General Information / History
Quilon is an old seaport town on the Arabian coast and a great trade center of Kerala. It stands on the Ashtamudi Lake. From the beginning of 16th century, the Portuguese, Dutch, and British came in quick succession to establish trading centers at Quilon. British stationed a garrison at Quilon in pursuance of a treaty between Travancore and British in the 18th century.

Sightseeing
Achencoil is famous for its Sastha temple, which is situated amidst dense forests. The most important features of the festival are the Therotam (Chariot festival) and Pushpabhishekam (offering of flowers). In no other temple of South India are flowers offered to the deity so lavishly as at Achencoil.

Thangassery 5 km
Thangassery is situated 5 km away from Quilon town. The city has old churches constructed in 18th century, a lighthouse built in 1902 with a height of 144 ft., and remnants of Portuguese and Dutch forts.

Kottarakkara
The birthplace of ' Rmanattam Kathakali'. In 1734 Marthanda Varma captured Kootarakkara.

Kundara
Famous for China clay. Renowned Kundara Ceramic Industrial Centre.

Chavara
Industrial Centre of Mineral sand. Titanium Complex is at Sankaramangalam.

Excursions: Aryankavu 73 km, Karunagappally 27 km, Mayyanad 10 km, Oachira 32 km