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Kottayam Guide

Guide to Kottayam in Kerala

Kottayam is 76 km southeast of Kochi (Cochin). A prominent commercial centre with palm fringed backwaters on the west and scenic western ghats on the east. Several ancient religious shrines of different communities – Hindu, Christian, Muslim – exist in close proximity. Glorious tradition of religious tolerance.

Kottayam also holds the credit of being the first 100% literate district of Kerala. It is a Place of Land, Lake, Latex and Letters.15 kms to Kumarakom

 


Tourist Office: DTPC, Boat Jetty, Kottayam.

Accommodation in Kottayam District:

  1. Kumarakom Lake Resort, Kumarakom (5 Star Heritage Resort)
  2. Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom, (5 Star Heritage Resort)
  3. Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom (3 Star Heritage Resort)
  4. Backwater Ripples, Kumarakom ( 3 Star Resort)
  5. Waterscapes, Kumarakom ( 3 Star Resort)
  6. The Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala Resort & Spa (5 Star Spa Resort)

Getting There

Air  : Nedumbassery airport. Distance 106 km

Rail  : Kottayam Junction. Trains from all centers in India. Distance 15 km.

Road  : KSRTC Bus station at Kottayam. Buses from all important centers in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Distance 16 km

Water : Boats from Kumarakom, Alappuzha and Changanacherry.

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