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AT A GLANCE
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Area |
2203 sq.km |
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District Population |
18,28,271 |
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Temperature |
Mean Max. 34.5 deg.C
Mean Min. 23.0 deg.C |
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Climate |
Tropical |
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Altitude |
Sea Level |
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Rainfall |
346 cm |
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Tourist Season |
September to March |
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Kottayam
is the largest rubber producer in Kerala. A
stop-over for Sabarimala pilgrims, Kottayam is
also know as a gateway of Highranges. The city,
spread over hills, is basking in the reflected
glory of Kumarakam, a tourist hub and bird
sanctuary in the district. The lakeshore city is
on the 'backwater' circuit. Several publishing
houses are headquartered here. |
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Tourist Spots
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Kumarakam: 10 km away from Kottayam.
An enchanting backwater
destination, Kumarakom offers
vi sitors
many other leisure options. Boating and fishing
facilities are available at Kumarakom. Holiday
packages on
the houseboats, traditional Kettuvalloms, are an
out-of-this-world experience at Kumarakom. |
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Pilgrim centres : Bharananganam, Mannanam :
Pilgrim centres |
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Air
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Nearest Airport Cochin. (76 km).
Thiruvananthapuram Airport (152 km.)
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Rail
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Kottayam Railway Station 2 km., away
from the KSRTC Bus Station and is
connected with major cities and tourist
centers.
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Road
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Private buses for intra-district
service. KSRTC operates buses to all
major cities in the state.
Kottayam-Kumali road leads Tamilnadu
state. M C road cuts through the town.
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Water
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Ferry Station 3 km away from Railway
station. Services to Alappuzha, Mannar,
Chempakulam, Mankombu and Ambalapuzha.
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for more details contact :-
CAM HOLIDAYS
keralamedicare@yahoo.com
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