Kottayam is categorised as Pilgrimage / Business and Transit
Reasons to Visit
- Kottayam is a base town for Rubber Plantations around the area and one of the largest rubber trading centers.
- 15 km from Kottayam is Kumarakom, which is on the banks of Vembanad Lake where a lot of luxury resorts are situated.
- Kottayam district is home to many Churches and Shiva Temples that are visited as part of a pilgrimage
- Kottayam area is home to many charming heritage & backwater homestays and getaway resorts.
Recommendations
- Significant Hindu Pilgrimages in and around South Kerala"Kottayam district is home to two significant Lord Shiva Temples i.e. Ettumanoor Siva Temple and Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple. These are visited alongwith Vaikom Mahadeva Temple as part of a pilgrim circuit. Thrikodithanam Temple at Changanacherry (15 kms) is also visited enroute."
- Airports and Access Points for Destinations in Kerala"Kottayam Railway Station is access point to visit Lake and backwater areas of Kumarakom, Temples of Kottayam and Plantation highland areas around Kottayam (Pala, Kanjirapally, Teekoy, Peermedu, Thekkady). "
- Christian Pilgrimages in South India"Bharananganam (25 kms from Kottayam) is a 1000 year old St Mary’s Church here and an important pilgrim centre. The mortal remains of the Blessed Sr. Alphonsa are laid to rest here. "
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Cochin (Ernakulam) (72 kms), Trivandrum (151 kms), Coimbatore (240 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Kottayam
- Please click here for Road Getaways Ex-Kottayam
- Kottayam is connected by Day train with Cochin (Ernakulam)
- Kottayam is connected by Overnight train with Hyderabad, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune
- Kottayam is connected by Day bus with Cochin (Ernakulam)
- Kottayam is connected by Overnight Bus with Bangalore, Chennai
Kottayam
has
13
Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
Category | Count |
Mid-segment | 1 |
Premium | 8 |
Luxury | 3 |
Experiential | 1 |
Type of Hotels | Count |
Resort | 12 |
Hotel | 1 |
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2 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Kottayam
Category | Count |
Short Break (4-6 nights) | 1 |
Holiday (7 or more) | 1 |
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Short Break
- Kerala Hindu Pilgrim Break (4 Nights)
Holiday
- South India Hindu Pilgrimage Itinerary (9 Nights)
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Kottayam has 14 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Cochin Airport and Kottayam | Rs. 3638 |
Day Sightseeing
Services | Rates Starting From |
Alleppey to Kottayam region Major Temples Day visit and back | Rs. 3287 |
Day Visit Major Churches in Kottayam region and back | Rs. 1878 |
Day Visit Major Temples in Kottayam region and back | Rs. 1878 |
Day Visit to major Temples of Ernakulam and Kottayam Area | Rs. 3638 |
Kottayam to Rubber Plantation Day visit back | Rs. 1878 |
Point to Point Transport
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Alleppey Town and Kottayam | Rs. 3287 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Kottayam Railway Station and Plantation bungalow in Kanjirapally | Rs. 1878 |
Pickup/Drop between Kottayam Railway Station and Plantation bungalow in Pala | Rs. 1878 |
Pickup/Drop between Kottayam Railway Station and Plantation bungalow in Teekoy | Rs. 2231 |
Pickup/Drop between Kottayam Railway Station and Resort in Peermedu | Rs. 4460 |
Pickup/Drop between Kottayam Railway Station and Resort/Homestay in Kumarakom | Rs. 1878 |
Pickup/Drop between Kottayam Railway Station and Resort/Homestay in Kumily, Thekkady | Rs. 4460 |
Pickup/Drop Kottayam Railway Station and Resort in Vandhanmedu, Thekkady | Rs. 4694 |
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Kottayam
has
1
Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.
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Experience
Services | Rates Starting From |
A Day with the Farmers | Rs. 1350 |
11 Travel Ideas listed for Kottayam. Click here for reviewing them.
Destination Ideas
- Churches in the Kottayam Area
- Experiences in Kerala
- Kerala Craft, Culture, Churches, Temples, Festivals and Heritage
- Kerala Homestay / Small Owner managed stay Experience
- Major Pilgrimage centers In and around Alleppey Area
- Major Temples and Pilgrimage centers In and around Kottayam Area
Festivals linked to Kottayam (Kerala)- Attuvela Mahotsavam
- Manarcad Perunnal (01 Sep 2023 To 08 Sep 2023)
- Parumala Perunnal
- Thirunakkara Festival
- Vaikathashtami Festival
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