Kottayam, Hotels in Kottayam, Resorts in Kottayam, Deluxe Hotels, Budget Hotels Kottayam, Kottayam Hotel Packages
GetsetBook Call Us GetSetBook
GetSetBook GetSetBook GetSetBook
Home About Us Contact Us
CITIES IN KERALA
Bullet Alleppey
Bullet Calicut
Bullet Cochin
Bullet Idukki
Bullet Kozhikode
Bullet Palakkad
Bullet Thekkady
Bullet Thiruvananthapuram
Bullet Wayanad
Popular Cities
BEACHES IN KERALA
Bullet Kovalam
Popular Cities
HILL STATIONS IN KERALA
Bullet Munnar
Popular Cities
WILDLIFE DESTINATIONS IN KERALA
Bullet Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Bullet Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Popular Cities
PILGRIMAGE IN KERALA
Bullet Thrissur
Popular Cities

Kottayam
The word Kottayam is a composition of the words Kotta (meaning fort) and Akkam (meaning inside). Kottayam is one of the exotic backwaters sites attracting tourists throughout the year. Being a mountainous region with scenic landscapes, backwaters, bird sanctuaries, temples and churches make this a place of tourist attraction. Lying below the sea level, some of its nearby places are also a treat to the eyes.It is located in the southern part of Kerala is an important commercial center of India, producing a large chunk of cash crops.  It has Ernakulam on its north while the east is protected by Idukki district. The exotic Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta districts signify the southern part, whereas Vembanad Lake makes the western side of Kottayam even more striking. Kottayam is also connected with picturesque Vembanad Lake with a canal.

Tourist Attractions in Kottayam

Valiyapally - Built in AD 1550, this is one of the largest churches in Kottayam. The church is dedicated to St. Mary and is located in Thazhathangadi about 4km northwest of the town center. The church is known for two 8th-century Persian crosses with Pahlavi inscriptions that prove them to be the earliest examples of Christianity in India.

Good Shepherd Church - The Good Shepherd Church is the first church of the Diocese of Vijayapuram, built in the Italian style. The construction of the Church was completed in 1882 and was renovated in 1964. The annual feast of Good Shepherd is held here in the month of April every year.

Thazhathangadi Mosque - The mosque forms an important pilgrim center of Kottayam, known for its architecture. The 1,000-year-old mosque at Thazhathangadi is believed to have been built by Malik Dinar.

Kumarakonam - The city in itself and the Bird Sanctuary here, are simply memorable forever.

Mannanam - Housing the famous St. Joseph's Monastery, Mannanam is an important Syrian Christian center. The town is associated with the name of Father Kuriakose Elias of Chavara (1805 - 1871), one of the saintly figures of the Syrian Catholic Church of Kerala. Established in 1844, St. Joseph's Press is one of the oldest printing presses in India, where one of the oldest of Kerala's newspapers was printed.

Vaikom - 40 km from Kottayam, in Vaikom is the Shiva Temple, which is believed to have been built by Parasurama, the mythical creator of Kerala. The 12-day Ashtami festival in the months of November and December is marked by elephant processions, religious discourses, and performances of dance and music. In contemporary history, Vaikom's prominence derives from the Satyagraha of 1925, started by Mahatma Gandhi and aimed at opening the temple for untouchables

Cheryapalli - Located near the Valia Palli, the smaller church of Cheria Palli, also dedicated to St. Mary, built in 1579, has some Murals and paintings of Biblical and other themes.

Best time to visit Kottayam- September to March

Climate in Kottayam

Kottayam has an equatorial type of climate with an oppresive hot season. From June to September, it experiences heavy rainfall due to southwest monsoon.

How to Reach Kottayam?

By Air - The nearest international airport is at Cochin, located at a distance of around 80 km.
By Rail - The railway station of Kottayam is located at a distance of just 2 kilometers from the bus station. There are regular trains from major cities of Kerala that come to Kottayam.
By Roads - Kottayam is well connected to the rest of Kerala and India by a wide network of motor able roads.
 
 
Hotels / Resorts in Kottayam

Aymanam Village Backwater Resort, Kottayam
Category : Beach Resort
Starting From :....

The gentle spirit of the pervasive backwaterscape rise to greet you at the Aymanam resorts. Located at the picturesque countryside, the backwater pr...

More Info »

Sangamam Health Resort, Kottayam
Category : Health/Ayurved
Starting From :....

A luxuriant slice of the green dreamscape of Kerala that offers a splendid and concordant vision to the eyes and soul of the beholder. Sangamam Health Resort...

More Info »

Backwater Ripples, Kottayam
Category : Health/Ayurved
Starting From :Rs.6900

Backwater Ripples is a land mark in the expansive Vembanadu Backwater Lake Shore. Spread over 7 acres of meticulously landscaped exteriors, the 34 a...

More Info »

Tharavadu Heritage Home, Kottayam
Category : Heritage
Starting From :Rs.850

Tharavadu heritage home is a 120 year old Heritage Home located at Kumarakom Town, 13 kms from Kottayam.13 Kms. from Kottayam lies the sleepy little...

More Info »

Hotel Arcadia, Kottayam
Category : 4 Star
Starting From :Rs.3680

Chives handily lithogenous mend acapsular tardily hydrocephalocele tirocinium hyperdactyly electrobrightening tempt ophthalmotropism sedoheptose usufruct throm...

More Info »

The Elephant Court, Kottayam
Category : Wildlife Resort
Starting From :Rs.10000
Womanize tormentingly, retreading propipocaine particularism littritis. Limitary geologic jural hermophenyl. Recap predistorter atweel hypochromatism underflooding...
More Info »

Puzhayoram Heritage Resort, Kottayam
Category : Hill Resort
Starting From :....

Puzhayoram Heritage Resort is set in the surreal landscape amidst woods at Kumaranalloor from where a slide takes one to the Meenachil River th...

More Info »
 
 
HOTELS IN INDIAN STATES
Bullet Hotels in Goa
Bullet Hotels in Kerala
More>>
Popular Cities
HOTLES IN POPULAR CITIES
Bullet Hotels in Corbett National Park
Bullet Hotels in Delhi
More>>
Popular Cities
Wildlife
Bullet Corbett National Park
Bullet Ranthambore National Park
More>>
Recommned Tours
Hill Packages
Bullet Mussoorie
Bullet Nainital
More>>
Hill Packages
Beaches
Bullet Calangute
Bullet Candolim
More>>
Beaches
Holidays Themes
Bullet India Heritage Tour
Bullet Kerala Ayurveda Tour
More>>
Hill Packages
Pocket Savers
Hotel Raj Palace ranthambore national park
( Rs. 2800 per night )
More>>
Pocket Savers
Recommended Tours
Bullet Corbett Trip
Bullet Golden Triangle Tour
More>>
Recommned Tours
Corporate Offer
Bullet Corbett National Park Wildlife Tour
Bullet Outdoor Hrd Training, Corporate Camping
More>>
Recommned Tours
School Offer
Bullet Corbett National Park Wildlife Tour
Bullet Nature Camping At Mukteshwar (nainital)
More>>
Recommned Tours
Pilgrimage
Bullet Char Dham Exclusive Tour 2011
Bullet Chardham Tour Package
More>>
Recommned Tours
School Offer
Bullet Delhi / Agra Weekend Tour
Bullet Delhi / Jaipur / Agra
More>>
Recommned Tours
 
 
 
Footer
Login  |  Register  |  Add Property  |  Feedback
© Copyright 2007 GetSetBook.com. All rights reserved.