Location: in the South Central part of the state sandwiched between the backwaters to the west and also the plantations of the foothills of the Ghats to the east.
The rain kissed fields, preen and pose of stray sun beem, coconut palms in the soft breeze and also the blue waters and the sparkling colors makes Kottayam worth watching. The place prefers to have hard earned credentials a bit more than natural radiance which it has been blessed with. The place is cherished with the spice plantations which has made the place as the commercial center.
Things to do and see in Kottayam:
Kottayam is known for its backwaters and houseboats but is is also having the religious monuments and heritage structures and also many of the must see attractions.
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple:
A huge Banyan tree is there at the entrance immense grace and beauty in this temple magnetizes the travelers to travel the place. The most striking feature of most of the temple of Kerala is the silence that is broken at the time of puja by the panchavadyam (sounds of orchestra).
St Mary's Knanaya Church, Valiapally:
Not so far from the temple a top am small hill and nursed by the Meenachil stands at ancient St. Mary's Kananaya Church which is known as Valiapally. The church has been built in 1550 by the descendants of Syrian Knanaya Christians who migrated to India in 345 CE.
Shopping in Kottayam:
The chief draws of the city are clothes and jewelery. The KK Road of the Kottayam always buzzes with the saris showrooms. The spots like Kasavukada, Allapatt, Alukka and Bhima are some popular spots of Kottayam.
Best time to visit Kottayam:
October to February, though Kottayam is beautiful during the Kerala's renowned monsoon, travelers cannot avail the backwater cruise.