19-12-2017, 04:23 PM
*Coastal areas in Kollam are famous for llmenite and Monozite deposits.
*Munroe island is in - Kollam
*Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering (TKM) is the first private engineering college in Kerala.
*World’s longest bamboo tree was discovered from Pattazhi in Kollam district.
*Shendurney wildlife sanctuary is situated in - Kollam
*Oldest Hanging Bridge in Kerala is at Punalur. It was constructed under the Architectureship of Albert Henry across the river Kallada (1877).
*Ramanattam, old form of Kathakali was originated in Kottarakkara by Kottarakkara Thampuran.
*The historic place Kundara where the great warrior Veluthampi Dalawa issued Kundara Proclamation in 1809 is in Kollam district.
Tourist Spots
*Jadayupara
*Thirumullavaram beach
*Thangassery Light house
*Palaruvi waterfalls
*Sasthamcotta lake
*Thenmala eco tourism
*Thevally palace
Place of worship
*Ochira Parabrahma Temple
*Kottukkal Cave Temple
*Aryankavu Ayyappa Temple
*Achankovil Ayyappa Temple
*Duryodhana templeNeendakara
*First tourism police station in Kerala Mattancherry
*First ISO Certified Police Station
*Kozhikode Town Police Station
*First Women Police Station Kozhikode
*First Abkari court in Kerala
*Kottarakara
