Exotic birds and serene backwaters of Kottayam

Kotttayam a beautiful place at the heart of Kerala is attractive by its serene water bodies and rolling hills and mountains. Kottayam is bordered with Western Ghats in the East and Kuttanad and Vembanad Lake in the West. Kottayam is surrounded by Ernakulam in the North, Pathanamthitta in the South, Alappuzha in the West and Idukki in the East. Kottayam is one of the Christian dominated centers of Kerala.
Kottayam is heard for its extensive rubber plantation. Kottayam holds an enviable position in attaining hundred percent literacy. Kottayam offers a magnificent sight of excellent palm fringed water bodies, wide range of hills and hillocks, etc. Many renowned papers and publishers of Kerala are the products of Kottayam.
Kumarakom backwaters of Kottayam are the prime attraction. Paradise of the Bird Watchers- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is another gift of Kottayam. On your trip through the backwaters, you can enjoy the lush green paddy fields, coconut groves, mangroves etc. Pathiramanal, an island in the banks of Vembanad Lake is a wonderful place of tourist attraction. At the festival of Onam, Kottayam is filled with festive mood. Through the backwaters of Kottayam, you can enjoy the thrilling snake boat race.
Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary of Thekkedy is 104km from this center. Kottayam homes a number of pilgrim centers like Sabarimala, Mannanam, Thirunakkara, Ettumanoor, Erumeli, Vaikom, Manarcad and Bhrananganam. Peeremedu, Thekkady, Idukki, Ernakulam and Munnar are some of the nearby attractions of Kottayam.
The hotels and resorts that Kottayam homes will help you to make a better accommodation possible. In addition, Kottayan offers numerous Ayurvedic resorts, fitness centers, health services, shopping centers, tourist information centers and more.
To get there By Air: Kochi International airport (76km), Thiruvananthapuram international airport (160km) BY Rail: Kottayam railway station By Road: Kottayam is connected to all major cities and towns in South India