Places to Visit in Kottayam
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Vaikom
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Other
Vaikom is the capital town of the Vaikom taluka, situated on the north-west side of the Kottayam District. It has the Vembanad Lake on its west and various distributaries of the River Muvattupuzha flow through the town. It is counted amongst the oldest townships in Kottayam and is popular for the...
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Nadukani
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Hill
Nadukani, situated in the midst of thick wooded hills and dense forests, is an ideal site for trekkers. It is located 3,000 ft above sea level, atop a hill. The mountains in the northern side and the Muvattupuzha River on the other side can be seen from Nadukani.
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Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Temple
Thirunakkara Mahadeva temple was constructed in the early 16th century by the Raja of Thekkumkur. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and represents beautiful Kerala style of architecture. The temple is adorned with murals that depict themes of Hindu epics.
The temple is visited by numerous...
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Saraswathy Temple
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Temple
Saraswathy temple is situated in the Panachikad village. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Saraswathy, the Goddess of learning and art. The temple has sculptures and paintings depicting various episodes of Indian mythology. It is popularly known as the Mookambika temple and organises the annual...
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is also known as the Vembanad Bird Sanctuary. It is located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake in Kottayam. Sprawling over 14 acres of land in the basin of the Kavanar River, the sanctuary is counted amongst the largest bird sanctuaries in India. It is situated in the...
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St. Mary's Orthodox Church
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Church
St. Mary's Orthodox Church is located in Cheriyapalli at a distance of around 4 km from the destination. Being a prominent centre for the Syrian Christians of Kerala, the church originally belonged to the Malankara Orthodox Christians. It was constructed by the Raja of Tekkumur in 1579 in...
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Thazhathangady Juma Masjid
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Mosque
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, also known as the Taj Juma Masjid, is located on the banks of the Meenachil River. The foundation of the shrine was laid by the members of the Jama-Athe in 1959 and was completed in 1964.
Renowned for its wood carvings and beautiful architecture, the mosque...
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Bay Island Driftwood Museum
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Museum
Bay Island Driftwood Museum is situated in the Kumarakom village, at a distance of around 14 km from Kottayam. The museum displays a wide collection of driftwood sculptures, modern artefacts and root sculptures of various shapes and designs. It was constructed by Raji Punnoose, proprietor and...
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Island of Pathiramanal
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Island
Island of Pathiramanal in the Alappuzha District of Kerala is quite popular among the ornithologists. The name of the island is derived from the word ‘Pathiramanal’ which means ‘sands of night’.
It is situated in the middle of the Vembanad Lake and is inhabited by...
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Poonjar Palace
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Palace
Poonjar Palace situated in the Meenachil Taluka is surrounded by huge walls. The palace has a collection of antiques and furniture, including chandeliers, jewel boxes, weapons, grain measurer, palm leaf engravings and statues. The sculptures of Nataraja, a palanquin and a thoni carved out of a...
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Elaveezhapoonchira
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Hill
Elaveezhapoonchira is a beautiful hill station that lies in proximity to Melukavu Mattom. It is situated in the midst of three beautiful hillocks namely, Mankunnu, Kudayathoormala and Thonippara. The hill station derives its name from two words ‘Elaveezha’ and ‘poonchira’,...
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Kottathavalam
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Cave
Kottathavalam is situated on the Murugan Hills at Kurisumala. It is a cave carved from a rock surface and is believed to be the resting place of the Madurai Royal Family. Various statues and sculptures of Gods and Goddesses, such as Madurai-Meenakshi, Ayyappa, Murugan and Kannaki, can be seen in...
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Subramania Swami temple
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Temple
Subramanya Swamy temple is located in the village of Kidangoor and is dedicated to Lord Subramanya Swamy. The temple is known for its traditional Kerala architectural style. During the months of February and March, an annual festival is celebrated that lasts for 10 days. Chakiarkoothu performed...
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Pallippurathu Kavu
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Temple
Pallippurathu Kavu is an ancient shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga, the presiding deity of the village. The temple is visited during the annual Kumbhaka Mahotsav, celebrated on the 10th day of Pathamudaya.
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Thiruvarpu temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Temple
Thiruvarpu temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is visited by numerous tourists during the annual Vilakkeduppu festival. The annual festival is organised in the month of April and lasts for 10 days.
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Nattakom and Panachikad
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Village
Nattakom and Panachikad are the beautiful villages located in the Kottayam District. The villages are surrounded by thick evergreen forests and numerous streams. Numerous species of rare migratory birds can be seen between the months of November and February. The village has a chain of Ayurvedic...
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Monroe Light
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: View point
Monroe Light is situated in Pallom at a distance of around 8 km from Kottayam and east of the Vembanad Lake. It was established by Colonel Monroe, a local resident, in 1813.
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Subrahmonia temple
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 18Places to Visit in Kottayam
- Type: Temple
Subrahmonia temple is situated at a distance of around 21 km in the Perunna village. It is believed that the temple was constructed by Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma of the Travancore kingdom. The temple has an idol of Devasenapathi, an incarnation of Lord Murugan, along with the idols of Lord...
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