Kottayam Tourist Destinations

Kottayam is the famous district in the state of Kerala. It is the only district in the state with no border with either Western Ghats or the Arabian Sea. The district has its headquarters at Kottayam town. This place is known as the city of three L i.e. Literacy, Lakes, and Latex. It is also the first tobacco free district of India. It has played an important role in all the political agitations of modern times. The present Kottayam district was previously the part of an erstwhile princely state of Travancore. It is also known as the language capital of Kerala. Major religious communities of this district are Hinduism and Christianity. The weather of this place is quite humid and humidity increases during the rainy season. The well – known attractions in Kottayam are its backwaters, ancient monuments, hill stations, and religious places.

How to Reach

Kottayam district is properly connected to the nearby districts of the state and it can be easily accessed by rail, road, and air.

By road:
This district is well – connected to the major roads of the state. Kottayam – Kumali, Kottayam – Pathanamthitta, Thiruvalla – Ettumanoor central Kerala bypass, and MC road are the major roads in this district.

By Rail:
There are 5 railway stations in Kottayam district, out of which, Kottayam railway station is the major one.

By Air:
If airways are the priority then the visitors can reach this district by Cochin international airport which is the nearest one. This airport is around 88 KM away from this place.

Timings & Season

Kottayam welcomes the visitors all round the year but the best time Kottayam tourism is just after the monsoon season i.e. from October to February.

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