Title: Visit Kottayam: Best of Kottayam Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Kottayam

## Travel Guide

![The drive from the beaches to the mountains is about 4 hours. It is dotted with small picturesque villages. The landscape and the fauna changes from palm trees to rubber to spice & tea gardens.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034176/c2a3c861-0f1e-4aac-ba66-ef0faafea6b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The drive from the beaches to the mountains is about 4 hours. It is dotted with small picturesque villages. The landscape and the fauna changes from palm trees to rubber to spice & tea gardens.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034176/c2a3c861-0f1e-4aac-ba66-ef0faafea6b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The backwaters of Kerala truly is one of the most magnificens placera I ever visited! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180590/c6489f80-cc50-4790-9292-31cac84b7749.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The lush greens are just mesmerizing
#AquaTrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034176/e59c6a36-3b78-4902-a873-8efb8866783a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![This place is much much more beautiful than how it looks in this particular picture. The perfectly round star and the mesmerizing water holding that particular boat and life aboard!

#bruisedpassports](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034176/e82a2eb2-e125-470d-826a-d324214d9ca4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Kottayam

Things to do

- Kottayam Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Kottayam

![Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/25000000/24997000/24996944/0bcf91fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

Pallichira, Vayitharamattom Kottayam Kerala

CA $212

CA $252 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kottayam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Kumarakom Backwaters ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)

The room we had and the location are incredible.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

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![Kumarakom Lake Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3790000/3780300/3780257/bf5c56ee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Kumarakom Lake Resort

Kumarakom North P O Kottayam Kerala

CA $447

CA $532 total

Mar 10 - Mar 11

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kottayam. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kumarakom Backwaters and Kumarakom ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)

Everything exceeded expectations.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

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![Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526400/526358/a1e3df05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala

1/404 Kamarakom Kottayam Kerala

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

CA $279

CA $329 total

Mar 6 - Mar 7

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kottayam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kumarakom ...

9/10 Wonderful! (151 reviews)

Lovely location amongst lush green gardens. Staff were great, especially the restaurant team, who made us feel at home. Loved afternoon tea, watching the sunset at the lakeside. Trips from the hotel are pricey, but we walked to the bridge and jumped on boats to explore the lake and backwaters.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

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![Amã Stays & Trails Lily Pad , Kumarakom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100987600/100987546/a7cde06c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Amã Stays & Trails Lily Pad , Kumarakom

THE LILY PAD Building NO: 20A, 20B Kottayam Kerala

Stay at this villa in Kottayam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Kumarakom Backwaters are located ...

8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)

Shajin and the whole crew were amazing and helped us feel relaxed and comfortable straight away.

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

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![Natureland Homestay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104900000/104890300/104890252/a12adc09_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Natureland Homestay

 kottayam kerala

Stay at this vacation home in Kottayam. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attraction St. George Orthodox Church is located nearby.

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![Coconut Creek Homestay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107180000/107172500/107172483/2a037573_edited_c3de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Coconut Creek Homestay

 Kumarakom KL

Stay at this vacation home in Kottayam. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Kumarakom Backwaters are located nearby.

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### Popular places to visit

![Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary which includes bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139786/897e8f44-5db1-43d1-98f4-5c5bc5b5e555.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Stroll through lush woodland on the banks of the Kerala backwaters to spot a fascinating variety of colorful and migratory birds.

[](https://expedia.ca/Kumarakom-Bird-Sanctuary-Kottayam.d6139786.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Kumarakom Boat Jetty

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Kumarakom Boat Jetty and enjoy other activities such as boating in Kumarakom. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Kumarakom-Boat-Jetty-Kottayam.d6139782.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Kumarakom Backwaters

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kumarakom Backwaters during your travels in Kottayam. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Kumarakom-Backwaters-Kottayam.d848149576597946368.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

5/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Ettumanoor with a trip to Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Ettumanoor-Mahadeva-Temple-Ettumanoor.d553248630043277610.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple

After visiting Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kottayam. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Thirunakkara-Mahadeva-Temple-Kottayam.d6139784.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Kottayam Cheriyapally

You can learn about the history of Kottayam with a trip to Kottayam Cheriyapally. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Kottayam-Cheriyapally-Kottayam.d553248630043277668.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Private single room Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3203951/a19b0b66-95c2-4beb-bbab-5695a908932b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life

CA $512

per traveller

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/21hrs-houseboat-tour-through-alleppeys-serene-canals-local-life.a3203951.activity-details)

![These are My Boats](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48459505/32e21155-a657-4cf9-892b-f32a609d28c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise

CA $23

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/shikara-boat-tour-alleppey-backwater-fantastic-boat-cruise.a48459505.activity-details)

![Kuttamangalam open country boat tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3204931/3e35fab0-9fb3-423c-ade2-00e3cdf0bf8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Private Alleppey Backwater Houseboat DayTour with Taxi from Kochi

CA $299

per adult

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## Cities near Kottayam

![Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary featuring a river or creek as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139786/db385ef2-b632-499d-80e7-9d8c2afba00e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kumarakom

![#india #Kerala God's own country #Alleppey ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975853770/9c1144ab-2e99-402e-b6ac-815c669de25e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kainakary

![A serene scene from Kerala ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136911/5fc2b35a-a9f8-4e4f-b12a-9141d2499aef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Cherthala

![Driving through the tea gardens of Munnar in Kerala #Elsewhere](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000463944/5b1fde8a-cd4d-4e37-9663-2b3aa06942d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kanjirappally

- Cities near Kottayam
- Places of interest

[Kumarakom](https://expedia.ca/Kumarakom.dx6034176)[Kainakary](https://expedia.ca/Kainakary.dx6136912)[Changanassery](https://expedia.ca/Changanassery.dx6136979)[Pallam](https://expedia.ca/Pallam.dx6253573)[Cherthala](https://expedia.ca/Cherthala.dx6253915)[Ettumanoor](https://expedia.ca/Ettumanoor.dx6256797)[Kanjirappally](https://expedia.ca/Kanjirappally.dx3000463944)[Mankombu](https://expedia.ca/Mankombu.dx553248635939586223)[Perumbaikad](https://expedia.ca/Perumbaikad.dx553248635975874813)[Kattakayam](https://expedia.ca/Kattakayam.dx553248635976384729)

- [Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary ](https://expedia.ca/Kumarakom-Bird-Sanctuary-Kottayam.d6139786.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple ](https://expedia.ca/Thirunakkara-Mahadeva-Temple-Kottayam.d6139784.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple ](https://expedia.ca/Chottanikkara-Bhagavathy-Temple-Kanayannur.d553248621532738087.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple ](https://expedia.ca/Ambalapuzha-Sree-Krishna-Temple-Ambalapuzha.d553248621532734811.Vacation-Attraction)
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