Vaikom is one of the major Responsible Tourism destinations in Kerala. The PEPPER project was initially implemented in Vaikom temporarily, and supported by the World Tour…
Kottayam is the birthplace of the publishing industry in Kerala and thus known as the land of letters. Cradled by the backwaters and the Western Ghats, it is epitomised…
With its picture-perfect beauty, luscious mangroves, queues of coconut palm & quaint village life, Kumarakom calls out to travellers from across the globe. Situated in th…
Vechur cow, an indigenous cattle variety of Kerala, a rare breed of Bos indicus, is the smallest cattle breed in the world. It yields the maximum milk in the world for a…
Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid in Kottayam Kerala, India. It is believed that Habib Dinar, son of Malik Dinar who introduced Kerala to Islam, constructed the masjid.
Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is an ancient temple in Kerala dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is popular for its annual Vaikathashtami festival. The festival falls in the Mal…
ThirunakkaraMahadevar Temple is situated at Kottayam in Kerala. The Koothambalam, the special building in the temple premises used for cultural purposes, is one of the b…
Aruvikkuzhi is a beautiful picnic spot and an ideal shooting location for movies. Located in the midst of rubber plantations, it is an ideal place for trekking.
Anchuvilakku in Kottayam district is a stone lamp post and a typical example of Kerala style of architecture built by the freedom fighter VeluthampiDalawa.
A trek that will take you to the source of Manimalayar, a river that nourishes central Kerala. You may begin your trek from Elamkadu in Idukki district, 16 km northeast o…
The captivating water world of Kumarakom, famous for Kerala Tourism’s responsible tourism activities recently received biggest international recognition to date. Kerala…
Poonjar Palace, located at Poonjar on the Pala-Erattupetta road in Kottayam district of Kerala, the Poonjar Palace is yet another magnificent testimony to the rich cultur…
Kumarakom is part of Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala and is located in Kottayam. A two-hour journey from the Cochin International Airport or a half hour boat ride from…
Agriculture is the main occupation of the villagers in Kumarakom, Kerala, India. Lime-shell collection, fishing and construction are the other major occupations.
Those who have read Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things might remember the reference to ‘Kari Saipu’, the Englishman wh…
Those who have read Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things might remember the reference to ‘Kari Saipu’, the Englishman wh…
The Taj Group that converted the bungalow into the first modern tourist resort in Kumarakom - the Taj Garden Retreat is working in Bakersââ¬â¢ house.
Birds found in Kumarakom bird sanctuary or Vembanad bird sanctuary is the permanent dwellers such as the water fowl, the cuckoo, the heron and the sky lark. Water bird…
Pathiramanal, a beautiful island located in the middle of Lake Vembanad. It can be accessible on a backwater cruise from Alappuzha to Kumarakom, Kerala, India.
Mangrove forests and the related fauna found in Kumarakom. Three major unquie species found are are Brugiera gymnorrhiza, Avicennia officinalis, and Hebiseus taeliatious.…
Kumarakom situated in Lake Vembanand is noted for many species of freshwater fish here include the Karimeen (Pearl Spot), shrimp and prawns. The delicious dishes prepared…
Explore Vimalagiri Church in Kottayam, known for its towering 172-foot spire and Gothic architecture. A key pilgrimage site, it hosts an annual feast in December and show…
Perched in Melukavu, a small village in Kottayam, the Kattikkayam Waterfalls is a secluded haven beckoning adventure enthusiasts to its untamed beauty. Cascading in three…
Shiva temple at Ettumanoor in Kottayam
also plays host to one of the popular temple festivals of Kerala, that involves the exhibition of 'Ezhara Ponnana'
Kerala’s sustainable and inclusive tourism project STREET has received the global award at the World Travel Mart (WTM) London in recognition of the water conservation i…
Pakkil village in Kottayam is known for the Dharmasastha Temple and the annual trade fair that happens on the temple premises. The temple is believed to be established by…
The St. Mary's Forane Church, Athirampuzha traces its existence back to 835 AD. This renowned pilgrim centre of St.Sebastian is dedicated to Blessed Virgin Mary.
St. Mary's Orthodox Church, popularly known as Cheriapalli has been built in 1579 by Thekkumkoor Maharajah. Situated in Kottayam the walls of the church are adorned with…
Kottayam is a land of panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands and extensive rubber plantations. The vast network of rivers and canals of Kottayam empt…
Poonjar Palace at Poonjar is situated on the Pala-Erattupetta route in Kottayam district of Kerala. The Poonjar Palace is a glorious testimony to the regal opulence of th…
Mannanam is a historically important place in Kottayam. It is the seat of the first seminary of Malabar Church, first Catholic Sanskrit school and first printing press. D…
The Vembanad Lake at Kumarakom in Kottayam is an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination. It provides boating, fishing and sightseeing…
Kumarakom, a part of the Kuttanad region, is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kottayam district of Kerala. Kumarakom is an ideal backwater destinations…
Recipient of the State tourism award for the ‘Best Five-Star Hotel in Kerala’ Kumarakom Lake Resort located in Kottayam exudes the charm of Kerala’s culture and her…
Kaduthuruthi Valiapalli is a famous church located on MC Road in Kottayam district, Kerala. The church has a huge cross sculpted out of a single stone at the entrance.
Steeped in serenity, simplicity, and silence, Coconut Lagoon has heritage mansions, bungalows and pool villas, surrounded by captivating sights of the Kumarakom backwater…
Ilaveezhapoonchira is a picnic spot located in the midst of the beautiful hillocks near Kanjar. Ilaveezhapoonchira is located at a distance of 55 km from Kottayam and 20…
Coconut Creek in Kumarakom is the only one of its kind in the Diamond category for homestays in Kerala - the highest rating given by Department of Tourism.
Manarcaud, a small town in Kottayam is one of the most populated villages of Kerala. It is best known for its pilgrim centre, the Manarcaud St. Mary’s Church.
The name Aymanam refers to the five forests (Vattakkadu, Thuruthikkadu, Vallyakadu, Moolakkadu, and Mekkadu) that once existed in the location of the village.