Kottayam houses some of the most scenic landscapes, picturesque locations and backwater sites in Kerala. The word Kottayam is derived from Kotta (meaning fort) and Akkam (meaning inside). A series of backwater tourist destinations and the principal towns of Kerala border Kottayam like Vembanad Lake , Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Idukki and Pathanamthitta. The tourist places at Kottayam are Thirunakkara Shiva Temple and Vaikom temple. The short tourist excursions from Kottayam can be planned to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumarakom, Alappuzha and Pathiramal.The hotels in Kottayam are a synonym to comfort and luxury for the tourists visiting Kottayam. The Kottayam hotels offer the best accommodation according to the convenience of the tourists in the town. The delicious food, the natural beauty and the latest facilities keep you here for long. |