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#1	Whitegate Residency Reviews (21) Rs. 3000 1

#2	Aida Hotel Reviews (15) Rs. 900 2

#3	Windsor Castle- Lake Heritage Resort Reviews (5) Rs. 3500 3

#4	Mali International Hotel Reviews (6) Rs. 900 4

#5	Chamundi Hill Palace Reviews (4) Rs. 3200 5

#6	Orchid Residency Reviews (3) Rs. 1900 6

#7	Anjali Park Hotel Reviews (3) Rs. 1100 7

#8	Pearl Regency Reviews (3) Rs. 2600 8

#9	Exon Guest House Reviews (2) Rs. 200 9

#10	Exon's Comfort Inn Reviews (2) Rs. 600 10

Places to visit in Kottayam
	Vaikom Other #1 of 18 Hotels near Vaikom

	Nadukani Hill #2 of 18 Hotels near Nadukani

	Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple Temple #3 of 18 Hotels near Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple

	Thazhathangady Juma Masjid Mosque #4 of 18 Hotels near Thazhathangady Juma Masjid

	St. Mary's Orthodox Church Church #5 of 18 Hotels near St. Mary's Orthodox Church

	Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Sanctuary #6 of 18 Hotels near Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

	Island of Pathiramanal Island #7 of 18 Hotels near Island of Pathiramanal

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About Kottayam Tourism
Located near Kochi, Kottayam is a large town in the state of Kerala. Due to the presence of many newspapers and publishing houses in Kottayam, it is also called the letter capital of Kerala. The literacy rate of the city is around 100% that can be attributed to the presence of many colleges and deemed universities, present here. Kottayam is popular because of several plantations, paddy fields and natural lakes. Kottayam is also a main trade centre of Kerala due to the extensive rubber plantations present in the town. The large town of Kottayam also has a head quarter by the same name. Located around 76 kilometres from Kochi, Kottayam once used to be the part of erstwhile Central Travancore. Apart from being the trade capital of Kerala, Kottayam also has several popular publishing houses of India. Popular tourist attractions in Kottayam include an ancient temple of Thirunakkara Mahadeva, which was built here in the 16th century by Raja of Thekkumkur. The interior murals of the temple depict some of the rare ancient art works derived from Hindu epics. Thirunakkara Arattu festival, bathing ceremony of lord Mahadeva, is a famous event in Kottayam, which starts from the first day of Meenam month of Malyalam Calendar. It continues for ten days. Various traditional dances like Kathakali, Mayilattom, Velakali and other cultural entertaining programs are performed during the festival. This festival is held between 15th and 24th March in 2012. The Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple hosts the Ettumanoor Aarat festival, celebrated in the month of February – March every year. The most exciting part of this Utsav is seven and half elephants made of gold being displayed for public. This is called Ezharaponnana Darshan in Malayalam. Tourists visiting Kottayam in March can visit Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple. Attuvela Mahotsavam, a water carnival is held at Elankavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple on 25th March 2012. It is believed that Attuvela Mahotsavam is the welcome ceremony for the Goddess of Kodungalloor who comes to visit her sister, the Goddess of Elamkavu. Kottayam also houses one of the oldest Mosques of India, the Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, located near Meenachil River. The mosque here is popular for its wooden architecture and carvings representing the ancient architectural expertise. The region also includes some Syrian Christian Churches like ancient St. Mary's Orthodox Church in Cheriapally that still dominate the region. These churches date back to the 1600s. The best time to visit Kottayam is between the months of September and February because of the pleasant weather as it gets increasingly warmer from the month of February onwards. Kottayam hosts an annual Flower Show and Food Festival in the third week of January. Cultural programs will be arranged on all days of the festival. Kottayam is well connected by railways to other towns and districts whereas the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram is well connected by roadways along with neighbouring towns like Thekkady, Ernakulam, Madurai, and Munnar. The nearest airport is located in Kochi, which is about 80 kilometres from the town. Kottayam is also popular for its water transport facilities that include ferries and boats. In Kottayam, tourists can use public transport for going around the city. The bus service in Kottayam connects almost all parts of the city. Tourists can also hire taxi to roam around the city. Kottayam is known for its handmade products. Exquisite goods and designs made by local craftsmen can be included in the shopping as the remembrance of Kottayam trip. Tourists can also add various spices to their shopping bags along the local market. Read More >>

10 Kottayam Traveller Reviews

"Calm and Serene place"

Posted by tanvi
Shillong
Apr 17, 2013

Kottayam Experience: Its a small town with beautiful surroundings, The backwater boating is the main attraction. Also one ancient temple is a must visit place. It is a nice place to relax as there is not much of rush.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Food available is mostly south Indian. You can enjoy vast variety of Kerela Halwa and other kerela special snacks. Also banana chips are available in abundance with a delicious taste. Market is good especially if you want to buy gold and silk which is a south specialty. Various bakeries are available if one wants to munch around some snacks.

Activities & things to do: Back water boating is the activity available

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: you can reach by train or bus or car all are equally good. During the back water boating do carry eatables otherwise you may find tough to travel for 3hrs without having anything. A resort by the backwater will be the best option to have a glimpse of the life at backwater.

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"AIDA kottayam"

Posted by Govinda Kumar
Apr 15, 2013

Kottayam Experience: destination is close to the backwater heaven in earth-Kumarakam and fantastic hill stations Vagamon, Thekkadi etc

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: food id good both veg & non veg

Activities & things to do: Nothing much on this

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: connected By Road & Rail.. Airport is almost 100km away

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"Kottayam Stay review"

Posted by veera
Bangalore
Mar 05, 2013

Kottayam Experience: Kottayam is a hub to many ancient and wonderful temples.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Typical Kerala style dishes are aplenty

Activities & things to do: None

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: None

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"Visit to Gods own country kerala"

Posted by asik kumar
Jan 26, 2013

Kottayam Experience: Amazingly beautiful n peaceful place the house boats were eye catchy. The bird sanctuary and the museum was a whole new experience, wish to go again.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: House boats, museum, herbal n spice gardens, bakery items, a restaurant called laxmi palace is good

Activities & things to do: Spend a day on the house boats Visit the fossil museum the bird Sanctuary.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Just book your trip before reaching the place its the best way to enjoy, book a best deal package and enjoy tension free

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"my stay at Hotel Mali"

Posted by sudheesh
Hyderabad
Dec 26, 2012

Kottayam Experience: Well placed as it is near to the railway station. all modes of transport is available there. rooms are well maintained.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Food is good. not much for sight seeing but can do good shopping

Activities & things to do: not sure

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: can reach by train and also other modes of transport

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Tourist places in Kottayam

Kottayam is one of the 14 districts of Kerala which is home to various backwater stretches. It is surrounded by the Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy fields on the west. Kottayam is popular for water bodies, hillocks, rubber plantations, ancient shrines, museums and a bird sanctuary.

The destination derives its name from two words ‘Katta’ and ‘akam’, meaning the interior of a fort. Most of the popular Hindu temples in the destination are constructed in Tamil and Kerala styles of architecture. Two of the famous temples in Kottayam are the Thirunakkara Mahadeva temple and Pallippurathu Kavu temple.

The St. Mary's Orthodox Church and Thazhathangady Juma Masjid are the other popular sites located in the destination. The Island of Pathiramanal, located in the middle of the Vembanad Lake, has varied avifauna. The Vembanad Lake is a popular backwater and is formed by the water collected from numerous rivers and canals flowing through the district. Rides on the traditional cargo boats, known as Kettuvallams as well as on cruise boats and house boats can be enjoyed at the lake.

The Elaveezhapoonchira, Poonjar Palace, Monroe Light and Wagamon are some of the important sites located in the vicinity of the district. The Bay Island Driftwood Museum was established by Raji Punnoose, who won the Limca Book of Records in 2001 for maintaining the only driftwood museum in the country. The museum has a collection of various artefacts and things made using sea waste.

The Subrahmania temple, Thiruvarpu temple and Kottathavalam Cave are also popular attractions. The temples are popular for beautiful rock sculptures, murals and wall paintings. The Nadukani, Nattakom and Panachikad, Island of Pathiramanal and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary are some of the important attractions of the destination.