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KOTTAYAM
KOTTAYAM
Area: 2203 Sq. Kms.
Population: 18,20,000
Altitude: Sea
Level
Bordered by the lofty Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy
feilds of kuttanad on the west, Kottayam is the lang of unique characterstics.
Panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, extensive rubber
plantations and a totally literate people have given a district the enviable title: The
land of letters, latex and lakes. This land also boasts the first Malayalam printing
press which was established by Benjamin Baiely, A Christian missionary, in 1820
AD. Kottayam is the ideal take of point for visits to Peermede, Munnar, Idukki,
Thekkady, Ernakulam and the temple city of Madurai
PLACES TO VISIT
Kumarakom:
An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields
and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with
white lines.
situated on the Vembanad lake, in this small water world you will come across plenty of treditional country crafts, boats and canoes which will take you into the heart of the scinic lake. The resots nearby offers comfertable accomodation and exclusive leisurs
option like an Ayurvedic Massage, Yoga, Meditation, Boating, Fishing, Angling and
Swimming.
The Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom: (16 Km from Kottyam Town)
kottayam is a vast Netwok of rivers and canals which empty into the great expense
of water called the Vembanad Lake. The Lake an enchanting picnic spot and a fast
developing backwater tourism destination, provides Boatin, Fishing and sightseeng
experiences that are truly exhilarating. The Korakom tourist village offers houseboat
cruises and holiday packages. The serene lake comes alive during Onam with a
spectacular ater regatta - the snake boat races. It is indeed amazing to wach
oarsmen, at least a hundred in one boat, slice their way through the waters to the
fast rhythm of their own full throated singing.
Pathiramanal:
This 10acre island on the backwater is home to many rare varieties of migratory birds from dif
to rise from below, thus creating the enchanting island, Pathiramanal (Sands of
Poonjar Palace:
A Palace is a glorious testimony to the regal opulence of a bygone era. Within the
Palace walls is an extra ordinary collection of antiques and Exquisite furniture which
include a palanqueen, a thoni carved out of a single piece of wood for Ayurvadic
massages huge chandeliers, Palm leaves and engravings, Jewel Boxes, different
varities of Lamps sculptures of Nataraja (Dancing Lord Shiva), grain measures status
ans Weapons. A unique conch preserved here is taken out nce a year for ritualistic
purpose near the place an amazing replica of the Madurai Meenakshi Temple. The
Walls of this Temple bear sculpture which narrate the stories from the Puranas ( The
Legends of ancient India ). However, the most fascinating thing here is the
chuttuvilakku. (Row of Lamps) caved out on a ston walls of the Sastha Temple
nearby. Such rockcut lamps are rare in India.
PLACES TO STAY
~ Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom
~ Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom
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Duration : 11 N / 12 D
Destinations Covered : Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur,
Manvar,
Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Pushkar, Sawai Madhopur, Agara
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Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days
DestinationsCovered :Cochin, Munnar, Periyar,
Kollam, Trivandrum, Kovalam
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Duration : 1 day
Destinations Covered :Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur
Sikri, Delh
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Duration :13Nights / 14 Days
DestinationsCovered :Chennai, Mahabalipuram,
Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Tanjore, Madurai,
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Duration : 6 Nights / 7 days
Destinations Covered :Dekhi, Srinagar, Gulmargi
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Duration :12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations Covered :Delhi, Kathmandu, Varanasi,
Khajuraho, Agra,
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Duration :20 Nights / 21 Days
Destinations Covered :Chennai, Mahabalipuram,
Kanchipuram, Mysore, Hassan, Bangalore, Alleppey,
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Duration :14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered :Delhi, Jaipur, Pushkar,
Ajmer, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Veraval, Somnath, Bhavnagar, Somnath
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Duration :11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations Covered :Delhi,
Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, kota, Jaipur,
Agra
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