Tourist Attractions Kottayam Kerala
Kumarakom
Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam in Kerala, India, famous for its backwater tourism. It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake which is the largest freshwater lake in the state of Kerala. The Vembanad Lake, an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination, offers boating, fishing and sight seeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit.Kottayam, about 13 km, is the nearest railway station to access Kumarakom, Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 94 km.
Manarcad Marthamariam Cathedral
Manarcad Marthamariam Cathedral(St. Mary's Cathedral),is a Jacobite Syrian Christian Church located about 9 km from the town of Kottayam in Kerala, India and a destination for people on annual pilgrimages seeking the blessings of the Virgin Mary. During his 2004 apostolic visit, Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas elevated St Mary's to the status of Cathedral and Universal Marian Pilgrim Centre.There are more than 4000 families in this parish and is one of the largest Christian parish in kerala.
Ilaveezhapoonchira
Skirting Kottayam district are the beautiful valleys of Ilaveezhapoonchira, spread over thousands of acres. This delightful picnic spot located in the midst of beautiful hillocks near Kanjar, is also ideal for trekking. This is also one of the best places in Kerala to enjoy both the sunrise and sunset. It is easily accessible from Thodupuzha in Kottayam. Contact details:91 481 2560479 Nearest railway station is Kottayam, about 55 km, Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 76 km..
Nadukani
Nadukani, situated in the midst of thick wooded hills and dense forests, is an ideal site for trekkers. It is located 3,000 ft above sea level, atop a hill. Nadukani is a major picnic spot located about 55 km from Kottayam. The place offers a magnificent view of the entire surroundings from this hilltop. Chamundi Hill Palace Ayurvedic Resort that offering traditional ayurvedic treatments is situated near Nadukani.
Vagamon
Vagamon is a hill station located in Kottayam-Idukki border of Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It has a cool climate with the temperature between 10 and 23 °C during a summer midday. Vagamon also known as the 'Scotland of Asia', was discovered by the British who found the place ideal for tea plantations and they were followed by Christian missionaries who built their abode of service at Kurisumala in Vagamon. National Geographic Traveler has listed Vagamon on their directory of the '50 most attractive places to visit in India.
Bharananganam church
Bharananganam is a name which is synonymous with St. Alphonsa, who is the first saint of India. This town is 5 kilometer away from Palai, now has become an important pilgrim center in Kerala. Bharananganam, an important pilgrim centre in South India. Devotees irrespective of caste and position, from far and wide visit the Rooms at Bharananganam & Tomb of St. Alphonsa at St. Alphonsa Shrine Church Bharananganam seeking her blessings.
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid
Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid is one of the famous tourist attractions of Kottayam in Kerala. The Juma Masjid of Thazhathangadi is historically very important as it is not only one of the oldest mosques in Kerala, but the whole of India. It is one of the oldest mosques in India and is more than 1000 years old. It is believed by many historians, that Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid was constructed some 10 centuries ago by Habib Dinar who was Malik Dinar's son and was responsible for the introduction of Islam in the country. Tourists from many parts of India visit Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid and get enthralled by its rich artistry.
Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam in Kerala, India, famous for its backwater tourism. It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake which is the largest freshwater lake in the state of Kerala. The Vembanad Lake, an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination, offers boating, fishing and sight seeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit.Kottayam, about 13 km, is the nearest railway station to access Kumarakom, Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 94 km.
Manarcad Marthamariam Cathedral
Manarcad Marthamariam Cathedral(St. Mary's Cathedral),is a Jacobite Syrian Christian Church located about 9 km from the town of Kottayam in Kerala, India and a destination for people on annual pilgrimages seeking the blessings of the Virgin Mary. During his 2004 apostolic visit, Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas elevated St Mary's to the status of Cathedral and Universal Marian Pilgrim Centre.There are more than 4000 families in this parish and is one of the largest Christian parish in kerala.
Ilaveezhapoonchira
Skirting Kottayam district are the beautiful valleys of Ilaveezhapoonchira, spread over thousands of acres. This delightful picnic spot located in the midst of beautiful hillocks near Kanjar, is also ideal for trekking. This is also one of the best places in Kerala to enjoy both the sunrise and sunset. It is easily accessible from Thodupuzha in Kottayam. Contact details:91 481 2560479 Nearest railway station is Kottayam, about 55 km, Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 76 km..
Nadukani
Nadukani, situated in the midst of thick wooded hills and dense forests, is an ideal site for trekkers. It is located 3,000 ft above sea level, atop a hill. Nadukani is a major picnic spot located about 55 km from Kottayam. The place offers a magnificent view of the entire surroundings from this hilltop. Chamundi Hill Palace Ayurvedic Resort that offering traditional ayurvedic treatments is situated near Nadukani.
Vagamon
Vagamon is a hill station located in Kottayam-Idukki border of Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It has a cool climate with the temperature between 10 and 23 °C during a summer midday. Vagamon also known as the 'Scotland of Asia', was discovered by the British who found the place ideal for tea plantations and they were followed by Christian missionaries who built their abode of service at Kurisumala in Vagamon. National Geographic Traveler has listed Vagamon on their directory of the '50 most attractive places to visit in India.
Bharananganam church
Bharananganam is a name which is synonymous with St. Alphonsa, who is the first saint of India. This town is 5 kilometer away from Palai, now has become an important pilgrim center in Kerala. Bharananganam, an important pilgrim centre in South India. Devotees irrespective of caste and position, from far and wide visit the Rooms at Bharananganam & Tomb of St. Alphonsa at St. Alphonsa Shrine Church Bharananganam seeking her blessings.
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid
Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid is one of the famous tourist attractions of Kottayam in Kerala. The Juma Masjid of Thazhathangadi is historically very important as it is not only one of the oldest mosques in Kerala, but the whole of India. It is one of the oldest mosques in India and is more than 1000 years old. It is believed by many historians, that Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid was constructed some 10 centuries ago by Habib Dinar who was Malik Dinar's son and was responsible for the introduction of Islam in the country. Tourists from many parts of India visit Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid and get enthralled by its rich artistry.
