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High Season : Oct - Mar

27 - 22℃

Low Season : Apr - May

27 - 24℃

Nearest Airport -COK

Kochi Airport

Nearest Train Stations -KTYM

Kottayam railway station

History

Kottayam literally translates to "fort inside" (Kotta + Akam). At today's Kottayam, the kings of Munjanad and Thekkumkur resided in Thazhathangadi. There are several ruins of palaces and castles in the area. The current Kottayam area is part of the former Travangel princely state. Previously, Travancore Manor was composed of two revenue divisions, namely. There is a "Diwan Peshkar" administrative control in the Southern District and the Northern District. Later, in 1868, two more divisions were formed, Quilon (Kollam) and Kottayam. Next came the fifth Devikulam division, but it was a short time, and eventually joined Kottayam. When Travango and Kochi (Kochi) merged in 1949, these income divisions were renamed districts, and Diwan peshkars gave way to district collectors, paving the way for the birth of the Kottayam district in July 1949.

Facts & Culture

Kottayam is known as the land of writing, the land of latex, and the land of lakes. It is the first fully literate city in India. Today, it publishes approximately 80% of the books published in Kerala. Recognized as the nerve center of the newspaper industry in Kerala, a total of five daily newspapers are published here. Extensive backwaters, lush rice fields, highlands, and vast rubber plantations are the characteristics of this picturesque land, which is a favorite of artists and tourists. The majestic Lake Vembanad and the stunning Kumarakom backwater and Waterfalls are the main attractions. Other interesting places to visit around are Poonjar Palace, Ilaveezha Poonchira, Vennimala, Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls, Pala, The Driftwood Museum. Many boat races are hosted in the network of waterways in Kottayam. The city also boasts of temples and churches. Kottayam enjoys a great reputation throughout the country as one of the major trading centers for natural rubber in India

Places to See

Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple

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This is an ancient Lord Shiva temple situated in the heart of Kottayam city. The Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple attracts huge crowds due to its traditional Kerala architect

0400-1100 & 1700-2000
Temple Rd, Thirunakara, Kottayam, Kerala 686001
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

St. Mary's Orthodox Church

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Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, Kottayam, commonly known as Kottayam Cheriapally, is a Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church located in Kottayam, Kerala, India.&

0800-1800
Oppotil junction, Kottayam - Kumarakom Rd, Kottayam, Kerala 686001
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

Thazhathangady Juma Masjid

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Thazhathangady Juma Masjid is a mosque situated in Thazhathangady, one of the Heritage Zones of Kerala, India, near the town of Kottayam. It is one of the oldest mosques

0800-1200 & 1530-1630
Thazhathangadi, Kottayam, Kerala 686005
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

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Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, which is around 10 kilometres from Kottayam to Kumarakom, is a respected and holy Hindu site. A regular location of devotion for the Pandavas and Sage Vyasa in ancient time

0400-1200 & 1700-2000
Ettumanoor Temple Rd, Ettumanoor, Kerala 686631
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

Kumaranalloor Bhagavathy Temple

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Sprawling over a vast area of 15000 square metres, the temple has a notable architectural pattern with a unique structure of nalambalam and sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum), both of which are r