Ashramam Picnic Village
The Ashramam Picnic Village in Kollam district, Kerala is a prominent recreational center which is surrounded by forests and the beautiful backwaters of Ashtamudi Lake. Located on the grounds of a 200-year-old guest house where Lord Munroe once stayed, it has a hotel, a boat club, a children's amusement park and an adventure park.Â
Art items on display
Paramparya Museum is a must visit place for art lovers. At the Museum, paintings from different parts of the country including Warli, Kalamkari, Madhubani, and Kerala Mural Art are on display. There are also wooden carvings, dolls, puppets, cane and coir articles as well as local jewellery.Â
The village has many sculptures by renowned artists like Saju Mannathur, Chavara Vijayan, Guruprasad and Biju Bharatan. The sculptures are considered one of the main attractions of the city.
Recreational Activities
The village is ideal for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and even aqua parasailing, a first in Kerala. The children’s park is one of the primary hubs of entertainment here where you can enjoy bicycle rides and a ride on a toy train. Ashramam is a favorite spot for tourists seeking a peaceful spot.
You can go on backwater cruises on traditional houseboats called ‘Ketuvallams’, organized by the District Tourism Promotion Council. Banana boat rides, kayaking and Jet Ski options are also available.
The months of November and December are the ideal months to visit Kollam. During this period, the weather is relatively pleasant, with low humidity levels and minimal rainfall.
Visiting Hours: 10:00 A.M. - 06:00 P.M.
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