Akshara
Nagari

Land of Three L's
Latex, lakes & letters

The City Of
Letters

Kottayam


An ancient town located on a hilltop bordered by the western ghats on the east and the thrilling Vembanad Lake on the west, Kottayam is a culturally rich and naturally enchanting destination. Apart from nature's bounty, the town has many laurels to its name. It is a proud town to achieve 100% literacy in India for the first time. Also being the land of several publishing houses and print media, Kottayam is also tagged as the 'Akshara Nagari' meaning 'City of letters'.

The city is also a significant commercial hub for spices and crops especially rubber. One will see acres of a well-kept plantation of rubber all across the town. Other than its commercial importance, Kottayam is also dotted with a plethora of ancient and fascinating shrines all narrating a story of their own. With mesmerizing landscape and verdant fields are sure to lure you back to this place.

Top Destination

Let's Find Some beautiful Place To Get Lost....

Pathiramanal

Pathiramanal is a beautiful island in Alappuzha which was once the property of the Thaimattatil family . The island is covered with dense natural vegetation . The attraction is also famous as a bird watcher's paradise and a favourite amongst nature lovers.

Illikkal Kallu

Located at a height of 6000 ft above the sea level in the Western Ghats of Kottayam, Kerala, Illikkal Kallu is a major tourist attraction and one of the most pristine spots in all of India. Situated in Moonnilavu Village, Meenachil taluk, the nearest city to the summit is Teekoy.

Marmala Waterfalls

Located at a distance of few kms from Erattupetta in Kottayam , Marmala Waterfalls are popularly known as the ‘enchantress of the jungle’. Plummeting from a height of 200 feet, the unblemished clear waters create and aura of mist around them.

Vembanad Lake

Vembanad, also known as Punnamada is the longest lake in India, as well as the largest lake in the state of Kerala. With an area of 2033 square kilometers and a maximum length of 96.5 km, it is the second largest Ramsar site in India only after the Sunderbans in West Bengal.

Kumarakom

Kumarakom,situated 13 Kms away from Kottayam is a sleepy little village on VembanadLake. It offers wide variety of flora, exotic sightseeing. The bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres is safe home for many migratory birds like Siberian stork, wild duck.

Kurishumala

Kurishumala is this Christian pilgrim centre where hundreds of devotees converge, to climb the hill in faith, carrying small wooden crosses. The peaceful Monastry at the top of the hill, the silence,the cool mountain air and the lush green landscape are all soothing.