natural wonder
Kerala Backwaters
A network of interconnected canals, rivers, and lagoons where houseboats glide through palm-fringed waterways in southern India.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Kerala, India · Asia
Kottayam is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Perumbaikad, 22km from Kerala Backwaters.
Kottayam is a town located in Kerala, India. With a population of 55,374, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kottayam 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 Kottayam to your route.
Kottayam (IPA: [ko:ʈ:ajam]) 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 ofRead more
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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Kottayam is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 9.5869 latitude, 76.5213 longitude.
Kottayam has a population of approximately 55,374 people, making it a town in India.
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natural wonder
A network of interconnected canals, rivers, and lagoons where houseboats glide through palm-fringed waterways in southern India.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A charming historic quarter blending Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture with iconic Chinese fishing nets along the waterfront.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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