General Information
The word Kottayam is a composition of the words Kotta (meaning fort) and
Akkam (meaning inside). Kottayam is one of the exotic backwaters sites
attracting tourists throughout the year.
State Name
Kerela
Distance from Major Cities
Kochi,>> 80 km, Kollam >> 165kms, Thiruvananthapuram >>
160 kms, Thekkady >> , Ernakulam >> 65 kms , Madurai >>,
and Munnar >>
Weather / Climate
Max 34.50C, Min 23.O0C all year round
Also Known As
Mecca of Publishing Industry'
Population
1820000
Religions (Major Religion)
Hinuism,Chrischianity,islam
Language
Malayalam and English
Cuisine
Pulaos, pilaffs and biriyanis PootuIddlis or fluffy Thorans AvialOlen
Bananas Malayalee Pachadi Sambar stew with Appams, . Meen vevichathu or fish
in fiery red chilly sauce
Restaurants
Hotel Sakthi Hotel Rajadhani Hotel Presidency Hotel Nithya
Temples
The Thirunakkara Shiva Temple St Mary's Church (Valiapally), St Mary's
Orthodox Church (Cheriyapally), and St Joseph's Monastery (Mannanam)
Monuments
The Poonjar Palace Padmanabhapuram Palace Bastion Bungalow Bolghatty Palace
Hill Palace
Other Attractions
Kumarakom
Wildlife
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Excursions
Kochi,>> 80 km, Kollam >> 165kms, Thiruvananthapuram >>
160 kms, Ernakulam >> 65 kms Erumelli (60 kms) Wagamon (60 kms)
Kumarakom (14 kms)
Area
2204 sq. km
Main Business Centres
Windsor castle ... C&C Book Centre, KSRTC Bus Stand, Kottayam
Shopping
mustang himalayan handicraft industry, P K Kurian and Co, Kaithamattam
Stores, Golden Arts Ornamental Umbrellas, Appolos Umbrellas Factory ,
Valiyamalil Saniware .
Things To Buy
Rubber goods
Rail Road
Kottayam railwat station
Entertainment
theatres, meuseums, clubs
Best Season
September to March
