A canoe ride through these canals is quite an experience, especially when we have to fend off small leafy branches that are just about to touch the face. We all know that the backwaters put us on a relaxing mode. Local life also has some nice vibes. Locals, while friendly, get on their lives with their traditional down to earth life style. Lives revolve around coir weaving, sand mining and fishing. Nearby Attractions : Kollam town (shopping, food & fun), Kollam Police Museum, Thenmala, Chavara, Sastham Kotta, Ochira, Thangasseri Beach, M.G Beach, Ashramam Picnic Village, Thirumullavaram beach, Jatayu Rock, Kottukal Rock Cut Cave Temple, Palaruvi falls, Varkala beach, Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary and Matha Amrithanandamayi Ashram.