Thangassery Beach

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Sight Address : Thangasseri beach is located 5 km from Kollam, Kerala. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Thangassery Beach, located 5 km from Kollam town, is a seaside village of historic importance. Besides the 144-feet high Thangaserry Lighthouse which is open to visitors everyday, there are ruins of an old Portugese Fort and churches built in the 18th century near the beach.

Thangassery Beach

HistoryEdit

Thangasseri beach is essentially a part of the small town Thangasseri. It was a Portuguese colony, and then a Dutch colony. Finally, Thangasseri came under the English dominion.Thangasseri has some 18th century churches which are worth a visit.The Government Guest House here, is 200 years old. It stands along Ashtamudi lake and is a major attraction for its elegance and architectural beauty. Tourists can stay here at economical rates. The childrens Traffic & Entertainment Park, designed by NATPAC, is also located in this village near Thangasseri beach. It is the largest traffic park in Kerala. The Adventure Park, located in the village along the shores of the Astamudi backwaters, 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 the Adventure Park. A budget hotel for tourists, Yatrinivas, run by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation is also located in this village near the beach destination of Thangasseri. The village is just 2 kms. away from the town.

Must SeeEdit

Must see

Visiting TimeEdit

5.30 -7.30 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

August to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 Minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Sri Ayyappa Punjabi Food and Andhra Meals – Kollam ; Main Road, Near Dhanya Super Market, Kollam, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Cuisines: Indian

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 railway station at a distance of 5 kms.

Air : Nearest Airport Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at a distance of 71 kms.

Others : The ferry boat station is located near the Kollam bus stand, just 3 km from the railway station. Boat jetty is the most exciting way to access various cities and towns in Kerala.

Things to CarryEdit

Beachwear, Camera and of course sun-screen.

Safety / WarningEdit

Keep your cell phone in your laguage or hand out other person before going in water.
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.