Manarcad Perunnal and Navaratri festivals of Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,… More State Tourism Award Winners 2010 - 11, Coconut Lagoon Kumarakom, Best Heritage Hotel, Kerala

Kottayam is a multifaceted gem within Kerala’s cultural mosaic, celebrated for its literary legacy, serene backwaters, and economic resilience. Whether exploring historic printing presses, cruising along tranquil lakes, or witnessing the vitality of rubber plantations, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the timeless charm and ...

Kottayam, Kerala's Hub of Letters, Lakes and Latex. Kottayam is the hub of letters, lakes and latex. The district has a rich literary tradition and is the birthplace of the publishing industry in Kerala.

Kottayam, Kerala's Hub of Letters, Lakes and Latex. Luxuriously covered with rubber plantations, Kottayam is also home to the majestic Vembanad Lake. The district has a rich literary tradition and is the birthplace of the publishing industry in Kerala.

Thevalakkattu Sree Dhanwanthiri temple situated at Kulasekharamangalam, Kottayam, is dedicated to Lord Dhanwanthiri Moorthy, who is worshipped as the God… Other Temples in Kottayam Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, Park View, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India - 695 033

Located about 14 kms from Kottayam, Kumarakom village is spread over an area of 51.67 sq. km including the 24.13 sq. km of the lake. It was Mr. Alfred George Baker, his interest in agriculture and his love for nature that helped him create this treasure called Kumarakom from over 500 acres of wetlands that lay north-east of Lake Vembanad.

An ancient cave near Muruganmala in Kottayam, known for its rock-cut carvings depicting legends like Madurai Meenakshi, Ayyappa, Murugan, and Kannaki. One of the most loved picnic spots in Kottayam, Kottathavalam is a place of archaeological interest at the legends says that the Royal Family of Madurai would ascend a rock cut path to take rest ...

Nestled in the midst of cotton like clouds, the mystical, ethereal valley of Ilaveezhapoonchira is undoubtedly one of the best picnic spots in Kottayam district. Ilaveezhapoonchira is a dreamlike valley sprawled across thousands of acres. It is located approximately 55 km from Kottayam and 20 km from Thodupuzha.

Vimalagiri church at Kottayam is one of the tallest church towers in Kerala. The Church is known for its towering 172-foot spire and Gothic architecture. A key pilgrimage site, it hosts an annual feast in December and showcases intricate stained glass and detailed interiors. A must-visit for architecture and heritage lovers.

Kottayam is the birthplace of the publishing industry in Kerala and thus known as the land of letters. Cradled by the backwaters and the Western Ghats, it is epitomised by its stretches of vast greenery, paddy fields and sprawling rubber plantations. Kumarakom, Vaikom and Aymanam are the popular Responsible Tourism Villages in Kottayam.