Kottayam
India · State of KeralaIN
City in Kerala, India
Kottayam is a city in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is the district headquarters of the district and is located about 151 km (93.8 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Kottayam has a population of 136,812 people, and a population density of 2,470/km2 (6,400/sq mi). Kottayam is also referred to as "the City of Letters" as many of the first Malayalam daily newspapers, such as Deepika, Malayala Manorama, and Mangalam, were started and are headquartered in Kottayam, as are a number of publishing houses.
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- 9.587, 76.521
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 3 m
Overview of Kottayam
Kottayam is a place in State of Kerala, India. Travel interests covered here include wellness and nature. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Kottayam
Wellness in Kottayam
(2)Wellness in Kottayam covers Farms and Spa. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kottayam.
Nature in Kottayam
(1)Looking for nature? Kottayam has National Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kottayam.
Best time to visit Kottayam
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Kottayam through a larger town in State of Kerala; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Kottayam that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kottayam known for?
- Kottayam is mainly a destination for wellness and nature, set in State of Kerala, India.
- What can you do in Kottayam?
- You can plan around Farms, Spa and National Parks in Kottayam. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Kottayam?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Kottayam located?
- Administratively, Kottayam sits in State of Kerala, India — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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