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About Kottayam
The name Kottayam is derived from the word "Kotta" which means "Fortress" in Malayalam.
The old town of Kottayam was originally founded on the hilltop now known as Kunnumpuram. This fortress was called Thaliyil Kotta and was founded by the local chieftain or RAJA known as the Thekkumcoor RAJA. The small hamlet developed within the walls of the fort and thus was derived the present name from the words "Kottackk Akam" which literally means “Inside the Fortress”. It is commonly believed that down the ages this gradually assumed its present form, Kottayam.
Kottayam is an important commercial centre of Kerala, situated in the southern part of India. Sandwiched between tranquil palm-lined backwaters on the west and the Western Ghats on the east, Kottayam is among the state's most mountainous regions, providing some of Kerala's finest natural scenes. The town is surrounded by some of the most fertile and beautiful scenery in the state with hills to its East and backwaters to the west. Kottayam is the ideal take off point for visits to Peermedu, Munnar, Idukki, Thekkady, Ernakulam and the temple city of Madurai. Most of India's natural rubber originates from the lands of well-kept plantations of Kottayam, also home to the Rubber Board, one of the country's primary commodities board.
Tourist Places
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Shiva Temple This shiva temple was built in the south indian style of temple architecture. the murals on the walls are a major attraction here. the sanctum sa ...more
The ubiquitous three-wheeler auto-rickshaw is in Kottayam too. Cycle-rickshaws cover small distances though your perch might be slightly precarious as you go over the bumps. You could hire a private taxi that like a private chauffeur-driven car and is at your beck and call.
How to reach
By Air:
The nearest airport is at Cochin (Kochi) located 76 km from Kottayam.
By Rail:
Kottayam is well connected with the major towns in and outside Kerala by an extensive rail network. The railway station is situated just 2 km away from the central bus station. There are regular trains from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam (165 km), and Ernakulam (65 km).
By Road:
Kottayam is connected to major cities of South India by good motorable roads.
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