01 Plan your visit

Three venues.
One shore.

All three venues are in Kollam city, close to Ashtamudi Lake.

02 Getting here

Find your way to
Kollam.

By train
Kollam Junction is one of Kerala’s major railway stations, on the main Thiruvananthapuram–Ernakulam line.
By air
Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport, roughly a 1.5-hour drive south of Kollam.
By road
Kollam sits on NH 66. KSRTC and private buses connect it with every major town in Kerala.

03 While you’re here

Where to stay
Kollam has city hotels, family-run homestays and lakeside resorts around Ashtamudi. New Year is a busy week on the Kerala coast, so book early.
Getting around
Autorickshaws and taxis link the three venues. App cabs and KSRTC buses run across the city.
Eating well
Kollam is known for its seafood and its cashews. In the evenings, the festival’s food strand brings the city’s kitchens to the water.

04 Around Kollam

Five places worth an afternoon, on the water and around it.

01
Munroe Island
Canoe through narrow village canals where the Kallada river meets Ashtamudi.
02
Thangasseri
An old lighthouse and the ruins of a fort on the sea, a short ride from the city.
03
Kollam Beach
The city’s own beach, for a walk at sunset between sessions.
04
The backwater cruise
The long boat journey along the backwaters between Kollam and Alappuzha.
05
Jatayu Earth’s Center
A giant sculpture of the mythical bird, on a rock at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district.

05 Good to know

Weather
Late December in Kollam is warm and mostly dry. Light cotton, a hat and water help.
Stay
New Year is a busy week on the Kerala coast. Book your stay early.
Access
Tell us about any access needs and we’ll help plan your visit. Contact us.
Respect the lake
Ashtamudi is a protected Ramsar wetland. Carry a bottle; leave no trace.