden, traffic guidance.Adventure Park:<\/strong>This place is 3 kms from the central bus stand and next to the government guesthouse at Asramam, is an Adventure park, which delights children. The Kollam District Tourist Promotion Council organises backwater cruises from there and during the season conducts cruises to Alappuzha.Anchal:<\/strong>Situated 13 kms south of Punalur, Anchal is known for its cattle market held twice a month. The Mudi festival of the Bhagavathy temple here, conducted once every 12 years, attract huge gatherings.Thirumullavaram Beach:<\/strong>6 kms north of Kollam town, is the beautiful and quiet little Thirumullavaram Beach, which is a lovely picnic spot and is also ideal for swimming or bathing in the sun .It has frequent bus connections from the town.Thangasseri Beach:<\/strong>Situated 5 kms from Kollam Town, this seaside has ruins of an old Portuguese fort and churches built in 18th century.Vilappuram :<\/strong>Its a small place, home of the famous Vilappuram Devi Temple (Anandavilasam Bhagavathi Temple). In the same compound there is the famous Anandavilasam library, affiliated to Kerala State Library Council having more than 1000 members and around 10000 books. In the library there is the facilities of computer, internet, telephone etc.Polachira:<\/strong>Its a favourite haunt of migratory birds. Now it is a developing zone in tourist concept. Now there is a bridge over polachira which connects road named ‘Polachira Bund Across Road’. It is the shortest route from Chathannoor to Varkala. We can go to see elephants in ‘Anathavalam’ at Chirakkarathazham from here and it is only one km from Polachira.Chavara:<\/strong>Chavara is situated 14 kms north of Kollam on the Kollam-Alappuzha road. Thousands of tonnes of mineral sand are exported from Chavara to various countries. The Kovilthottam port is situated within the limits of Chavara Panchayat.Ariankavu Pilgrimage:<\/strong>This popular pilgrim center is located at some distance from Kollam, yet is worth the visit. The temple holds its annual festival in December and is a grand spectacle to watch out for.Thenmala:<\/strong>A small township amidst rubber plantations and thick forest,located 30km from Punalur, Thenmala is an interesting picnic spot to enjoy the natural scenery.Ariyankavu:<\/strong>70km from Kollam, Ariyankavu is the gateway of Tamil nadu. There are five tunnels dug through the mountains for the Southern Railway in this area. The Ariyankavu tunnel constructed in 1904 is the largest. The Sastha temple here is the most important among the Sastha temples.Kottarakkara:<\/strong>74km from Trivandrum , Kottarakkara is an important junction town where roads from Kottayam, Punalur, Trivandrum and Kollam meet. Kerala Institute of Rural Development is at Kottarakara.Thankasseri:<\/strong>It is about 5km from Kollam and is known for the Colonial building-like churches and bungalows. The 44m tall light house is the special attraction of the town.Kolattupuzha:<\/strong>64km from Kollam, Kolathupuzha in situated in the forest range and is famous among devotees for its shrine.Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong>Located at a distance of 70 kilometers from Kollam, this beautiful wildlife sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Shendurny River. It a splendid green valley and is home to diverse flora and fauna.Ashramam Picnic Village:<\/strong>Ashramam picnic village is located in the 48acre Guest House complex. The children’s traffic and entertainment park, designed by NATPAC is also located in this village. It is the largest traffic park in Kerala. The adventure park located in the village along the shores of the Ashtamudi back waters , is a novel experiment in the country. Different types of boats, including luxury cruise boats, power boats and motor boats are available on hire from the boat jetty near to the adventure Park. A budget hotel for tourists, Yathrinivas, run by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, is also located in this village. The Govt. Guest House here is 200 years old .Thirumullavaram Beach:<\/strong>6 kms north of Kollam town, is the beautiful and quiet little Thirumullavaram Beach, which is a lovely picnic spot and is also ideal for swimming or bathing in the sun .It has frequent bus connections from the town.Alumkadavu:<\/strong>The Alumkadavu is in little place in the town of Karunagapally just 23 km from Kollam. Hub of the Kettuvallam building industry, Karunagapally has hundreds of artisans who can be seen busy at work putting together a traditional houseboat like it has been done for hundreds of years.At Alumkadavu,you might get a chance to see a floating conference hall, perhaps the only one of its kind in the world. Designed for 35 persons, it has a dais and a sophisticated public address system.Sasthamkotta:<\/strong>This is located in Kollam district. The beautiful town on the right bank of Kallada River is 26km north east of Kollam. It is known for the temple of Lord Sastha and Sasthamkotta Lake , which is the only major fresh water lake in the state. The lake is set amidst scenic surroundings covered by high hills on the three sides.Ochira:<\/strong>6km from Kayamkulam on the NH47, Ochira is famous for its Parabrahma temple and the annual temple festival. It is believed that Ochira was the Army Training Centre of the Kayamkulam Rajas. It is also an important handicrafts centre.Kulathupuzha:<\/strong>

Situated on a forest range on the Thiruvananthapuram – Shenkottai road, Kulathupuzha is known for the Sastha temple. The vishu Mahotsavam in April\/May is the most important festival. There are frequent buses from Kollam to Kulathupuzha. The Thenmala railway station is just 10 km from here.Palaruvi Waterfalls:<\/strong>Located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, 5 kms from Ariankavu is the lovely waterfalls at Palaruvi, at a height of 300 feet. Being the pristine spot, the waterfalls give the impression of following milk.<\/td><\/tr>
Nearest Petrol Pump:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Petrol Pump<\/strong>
Vakkom Rd., Vakkom
KeralaIndian Oil Petrol Pump<\/strong>
Varkala Edava Kappil Road
Kerala.Leela petrol pump<\/strong>
Attingal, KeralaIndian Oil Petrol Pump<\/strong>
NH 47, Puthiyakavu
Karunagappally, Kerala.Petrol Pump<\/strong>
Kayankulam, Kerala.Civil supplies Petrol Pump
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.<\/td><\/tr>
Hotels\/Lodge\/Accommodation:<\/td><\/tr>
Hindustan Beach Retreat<\/strong>
Papanasam Beach, Janardhanapuram
Varkala, Trivandrum
Kerala 695141
Tel: 0470 2604254.Sea Pearl Chalets Beach Resort<\/strong>
Papanasam Beach
Varkala, Kerala 695311
Tel: 0470 2660105 \u2013 09447719465.Hotel Aquaserene<\/strong>
South Paravoor P.O
Kollam
0474 512410.Hotel Doubloon<\/strong>
NH 47, Kerala
Tel: 0470 2692353.Nila Palace Hotel Kollam<\/strong>
Cheerancavu, Ezhukone
Kollam, Kerala 691505
Tel: 0474 2529301 \u2013 0474 2529302.HOTEL BEACH ORCHID<\/strong>
Beach Rd, Kollam
Tel: Kerala
0474 2769999.Sudarsan Hotel<\/strong>
Parameswar Nagar
Hospital Road, Quilon
Kerala 691 001
Tel: 0474 2744322.<\/td><\/tr>
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Tips & Suggestions:<\/td><\/tr>
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Help Line\/Phone Number:<\/td><\/tr>
Police Station:<\/strong>Varkala Police Station<\/strong>
Kerala
Tel: 0470 2602333.Kallambalam Police Station<\/strong>
NH 47, Kerala.Valathungal Police Station<\/strong>
Kollam, Kerala.Police Station<\/strong>
Pallikkal Velinalloor Road
Kerala.Kollam East Police Station<\/strong>
Kollam, Kerala
Tel: 0474 2742072.Chirayinkeezhu Police Station<\/strong>
Sarkara, Chirayinkeezhu
Kerala 695304
Tel:0470 2640380.<\/td><\/tr>
Nearest Hospital:<\/strong>Parur Taluk Hospital<\/strong>
Paravoor, Kerala.Sree Uthradom Thirunal Hospital<\/strong>
Stavyah Lifecare Services Pvt. Ltd
Near Varkala Court, Varkala
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695141
Tel: 0470 2607766 \u2013 0470 6453636 \u2013 09846146464Saradha Hospital<\/strong>
Varkala Parippally Madathara Road
Kerala.Deepthi Hospital<\/strong>
Varkala Parippally Madathara Road
Kerala.Sree Sankara Ayurveda Hospital<\/strong>
Nr. Railway Station,, Kurumandal
Paravur, Kerala 691301
Tel:09447971480 \u2013 09820447993.Travancore Medicity<\/strong>
Kollam, Kerala.Government Hospital<\/strong>
Vakkom, Kerala.<\/td><\/tr>
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