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Transport and Communication
Air: Nearest Airports : Cochin International Airport (76 kms), Ph - 0484
2610115. Trivandrum International Airport ( 160 kms) International and
domestic flights of major companies operate to cities and countries from
here. Airport International Ph: 0471 2500140, Domestic - 0471 2702311.
Rail: Kottayam is well connected with the major towns in and outside
Kerala by an extensive rail network. The railway station is situated just 2
kms away from the central bus station. There are regular trains from
Kottyam to Major Stations in India. Railway enquiry - Ph: 139, 1397.
Road: Kottayam is connected by road with several tourist centres and
cities. Long distance buses operate from the KSRTC Bus Station. Ph: 0481
2562935, 2562908.
Local Transport: Buses, Taxis and Auto-rikshaws.
Tourist Information Offices: The District Information Officer, Ph: 0481 2562558.
District Tourism Promotion Council, Ph: 0481 2560479. St. Mary’s Church,
Bharan-anganam, Ph: 04822 237144.
Places Interested
Anchuvilakku: (22 km from Kottayam) This stone lamp post, a fine example
of Kerala’s Architecture, was built near Changanassery boat Jetty by the
renowned freedom fighter Veluthambi Dalawa. The 5 lamps on this post
are lit using kerosine.The Changanasserry market, one of the largest in
Kerala was also established by him.
Karimbukayam: This quaint spot on the Manimala river is much sought
after for its natural splendours. The river flows between Kanjirappally
and Erumeli Panchanyats. What makes the place really popular is the
exotic water fiestas on the reservoirs organised by the enthusiastic people.
Marmala Stream: This scenic stream and its waterfalls are sights unique,
sliding down numerous hillocks from a height of 200 feets. The gushing
water has etched out a deep pond in the rocks. A natural bridge is there
under the waterfall.
Thangalppara: The mausoleum of Sheikh Fariduddin found here makes
this place a famous Muslim pilgrim centre.
Fascinating Destinations
Anchuvilakku | Aruvikuzhi Waterfalls | Aruvithira Church | Ayyappara | CSI Cathedral
Church | Erumeli | Ettumannur Temple | Ilaveezhapoonchira | Illikkal Kallu | Illikkal
Mala | Kaduthuruthi Valiapalli | Jama Masjid-Thazhathangadi | Kannadipara |
Kayyoor | Kesari falls | Kottathavalam | Kumarakom | Kurisumala | Maniyamkunnu
| Mankallu Mudikal | Marmala Stream | Nadukani | Pathiramanal | Pazhayapalli |
Perunna Subramanya Temple | Poonjar Palace | Puthenpalli-Erattupetta |
Mannanam Monastery | Bharananganam Church | Thangalppara | Vagamon |
Vaikom Mahadeva Temple | Vazhikkadavu
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