Thangasseri

  Description:

Thangasseri-which had been a prized possession of the Portuguese, Dutch and British in succession, is a place of historical importance.
A lighthouse built in 1902, 18th century churches and stately ruins of Portuguese and Dutch forts stand here as testimonies to the years of European imperialism. 

   Getting there:  

Nearest railway station: Kollam, about 5 km away
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 72 km from Kollam town