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
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, KottayamThe Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, in Kottayam town, was built in the 16th century by Thekkumkoor Raja. This is...More »
Island of Pathiramanal, KottayamPathiramanal is a small island inMuhamma panchayat of Alappuzha district. The name 'Pathiramanal' means 'Sand...More »
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, KottayamKumarakom Bird Sanctuary (also known as Vembanad Bird Sanctuary) is situated at Kumarakom in Kottayam district...More »
Nadukani, KottayamNadukani is a major picnic spot located about 55 km from Kottayam. It is a small hilly village at an altitude ...More »
Kottathavalam, KottayamThe 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, KumarakomEttumanoor Mahadeva temple is an ancient Shiva temple in Kottayam, Kerala, India. It has brought glory and fa...More »
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, KumarakomThe temple attracts thousands of travelers with its splendid architecture.This temple was constructed by Thekku...More »
Pathiramanal, KumarakomThe name Pathiramanal literally means ‘midnight sand’. According to legend, a famous Brahmin, Vilwa...More »
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, KumarakomThe village of Kumarakom, a cluster of little islands on the eastern banks of Vemba...More »
Backwaters, KumarakomThe Kerala Backwatersare a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the ...More »
Hotels in Kottayam
Tea Bungalow, Kochi (Cochin)
Featuring elegant colonial décor, Tea Bungalow is a 100-year old building set amidst a landscaped garden. It offers a s...More »
Vivanta by Taj Malabar, Kochi (Cochin)
Blending colonial Victorian charm and chic modern design, the 5-star Vivanta by Taj Malabar presents a first-rate spa, ...More »
Beaumonde The Fern, Kochi (Cochin)
Simply sophisticated, the 5-star Beaumonde The Fern boasts 2 dining options and a swimming pool. The property is equippe...More »
The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive, Kochi (Cochin)
Just minutes by car from the city centre, The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive offers stunning views of the sea. It features a...More »
Poovath Heritage Hotel, Kochi (Cochin)
Housed in a renovated Dutch colonial building, Poovath is located on the white sands of Fort Kochi Beach. Overlooking th...More »
Budget Hotels Kottayam
Fort Manor, Kochi (Cochin)
Situated in Fort Kochi, Fort Manor is within a 5-minute walk of the Chinese fishing nets, the famous St. Francis Church ...More »
Abad Pepper Route, Kochi (Cochin)
Just 500 metres from the famous St Francis Church and and Fort Cochin Beach, Abad Pepper provides elegant accommodation ...More »
Napier House, Kochi (Cochin)
Napier House is centrally located in Fort Kochi, just 2 minutes' walk from the 500-year-old Santa Cruz Basilica and ...More »
Tissa's Inn, Kochi (Cochin)
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 »
Old Light House Bristow, Kochi (Cochin)
Offering direct access to Fort Cochin Beach, Old Light House Bristow is a historic property surrounded by greenery and t...More »