| Kottayam |
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Kottayam is a beautiful town situated in the foothills of the western ghats. A prominent commercial centre especially for cash crops like tea, rubber, pepper and cardomom. The district also houses many ancient churches. Most of the publication houses of the State are located in and around Kottayam. , in the heart of the rubber plantations. This place is 154 kms from thiruvananthapuram and 65 kms from Cochin. Mid-land close to Vembanad lake, Hilly areas close to Idukki district forms the main land, which does not have any seaside. |
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PROFILE |
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| Area | 2203 sq. km. |
| Climate | Tropical humid. Cool and pleasant in high ranges and Cardamom hills. |
| Tourist season | September to March. |
| Religion | Kottayam is dominated by the presence of the Syrian Christian community. |
| Language | Malayalam is the official language. English is also used among the business class. |
| Altitude | slightly above the sea level. |
| Time Zone | (Indian standard Time + 5.30 hours GMT). |
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TOURIST SPOTS |
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| Kumarakom | Bird Sanctuary, Boating ...etc |
| Paathiramanal | A small island in the vembanad lake. Wonderful picnic spot, and a rest place for the backwater tourists. The land belongs to Alappuzha district, but easily accessible from Kumarakom. |