Kottayam
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Kerala tours are sought after by tourists for its backwater canals and other natural bounties; if you want to explore the serene backwaters of Kerala, Kottayam is an ideal destination in God’s Own Country. Kottayam is a land of nature bordered by the Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad lake and paddy greeneries on the west.
Tourist visit Kottayam in Kerala for its panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, extensive rubber plantations, etc. Kottayam is also home to the first Malayalam printing press established by Benjamin Bailey, a Christian missionary in 1820 A.D. Backwater destination Kumarakom is located in Kottayam district of Kerala.
Kottayam also houses beautiful temples and churches. Tour to Kottayam in Kerala means exploration of its natural bounties and all its tourist attractions.
Season Timing :
Kottayam gets rainfall in two monsoons- from June to August and from October to November. The best time to visit Kottayam is in between November and February.
How to Reach :
By Air :
Kochi International Airport located at Nedumbassery is 75 km away from Kottayam.
By Road :
Kottayam is well-connected to Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and other neighboring cities by road networks.
By Rail :
Kottayam railway station has train services to all major towns of Kerala.
