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Kotamangalam

Kerala, India · Asia

About Kotamangalam

Kotamangalam is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Iramallūr, 46km from Valparai Forty Hairpin Bends.

Kotamangalam is a town located in Kerala, India. With a population of 38,837, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kotamangalam sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kotamangalam to your route.

About Kotamangalam

Martha Mariyam Cathedral or St. Mary's Church is a prominent Valiyapally (Principal Church) of the Syriac Orthodox Church situated in Kothamangalam town in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is one of the earliest Christian churches in India. According to a local belief, the church was founded on or before

Read more the 4th century by a few Syrian Christian families who had migrated from Paravur and Angamali. The new church was established in 1338 AD by four Syrian Christian merchants who bought the entire land of Kothamangalam from a local chief for commodity trading with the nearby state of Tamil Nadu.

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What are the best things to do in Kotamangalam?

Kotamangalam offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kotamangalam located?

Kotamangalam is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 10.0643 latitude, 76.6284 longitude.

What is the population of Kotamangalam?

Kotamangalam has a population of approximately 38,837 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
38,837
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Kerala
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
10.0643, 76.6284

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Kotamangalam

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Athirappilly Falls

The Niagara of India in Kerala, a 24-meter waterfall on the Chalakudy River plunging through dense tropical rainforest in the Western Ghats.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Wonderla Kochi

Kerala's top amusement park with over 50 land and water rides set amid lush tropical surroundings.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Fort Kochi

A charming historic quarter blending Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture with iconic Chinese fishing nets along the waterfront.

44 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

Valparai Forty Hairpin Bends

The Pollachi-Valparai ghat road climbs the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats through 40 numbered hairpins, with lion-tailed macaques, tea estates and the Aliyar reservoir far below.

46 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Munnar Tea Plantations

Rolling emerald hills blanketed with tea gardens at 1,600 meters elevation in the Western Ghats, offering cool mountain air and scenic drives.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Kotamangalam

  • 46 kmValparai Forty Hairpin BendsThe Pollachi-Valparai ghat road climbs the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats through 40 numbered hairpins, with lion-tailed macaques, tea estates and the Aliyar reservoir far below.
  • 47 kmMunnar Tea PlantationsRolling emerald hills blanketed with tea gardens at 1,600 meters elevation in the Western Ghats, offering cool mountain air and scenic drives.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kotamangalam.

Iramallūr

🇮🇳 India

6 km awayPop. 33,829

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Kuttampuzha

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Vengola Kizhakkumbāgam

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Perumbavoor

🇮🇳 India

18 km awayPop. 28,110

Perumpāvūr

🇮🇳 India

18 km awayPop. 27,105

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