Kottayam - 7 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Kottayam

The land of panoramic paddy fields, highlands, hills, hillocks, rubber plantations.

Types of Attractions in Kottayam

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Kottayam

Aruvikuzhi Waterfalls

Aruvikuzhi Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Rock Climbing Spots

Hike through the cascading waterfall set in the backdrop of rubber plantations and banana farms.

Illikkal Kallu

Illikkal Kallu

Rock Climbing Spots

Mountain Peaks

Short Hikes

Illikkal Kallu (Illikkal Rock) is a large rock located 900 meters above the sea level on Illikkal Mala (Illikkal Mountain) in the Western Ghats. The rock is peculiar for its view, with half of it fallen down years ago and the remaining half still standing tall intimidating and fascinating its visitors. The beauty of the landscape is comparable to that of the popular Pillar Rocks at Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.

Kattikkayam Waterfalls

Kattikkayam Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Mountain Peaks

Short Hikes

A short hike, a flight of steps, and then swim under the well-hidden Kattikkayam waterfall.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

1 Day Treks

Bird Sanctuaries

Home for native and migratory birds from the Himalayas and Siberia.

Marmala Waterfalls

Marmala Waterfalls

Waterfalls

1 Day Treks

Waterfall set amidst the thick forest and surrounded by boulders with a deep pool at it's bottom.

Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple

One of the oldest and biggest temple in Kerala, rich in its historical backgrounds and architecture.

Vembanad Lake

Vembanad Lake

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Boating Spots

Boat Races

Largest lake in Kerala where visitors can cruise through in houseboats.

Map of attractions in Kottayam

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For more information about Kottayam, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kottayam_district