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Introduction 
The charming old port of city
of Quilon (Kollam) on the banks of the picturesque Ashtamundi lake
is now known more as the centre of cashew industry. History
The city has changed its name frequently and known as Desinganadu, Kollam, and
Quilon at various points of time. It has sustained commercial reputation from
the days of Phoenicians and the Romans. Ibn Batuta identified it as one of the
five ports he saw in the time span of 24 years during his travel in India. The
rulers of Quilon and China had diplomatic relations in the 14th century and they
exchanged embassies with each other. There was a flourishing Chinese settlement
at Quilon during that period. Great Venetian traveler Marco Polo visited the
city in 1275 in his capacity as a Chinese Mandarin. From the beginning of 16th
century, the Portuguese, Dutch, and British came in quick succession to
establish trading centers at Quilon. British stationed a garrison at Quilon in
pursuance of a treaty between Travancore and British in the 18th century.
Festival
Kottankulangara Chamayavillanku
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Kottankulangara Chamayavillanku is a unique festival, which is held
at the Kottankulangara temple in Chavara, near Kollam, where
hundreds of sturdy men dress up as comely females. This is an
offering to the goddess Bhagavathy, the deity of the temple
Best Season
The climate is of tropical humid
type with an oppressive summer and plenty of seasonal rainfall. The
summer, lasting from March to May, is followed by the southwest
monsoon from June to September. The northeast monsoon occurs from
October to November. The rest of the year is generally dry. So the
best time to visit Quilon is August to March.
Travel
Links of Quilon
News
Papers Links of Quilon
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Destination
Quilon
Thangassery Light House
Pullichira Church
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