Information about KOTTAYAM (India, Kerala)
India -> Kerala |
| The Owner of 'Eco Trails Houseboats' says about KOTTAYAM |
| Kumarakom : 13 Kms, from Kottayam lies the sleepy little village of Kumarakom on the Vembanad lake. Kumarakom offers exotic sightseeing, boating and fishing experiences. The Bird Sanctuary here is spread across 14 acres of marshy land in the Shore of Vembanad Lake, a natural habitat of migratory birds and an ornithologist’s paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, waterfowl, cuckoo and migratory birds like Siberian Stork, wild duck, etc live in flocks are fascinating sight for the visitors. The village Kumarakom is the merger of mangrove forest, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves inter spread with waterway and canals adorned with wild lily. This enchanting backwater destination has its leisure options like boating, fishing etc. |
| The Owner of 'Kerala Houseboats' says about KOTTAYAM |
| Kumarakom in Kerala is an internationally renowned backwater tourism hub. Nature\\\'s bounty is the unique selling proposition to attract different target groups from around the world in the past one decade. Marvelous lake shore, chain of rivers, birds splendid in number and varieties , houseboat cruise on backwaters, delicious food and rejuvenation therapies are the publicized attractions. As a tourist destination, Kumarakom offering first class accommodation and cruises in exotic houseboats. |
| The Owner of 'GK`s Riverview Homestay' says about KOTTAYAM |
| Kottayam is an ancient town of 3 \'L\'. L for Letters- education L for latex L for Lakes 100 % Litercy town. The birth place of Arunthadi roy ,the author of God of Small things\' The city of peace.Even if we have all major religious groups we live togehter as friends and even brothers. we respect each other. So so far no despute,fight etc. western part of Kottayam is blessed with back waters and lake, where we live.East,south and north are with plantations.we have lots of ancient churhes and temples around here. |
| The Owner of 'TAMARIND HOME' says about KOTTAYAM |
| Enjoy a backwater cruise in House-boat OR Visit Bird sanctuary at Kumarakom ….(45 minutes’ drive from the home-stay) Enjoy a backwater cruise in House-boat OR Enjoy the beauty of Beach,in the sunset at Alappuzha….(45 minutes’ drive from the home-stay) Enjoy Elephant-feeding & ride(Eco-tourism)at KONNI…. Enjoy Monsoon rains in Kuttanad Backwaters during June to August….. Enjoy Kathakali Performance at Sree Vallabha Temple,Thiruvalla….. Sightseeing trips to Western Ghats or waterfalls….. Authentic Ayurveda therapy … Dental Treatment by Kerala Dental Council Registered Doctor, in Clinic having NABH- Standards. Banking: State Bank of Travancore,Thuruthy with ATM |
| The Owner of 'CHOOTTUVELIL HOLIDAY HOMES' says about KOTTAYAM |
| Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2 and it is the administrative capital of Kottayam district. Kottayam is located in south-central Kerala and has a population of 357,533 according to the 2011 census.[1] The city is an important trading center of spices and commercial crops, especially rubber. Major Kerala print media such as Malayala Manorama, Deepika and Mangalam are headquartered in the town. Also a pioneering center of modern education in Kerala, Kottayam became India\'s first city to achieve 100% literacy in 1989[2] and the district became the first tobacco free district in India on September 28, 2008.[3] The city of Kottayam is also known as Akshara Nagari (അക്ഷര നഗരി) (City of Alphabets) in honour of its contributions to print media and literature. It is known as the Land of letters, lakes and latex, and it was recently also titled \'the Mural City\'. |