Antique
Shop
An Antique shop that treasures ethnic art and crafts.
Swimming Pool
A swimming pool overlooking the natural pond on the lake front offers a
panoramic view of the backwaters and palm -fringed horizon.
Health
The resort owns an Ayurvedic health centre with professionally trained
staff. A 24 hr resident physician is present at resort to provide
consultation.
Treatment of the patient may vary depending upon the condition and is a
combination of diet,oil baths, steam baths and massages.
Sports
Aquaserene offers a unique opportunity to explore the backwaters
overlooking the resort. Aquatic sports, fishing, cruises have been
introduced to make the trip memorable for the visitors.
Cultural Programmes
The live performances, on request, unveils the magnificence of a culture
that captivates with its sheer diversity, richness and colour.
Sightseeing
Thangasseri
This seaside village of historic importance has the ruins of an old
Portuguese fort and churches built in the 18th century. The Thangasseri
lighthouse which is 144 feet high, is open to visitors from 15:30 - 17:30
hrs. There are buses at 15 minutes intervals from Kollam town.
Thirumullavaram Beach
This secluded beach is beautiful picnic centre and has frequent bus
connections to the town.
Mayyanad
is noted for its shrines and temples. The most important of the nine
temples here is the Subramanya Temple at Umayanallor. This shrine is said to
have been consecrated by the great Hindu Philosopher Sree Sankaracharaya.
There are frequent buses from Kollam to mayyanad.
Sasthamkotta
This vast fresh water lake surrounded by hills on three sides, is the
largest of its kind in Kerala. The ancient Sastha Temple which lends its
name to the town, is an important pilgrim centre. There are frequent bus
services from Kollam. Accommodation is available at the PWD Rest House.
Ochira
The unique feature of this famous pilgrim centre is that there is no deity
or idol at the famous Para Brahma temple dedicated to universal
consciousness. Ochira Kali in mid June and the twelve day 'Panthrandu
Vilakku' in November/December are the two main annual festivals. Ochira Kali
is a mock fight enacted between groups of men dressed as warriors an the
padanilam (fighting spot). They perform a martial dance standing in
knee-deep water, brandishing swords and shields, and splashing water every
direction. There are frequent buses from Kollam and Alappuzha.
Kulathupuzha
Situated on a forest range on the Thiruvananthapuram-Shenkottai road,
Kulathupuzha is known for Sastha temple. The Vishu Mahotsavam in April/May
is the most important festival. There are frequent buses from Kollam to
Kulathupuzha. The Thenmala railway station is just 10 Km from here.
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