Kottayam

Bordered by the lofty Western Ghats in the east, Vembanad Lake and paddy fields of Kuttanad the in the west, the rolling plains and the gentle green hills in between; Kottayam is very unique in geographical Splendour.

Panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, extensive rubber plantations and a totally literate people have given this district the enviable title: the land of letters, latex and lakes. This land also boasts the first Malayalam printing press which was established by Benjamin Bailey, a Christian missionary, in 1820 AD.

The main ecotourism attractions of Kottayam are Backwaters, Kumarakom Bird Sanctury, Vembanad Lake, Pathiramanal Island Bird Roosting Area, Illaveezha Poonchira Hill Station.

Kottayam is the ideal take-off point for visits to Peermede, Munnar, Idukki, Thekkady, Ernakulam and the temple city of Madurai.

Kottayam has got many resorts and hotels with international standards even while not compromising the unique architecture of Kerala and also has one of the largest number of Home Stays in India with a mission towards providing homely atmosphere to visiting guests.

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