Kottayam is truly known as the land of lakes, letters and latex. Kottayam is a predominantly Christain region. Kottayam is stippled with pretty old churches. Thekkady is a major wildlife centre 114 kilometers from kottayam. Sabarimala, the South India's most famous Hindu pilgrim centre is situated 134 kilometres from kottayam Town.

Major Tourist Attractions in Kottayam

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls

Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls is 8 kilometers from Kottayam town. Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls is a dazing picnic spot where streams tinkle as they make their way through the landscape.... read more

Backwater Tours

Kottayam is also an ideal transit point to Kumarakom which is famous for backwater tourism... read more

Bharananganam

Bharananganam is the place where the mortal remains of the Saint Alphonsa is entombed at St. Mary's Church, which is now a famous pilgrim centre... read more

Ettumannoor Shiva Temple

Ettumanoor Shiva temple, 17 kilometers from Kottayam on the way to Cochin is a centuries old temple.... read more

Kurisumala

Kurisumala is a renowned Christian pilgrim centre where hundreds of devotees from far and near meet during the holy week.... read more

Poonjar Palace

The Poonjar palace is situated around 45 kilometers away from Kottayam. There is an extraordinary royal collection of antiques and exquisite furniture, palm engravings, jewel boxes... read more

St. Mary's Church - Vaillyapalli

Thazathangadi church is situated 3 kilometers from the Kottayam town. The famous St. Marys church kottayam is built in 1550 AD. .... read more

Thirunakara Temple

The Koothambalam in english known as 'temple theatre' at Thirunakara Temple is one of the most celebrated temple in the state. There are some good paintings on its walls. .... read more

Vagamon

The vagamon is charming hill station located on the Idukki - Kottayam border. ... read more