Sight Address : Amritapuri, a religious township and a pilgrim center located at Vallikavu, is at a distance of about 30 km from Kollam. Edit
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Amritapuri, a religious township and a pilgrim center located at Vallikavu, is at a distance of about 30 km from Kollam. Vallikavu is a picturesque hamlet populated with fishermen community and is famed as the birthplace of Matha Amrithanandamayi. The place gathered worldwide attention for Matha Amrithanandamayi Ashram is headquartered here. Matha Amrithanandamayi is a female guru who has millions of followers from across the globe. Houseboat tours are available from Kollam to Amritapuri, during which travelers can enjoy the scenic beauty of backwaters.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
August to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 3 Hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxi service is available from the airport and railway station to reach this place in kollam.
BUS : Nearest Bus Station is Kollam bus station
Train : Nearest Railway Station: Kollam Junction Railway Station
Air : Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera and of course sun-screen.
Safety / WarningEdit
- The climate of Kollam is tropical and humid with regular showers almost throughout the year. The summer season (March to May) can be oppressive with temperature and humidity climbing to high levels while the monsoon arrives in June and continues till September.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Kollam : 100 / 0474-2746000
- Upasana Hospital, Kollam : 0474-2762887
- Ambulance : 108
- Fire Station : 101
- Kollam Women Helpline : 1091/0474 2764591