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Kollam, Kerala — time-blocked plans from the same verified data as the full guide. If a section isn't here, it isn't in the data — nothing is padded in.

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Kollam

Morning

Ashtamudi Lake houseboat (Kollam-Alleppey 8hr backwater cruise ₹3000+ per person).

Midday

Lunch onboard — Kerala sadya.

Afternoon

Jatayu Earth Centre (50km) — world's largest bird sculpture.

Evening

Thangassery Lighthouse.

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Monsoon houseboat routes modified.

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Day 1Kollam

Full day

City.

Day 2Jatayu

Full day

Earth Centre.

Day 3Varkala

Full day

35km (Tier-2 done).

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Day 1Trivandrum-Kollam

Full day

70km.

Day 2Houseboat

Full day

Kollam-Alleppey.

Day 3Alleppey

Full day

Continuation.

Day 4Jatayu

Full day

Earth Centre.

Day 5Return

Full day

Trivandrum.

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  • Dutch Church (Munroe Island)45 minutes
  • Ashtamudi Lake2-4 hours
  • Munroe Island Canoe Cruise2-3 hours

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  • City Hotel · Kollam town

    Kerala meals served on banana leaf, plus kuruma and biryani

  • Indian Coffee House · Chinnakada, near KSRTC stand, Kollam

    Filter coffee and South Indian breakfast at the cooperative chain

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  • Heaven of Munroe, Munroe Island · comfort₹₹
  • KTDC Yatri Nivas Kollam (Ashramam) · budget₹₹
  • The Island Homestay, Munroe Island · experience₹₹

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How many days do you need in Kollam?
NakshIQ keeps day-by-day plans for 1, 3 & 5 days in Kollam. The longest plan runs: Day 1 — Trivandrum-Kollam · Day 2 — Houseboat · Day 3 — Alleppey · Day 4 — Jatayu · Day 5 — Return.
Can you see Kollam in one day?
There is a one-day plan — "Kollam", in 4 time blocks (Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Evening). It opens with: Ashtamudi Lake houseboat (Kollam-Alleppey 8hr backwater cruise ₹3000+ per person).
What does a 3-day Kollam itinerary cover?
Day 1 — Kollam; Day 2 — Jatayu; Day 3 — Varkala.
What if the weather turns in Kollam?
Monsoon houseboat routes modified.