Kottayam located in central Kerala is one of the 14 districts is additionally the executive capital of Kottayam district. The city is an important trading centre of spices and commercial crops, especially rubber. Kottayam is a land of distinctive culture, it's surrounded by indomitable Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west. All encompassing backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, hills and hillocks and the wide spread rubber plantations makes it much more appealing.Kottayam has several places of legendary importance. Highly literate people of kottayam have given Kottayam District the well deserved title the land of letters, legends, latex and lakes.

Kottayam is a vital centre of spices and particularly famous for commercial crop rubber. Most of India's natural rubber originates from the acres of well-kept plantations of Kottayam, conjointly it homes to the Rubber Board of Kerala. Kottayam is additionally referred to as as 'Akshara Nagari' which implies the "city of letters" considering its contribution to literature and print media.

Kottayam city is that the 1st city in India to possess achieved 100% literacy (a exceptional accomplishment achieved as early as in 1989). English education in South India did really begin at the previous Seminary here at Kottayam in 1813. The CMS Press, the first printing press of Kerala in 1821 by Rev.Benjamin Baily in Kottayam.

TOURIST SPOTS IN KOTTAYAM

Kumarakom :-The backwaters of Kumarakom are Kottayam's main attraction. Set in the backdrop of Vembanad Lake, house boat services of Kumarakom is an unforgettable experience a tourist takes along with them.

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Kumarakom

The backwaters of Kumarakom are Kottayam’s main attraction. Set in the backdrop of Vembanad Lake, house boat services of Kumarakom is an unforgettable experience a tourist takes along with them. The diverse bird species of the bird sanctuary and the panoramic view of the place make it the serene beauty of Kerala. The slender coconut palms overlooking the vast areas of never ending paddy fields, winding lagoons, alluring backwaters and mangroves with nestling birds of numerous varieties helps to calm and influence your mind. Kumarokam has rich belt of aqua life and it’s particularly famous for Karimeen or pearl spotted fish and other varieties such as konju or tiger prawns, njandu or crabs, chemmeen or prawns and so on. When the monsoon winds bring rain to the shores of Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom gets remodeled into a fashionable fertile land. Kumarakom houses a variety of luxury and budget resorts with distinctive leisure choices like ayurvedic massage, yoga, meditation, swimming, fishing and boating. The water sports like wind sailing and water skiing are another attraction for adventure buffs. These house boats also provide facilities to take a canoe out into the quiet lake and go fishing for your supper.

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Vagamon :-Vagamon, a hill station set in Kottayam- Idukki border of Kerala is a small plantation township in Central Travancore. Vagamon is a green bed with a endless line of lush green hills, exciting ravines and rambling rivulets.

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Vagamon

Vagamon, a hill station set in Kottayam- Idukki border of Kerala is a small plantation township in Central Travancore. Vagamon is a green bed with a endless line of lush green hills, exciting ravines and rambling rivulets. The cool breezy air, silent murmurs of the Pine forest, small waterfalls, and enticing meadows tempts a tourist to visit Vagamon again and again. Vagamon hill station is comprised of an exquisite series of hillocks, valleys and cascading waterfalls that makes it the perfect getaway for you. Walk on the slender, misty zigzag roads on these hills make its more overwhelming experience. For the headstrong ones, it has the options for trekking, Para sailing, and rock climbing and so on. Hill station contains a chain of three stunning hills known as Thangal hill, Murugan hill and Kurismala that providing a fascinating feel to the stunning hill station. Thus visit Vagamon hill station to experience the inner peace and eternal bliss of the mind.

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Pathiramanal :-According to ancient mythology, a young Brahmin dived into the Vembanad Lake to take bath and perform his evening prayers and the land rose above diverting the lake,and ...

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Pathiramanal

According to ancient mythology, a young Brahmin dived into the Vembanad Lake to take bath and perform his evening prayers and the land rose above diverting the lake,and the entralling island of Pathiramanal (sands of midnight) was created. Apart from the gorgeous lake shore of the Vembanadu Lake Pathiramanal is the main tourist spot in muhamma. Pathiramanal lies within the Vembanadu Lake. This eco friendly small island on the backwaters is a favourite place for many rare migratory birds from totally different places on the globe. It lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom, and is accessible solely by boat from Alappuzha. This exquisite piece of land is simply a couple of kilometres off Alappuzha. It is about a half hour journey from Alapuzha. While your visit you will be able to watch exotic species of birds that fly in from away land. The Pathiramanal island is therefore a perfect getaway place for a break in the back water cruising journey .

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Aruvikuzhi :-Aruvikuzhi or Aruvikkuzhy in Kottayam district is a lovely picnic spot and a perfect shooting location for movies. Aruvikkuzi Waterfalls is located 18 km from Kottayam district and 2 kms down a mud lane from Kumarakom.

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Aruvikuzhi

Aruvikuzhi or Aruvikkuzhy in Kottayam district is a lovely picnic spot and a perfect shooting location for movies. Aruvikkuzi Waterfalls is located 18 km from Kottayam district and 2 kms down a mud lane from Kumarakom. The mystic waterfalls of Aruvikuzhi fall in five steps, is a real feast for the eyes. Here streams build their way through the landscape and the water roars as it cascades down the mountains from a height of one hundred foot. It is a perfect place for trekking . Around one km from here, is Pallickathod , a stretch of rubber plantations along the sides of Aruvikuzhi. The well known St. Mary’s Church is set at the top of the waterfalls. Aruvikuzhi is one of the fine looking places in Kottayam district. Here the stream while passing through the lovely landscapes creating their way, water roars as they go down the mountains from a height of one hundred feet. The tourists can even relish the shade of rubber plantations here.

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ARTS & ATTRACTIONS

ARTS & ATTRACTIONS :- The numerous art forms of Kerala have always made its impact on the rich culture of Kerala.

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FOOD ITEMS IN KERALA

FOOD ITEMS :- The cuisines of Kerala are inspired by its cultural heritage and the generous availability of seafood, poultry and coconut.

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