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An ancient rock-cut temple from the 7th-8th century, carved from a single massive rock, located in a quiet village setting in Kollam.
The Kottukkal Cave Temple is an impressive example of rock-cut architecture, dating back to the 7th or 8th century. Located in a quiet village setting, the entire temple complex is carved out of a single, massive piece of granite. The site features two distinct caves of unequal size. The main cave houses a Shiva Linga, while the smaller one contains a monolith of Nandi, Shiva's bull mount. A prominent carving of Lord Ganapathy is situated right at the front, guarding the entrance to the caves.
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Kottukkal, Ittiva Grama Panchayat, Near Anchal, Kollam, Kerala 691538, Kottukkal, Kollam, Kerala, India
Air
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) is the nearest airport, approximately 55 km away. A taxi from the airport to the temple takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Train
Kollam Junction (QLN) is the closest major railway station, located about 45 km from the temple. From the station, you can hire a taxi or take a local bus towards Anchal.
Road
The temple is accessible by road from major cities like Kollam (45 km) and Thiruvananthapuram (55 km). The route typically involves driving on the Main Central (MC) Road and then taking local roads from Anchal.
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws are the most common form of local transport from nearby towns like Anchal or Kadakkal. Taxis can also be hired. Ride-hailing apps have limited service in this specific rural area.
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