Kottayam, Kerala India
(Kottayam is also known as Akshara Nagari)
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Kottayam Tourism & Travel Guide

Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. The city of Kottayam is also called as "Akshara Nagari" which means the "City of Letters" considering its contribution to print media and literature.
Kottayam is located in southern Kerala and is also the administrative capital of the Kottayam district.The town is an important trading center of spices and commercial crops, especially rubber.It is believed that the name kottayam originated from the Malaya...
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Things to do in Kottayam

The Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, in Kottayam town, was built in the 16th century by Thekkumkoor Raja. This is...More »

Pathiramanal is a small island inMuhamma panchayat of Alappuzha district. The name 'Pathiramanal' means 'Sand...More »

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (also known as Vembanad Bird Sanctuary) is situated at Kumarakom in Kottayam district...More »

Nadukani is a major picnic spot located about 55 km from Kottayam. It is a small hilly village at an altitude ...More »

The magnificent cave, Kottathavalam near Murugan hills at Kurushumala lies at a distance of about 70 km from Ko...More »
Places Around Kottayam

Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple is an ancient Shiva temple in Kottayam, Kerala, India. It has brought glory and fa...More »

The temple attracts thousands of travelers with its splendid architecture.This temple was constructed by Thekku...More »

The name Pathiramanal literally means ‘midnight sand’. According to legend, a famous Brahmin, Vilwa...More »

The village of Kumarakom, a cluster of little islands on the eastern banks of Vemba...More »

The Kerala Backwatersare a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the ...More »
Hotels in Kottayam

Featuring elegant colonial décor, Tea Bungalow is a 100-year old building set amidst a landscaped garden. It offers a s...More »

Blending colonial Victorian charm and chic modern design, the 5-star Vivanta by Taj Malabar presents a first-rate spa, ...More »

Simply sophisticated, the 5-star Beaumonde The Fern boasts 2 dining options and a swimming pool. The property is equippe...More »

Just minutes by car from the city centre, The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive offers stunning views of the sea. It features a...More »

Housed in a renovated Dutch colonial building, Poovath is located on the white sands of Fort Kochi Beach. Overlooking th...More »
Budget Hotels Kottayam

Situated in Fort Kochi, Fort Manor is within a 5-minute walk of the Chinese fishing nets, the famous St. Francis Church ...More »

Just 500 metres from the famous St Francis Church and and Fort Cochin Beach, Abad Pepper provides elegant accommodation ...More »

Napier House is centrally located in Fort Kochi, just 2 minutes' walk from the 500-year-old Santa Cruz Basilica and ...More »

Located in the colonial city of Fort Cochin, Tissa's Inn is housed in a mansion 1 km from Fort Cochin Beach and Chin...More »

Offering direct access to Fort Cochin Beach, Old Light House Bristow is a historic property surrounded by greenery and t...More »