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Kottayam is city, Flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west, Kottayam is a place that is known for extraordinary qualities.
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The royal palace of the Thekkumkur ruler was protected by a fort called Thaliyilkotta. It is believed that the name Kottayam is derived from a combination of the Malayalam words kotta which means fort (Thaliyilkotta) and akam which means inside. The combined form, Kottaykkakam
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Panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, hills and hillocks, extensive rubber plantations, places associated with many legends and a totally literate people have given Kottayam District the enviable title:The land of letters, legends, latex and lakes.
Illikkal Kallu is a monolith located on top of the Illickal Malaa in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India.Illickal Kallu is a major tourist attraction in Moonnilavu and Thalanadu village of Meenachil taluk. Only one half of the original rock remains, as the other half of the rock has fallen off. The nearest town is Teekoy.
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, also known as the Vimalagiri Cathedral or as Angathattu Palli located at Kottayam is the cathedral of the Diocese of Vijayapuram. Built in the Gothic architectural style, the church has a 172-foot tall tower which is one of the tallest church towers in Kerala
Very beautiful sight,Its actually paddy fields full of water lilies,we can take a walk into the fields and also there is availability of small boats which are run by the local people over there..Since its a seasonal tourist place, best time is to visit during the early morning time.
Aruvikuzhy Waterfalls is a waterfall in Kottayam district in the Kerala state of India. It is situated 2 km from Pallickathode and 7.5 km from Pampady. The waterfall measures about 30 ft in height and active only during monsoon. In summer the river almost dries up.
Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple is an ancient Shiva temple in Kottayam, Kerala, India. Temple tradition has it that the Pandavas and the sage Vyasa had worshipped at this temple. The name of the place has its origin from the word manoor, which means "the land of deer.
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid is a mosque situated in Thazhathangady, one of the Heritage Zones of Kerala, India, near the town of Kottayam. It is one of the oldest mosques in India and is more than 1000 years old.It is famous for its richness of architecture, wood carvings and the beauty.
