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Best Time to Visit : Throughout the Year
Kottayam is a municipal town and one of the 14th districts of Kerala state. Kottayam derives its name from the word “Thaliyil Kottaya” where “kott” means “fort” and “akam” means “inside”. Literally it means being “the interior of a fort”. Kottayam is the main city of print media and literature and rightly known as “Akshara Nagari” that means “city of letters” or land of letters. This city was founded by the Rajah of Thekkumcoor. It came into limelight after it was declared as the first fully literate municipal town. It is said that this was the first place where first English educational centre was established in South India. In 1820 AD., a Christian missionary named Benjamin Bailey established the first Malayalam printing press. Kottayam is an ancient city located near the hill station of Kottathavalam bordered by enchanting Western Ghats and mesmerizing Vembanad Lake. This city is also called as Kunnumpuram. Kottayam is a popular tourist destination owing to its natural beauty with breathtaking landscape. It is crowned as an Eco City. Visitors are most welcomed to discover famous temples and shrines such as Subramanya Swami Temple, the Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Pallippurathu Kavu, Thiruverpu Temple and the Saraswathy Temple and others. Beside this there are other tourist attractions that attract thousands of tourists every year. Blessed with nature’s bounty in abundance it is the pride of God’s own country (Kerala).
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Elaveezha Poonchira, Kottayam: Elaveezha is one of the most famous tourist destination in Kottayam. It is a one of nature best hill stations that is surrounded by three hills namely Mankunnu, Kodayathoormala and Thonippara. It is must tourist place to visit. It gives you a magnificent view of lush greenery dotted with exquisite waterfalls and secret alcoves. Best for trekking.
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Nadukani, Kottayam: Nadukani is one of the popular hill stations near Kottayam and a major picnic spot. It offers wonderful views of the landscapes covered in dense forests, Nilgiri mountains, mystical valleys. Best place for couples and every type of tourist. Taking a trip to this the trip to this destination would be truly worth it.
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Island of Pathiramanal, Kottayam: This is an island located in the middle of the popular Vembanad Lake. It is accessible only by boat. It is one of the most fascinating islands in Kerala. This striking island take you through a mystical world that you really crave to see while on a break. It is a twisted trail to the outer world.
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Nattakom and Panachikkad, Kottayam: A glimpse into the rustic village life of Kottayam It is another famous tourist destination and most offbeat places to visit in Kottayam. Tourist visiting this place will gives you a glimpse into the rustic village life of Kottayam. Also, remarkable for reservoirs, scenic landscapes and migratory birds. It is a heritage village as well as religious place near Kottayam.
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Marmala Waterfalls, Kottayam: Marmala waterfalls is one of the most famous waterfalls to visit tourist looking for some adventure. It is a deadly combination of danger and beauty. It is accessible only by jeep as the path is narrow trodden. However, all the hardship is worth after reaching the waterfall.
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St. Mary’s Orthodox, Kottayam: This is a popular church located 4km away from the main city. It is one of the oldest churches where one can see the mural paintings taken from Bible on the wall. It was built in the Portuguese style of architecture that gives a glimpse of local Kerala.
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Monroe Lighthouse, Kottayam: Monroe is in Pallom. It is 8km away from Kottayam city and offers a magnificent view of the city. This lighthouse gives a splendid views of lush greenery paddy field. Best palce to watch magical sunset.
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Poonjar Palace, Kottayam: Poonjar Palace is a well-known tourist visiting place in Kottayam. It is located at Poonjar on the Pala-Erattupetta road in Kottayam district. This palace has a rich cultural heritage of Kerala. It is famous for its historical importance and for its unique architecture. It gives a glimpse of Kottayam in the olden times.
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Mozart Art Gallery, Kottayam: The Mozart Art Gallery is a a private art gallery owned and managed by the eminent artist M. Somu. It is a great place for artists to display their art and paintings of Kerala. One can see the exhibits here that are made of metal, rusty utensils, cast-away wooden artifacts etc.
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W Mall, Kottayam
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Mall of Joy, Kottayam
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Mega Mart, Kottayam
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YMCA Shopping Center, Kottayam
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Kottayam City Centre, Kottayam
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Local Markets, Kottayam
Places of Worship:
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Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam
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Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam
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Kumaranalloor Karthyayani Devi Temple, Kottayam
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Sree Venkatachalapathy Tirumala Devasom, Kottayam
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Sree Rama Temple, Kottayam
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Malliyoor Maha Ganapathy Temple, Kottayam
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Pallipurathukavu Temple, Kottayam
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Adithyapuram Surya Temple, Kottayam
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Parappadam Devi Temple, Kottayam
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Ambalakadavu Temple, Kottayam
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Elamkavu Devi Temple, Kottayam
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Kadappattoor Mahadeva Temple Gopuram, Kottayam
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Vasudevapuram Temple, Kottayam
Places of Entertainment:
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Kottayam Water Park, Kottayam (Amusement Park)
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Mangomeadows Agricultural Theme Park, Kottayam (Amusement Park)
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Uncle John I Drive Kids, Kottayam (Children Park)
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Dhanya / Remya Theater, Kottayam (Movie Theatre)
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Anand Theater, Kottayam (Movie Theatre)
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Anaswara Theatre, Kottayam (Movie Theatre)
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Carnival Nice Theatre, Kottayam (Movie Theatre)
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Grand Opera Theatre, Kottayam (Movie Theatre)
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By Air –Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport to reach Kottayam. It is located at a distance of 80km from Kottayam that is well connected with other major cities.
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By Railway – Kottayam railway station is the nearest railway station to reach Kottayam. It is well-connected with other major cities of Kerala.
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By Road – Kottayam is well linked by State transport buses from all parts of Kerala.
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