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Kottayam

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Land of Letters, Lakes, Latex

The first Indian city to achieve a 100 percent literacy rate among its citizens, Kottayam has as much of a reputation for its educational standards as for its massive rubber industry. Religious tourism in Kottayam also contributes significantly to the local economy, with many pilgrims flocking the diverse area's temples, mosques, and churches. Aside from the religious sights, Kottayam's proximity to excellent hiking opportunities in the surrounding mountains provides an additional reason to visit. Kottayam is in Kottayam District. Use our India trip itinerary planner to arrange the details of your trip to Kottayam and other destinations.
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Popular things to do in Kottayam

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Vagamon
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Duration: 3​h
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Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
4.8
Duration: 1​h
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Illikkal Kallu
4.4
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Bay Island Driftwood Museum
4.3
Duration: 1​h

Side trips from Kottayam

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Kerala Backwaters
Kerala
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Duration: 8​h
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom
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Duration: 3​h
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Vembanad Lake
Kerala
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Duration: 2​h
Thangal Hill
Vagamon
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Hidden gems in Kottayam

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Kumaranalloor
5.0
Duration: 1​h
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Kattikkayam Waterfalls
4.8
Duration: 4​h
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Malliyoor Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple
4.6
Duration: 1​h
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Marmala Waterfall
4.2
Duration: 2​h

Historic Sites in Kottayam

Kottayam Cheriapally
5.0
Duration: 30​min
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Saint Chavara Pilgrim Centre
4.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
4.8
Duration: 30​min
Ganapathiyar Kovil Temple
4.7
Duration: 1​h

Nature in Kottayam

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Ilaveezhapoonchira
4.1
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Kattikkayam Water Falls
4.3
Duration: 4​h
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Aruvikkachal Waterfall
4.2
Duration: 2​h
Kannadipara
1.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Kid-friendly things to do in Kottayam

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Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park
2.6
Duration: 8​h
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