For all the beauty that only summers in the
backwaters of Alleppey can provide, Kollam too is an attractive spot for tourists looking for similar getaways (see
Kuttanad). The waters there, are part of the Southern backwater channels that have for many centuries now connected the major post cities of the ancient times.
Famous as the abode of Matha Amritanandamayi, her various establishments are strewn across the state like Amritha University, Amrita School of Engineering etc., the beaches of Kollam are worth mentioning. The white surf like those in
Kovalam beach and native
fishing boats, lined up on the shores are reminiscent of some of the most famous fishing villages from around the world. The shores are even dotted with Chinese nets! This was something new to me, as I had thought that they were characteristic of uptown Kochi (Cochin).
Well, as I traveled down the highway linking Alappuzha to Kollam, I just laid back to enjoy the beach sun and the white sandy beaches.
The sands of time, lulled me to sleep but not before I had taken a couple of snaps. Enjoy;)
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| Fishing boats docked near Kollam |
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| The Scenic Shoreline |
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| Chinese Fishing Nets :Like a painting |
Seems like a nice place to be. But I have heard the beach smells. yeww
ReplyDeleteOf fish, Keshav. So unless you are vegetarian...the smell is bearable. it actually completes the whole idyllic fishing village feel. :)
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