Palaruvi Waterfalls, Kollam - This beautiful waterfall is about 75 kms from Kollam on the Kollam-Shencottah road. Palaruvi, literally meaning "stream of milk" is one of Kerala's most picturesque waterfalls, cascading down a height of 300 feet. The journey to Palaruvi through the dense tropical forest is a spellbinding experience. The surrounding mist-clad blue hills and green valleys form a stunning backdrop to the milk white burst of foam that resounds through the otherwise tranquil virgin forest. Visitors love the cool shower. Ayurvedic physicians sometimes prescribe a bath in the waters of Palaruvi.

Sasthamcottah, Kollam - Sasthamcottah is an attractive village situated about 19 kms. from Kollam town. The extensive fresh water lake here, is said to be the biggest of its kind in Kerala. It is a beauty spot, a health resort and a centre of pilgrimage.

Thenmala, Kollam - Thenmala is the meeting point of Kollam-Shencottah road and Thiruvananthapuram-Shencottah road, surrounded by dense forests, 66 kms. east of Kollam. There are a large number of rubber and tea plantations in Thenmala. The dam at Thenmala, built under the Kallada Irrigation and Tree Crop development project, is the second largest irrigation project in Kerala. About 2 kilometres from Thenmala junction is an elevated walkway made of wooden planks, supported on concrete pillars. The walk on the elevated path through a canopy of trees offers breathtaking views of the jungle and the pond below.

Vallikavu, Kollam - It is a small village in Kerala chiefly inhabited by the fishermen community. The place is about 10 km north-west of Karunagappally and 35 km north of Kollam. Amritapuri is an important place here. It is the residence and headquarters of a global spiritual empire Mata Amritanandamayi Devi and thousands of devotees throng to Amrithapuri every year. The Amrithanandamayi Ashram, an international pilgrimage destination known for its educational and medical institutes, is a major landmark here. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.

Arayankavu, Kollam - Situated about 73 kms. east of Kollam, Aryankavu is one of the important pilgrim centres of the district. From every early days, it was an important trade route for merchants from either sides of the Western Ghats. The chief attraction of Aryankavu is the Shrine dedicated to Lord Sastha. The temple has some fine sculptures and mural paintings. All trains towards Shencottah have a stop at Aryankavu. About 5 kms. away from Aryankavu there is a big waterfall known as palaruvi meaning river of milk. It is one of the well-known waterfalls in south India, falling from a height of 300 feet.