General Information
Kottayam is a beautiful Kerala backwater destinationKottayam - "the land
of lakes, latex and letters", that's what it is famously called. Interspersed
with a network of canals and lakes, Kottayam is also known for its toddy tappers.
This is one place where you will find that even one person is not illiterate.
The beautiful Vembanand Lake and its associated backwaters border Kottayam
district on the West. Kottayam is located in an area of great natural beauty
and you're sure to be enchanted by the scenery around Kottayam on Kerala tours
with Kerala Backwater.
Prime Attractions At Kottayam Backwaters
There are many famous churches in Kottayam including the
St Mary's church and the St Joseph's monastery. Some of the famous temples
in Kottayam are the Ettumanoor Shiva Temple known for its paintings and sculptures
and the Thirunakkara Mahadeva temple. You can see the historic churches and
temples of Kottayam on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.
How to Reach Kerala
The nearest airport is at Cochin (Kochi) located 76 km from Kottayam. Another
airport is at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) 160 km away.Kottayam is well
connected with the major towns in and outside Kerala by an extensive rail
network.
