Kollan (So. Kerala) India - January 5th, 2007

Going further south in Kerala, and about 2-1/2 hours is Kollan, which is the southern gateway to the backwaters, but not as popular as Alleppey. This is a busy market town, surrounded by coconut palms and cashew plantations on the edge of the Ashtamundi lake. They have a big modern commercial complex, with 15 to 20 internet shops compiting with each other.