Kottayam Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
City in the Indian state of Kerala
About Kottayam
Kottayam is a city in south-central Kerala, sandwiched between the Vembanad Lake and the Kerala hill-country. Best known as a hub of trade and commerce, Kottayam is also a centre for education and literature, and as a centre of Kerala's large Christian population. The lingua franca in Kottayam is Malayalam, the official language of the state of Kerala. Travellers should not face much difficulty in getting by with English, as the language is widely understood, at least at a rudimentary level. Most sign-boards above shops are in English as well. On the other hand, conversing with the locals in Hindi, India's national language, is a far more difficult task and is best avoided.
Top Attractions in Kottayam
Explore the best things to see and do in Kottayam:
- ★Annual Food Festival
- ★Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
- ★Boat Races
- ★Elaveezha Poonchira
- ★Erumely
- ★Ettumanoor
- ★Kumarakom
- ★Manarcaud
Where to Eat in Kottayam
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Indian Coffee House
Where to Stay in Kottayam
- 🏨Anand Hotel
- 🏨Anjali Park Hotel
- 🏨Aryaas Hotel
- 🏨Railway Retirement Room
- 🏨Sakthi Hotel
Kottayam Travel Guide Sections
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