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Pozhikkara Beach, Kollam
ABOUT
Pozhikara is the Western border town of the Paravur municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala state. Paravur was a trade hub for foreign countries . Pozhikara is about 14 km from Kollam City through Kollam-Paravur coastal road. It is in the Arabian Sea coast. The clear water and the golden sand together has made the Pozhikkara Beach in Kerala a beach lovers paradise. The clear blue water of this beach makes the view a very fantastic one. The vast blue sky adds to the beauty of this place. Pozhikara is a heritage site in Kerala.Visitors, including foreign visitors come to Paravur and Pozhikara to see the tidewater, backwaters and beaches. An ancient document revealing the importance of Paravur and Pozhikara is 'Pozhikara sasanam' built in the 12th century at Pozhikara sivakshetram (later it became a devikshetram). It was inscribed on a 'sila phalakam' in 'vattazhuthu ' Another mention of Paravur is in 'Unnineeli sandesam' which was written above more than 600 years.
HISTORY
Pozhikara is 'Pozhikara sasanam' built in the 12th century at Pozhikara sivakshetram (later it became a devikshetram). It was inscribed on a 'sila phalakam' in 'vattazhuthu ' Another mention of Paravur is in 'Unnineeli sandesam' which was written above more than 600 years.
SPECIALITIES
It is in the Arabian Sea coast. The clear water and the golden sand together has made the Pozhikkara Beach in Kerala a beach lovers paradise.
CLIMATE
The city's climatic condition makes Kollam a best city in India to live. The maximum average temperature of the city in the summer season is 31 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature recorded is 23 degrees Celsius. Under the Köppen climate classification, the city features a Tropical monsoon climate.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
January,February,September,October,November,December are considered the best time to visit Pozhikkara Beach.
FOOD
Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian
ROAD CONDITION
Pozhikara is about 14 km from Kollam City through Kollam-Paravur coastal road.
