Kottayam, the ‘land of Lakes, Latex and Letters’, besides being known for a large number of canals, streams, and Lakes going through it, is also famous for its widespread rubber plantation, hence the title. Kottayam is also host to fertile crops and transport links through its much famous Backwaters. The name Kottayam is derived from Kotta and Akam and means the inside of a fort. The famous Vembanad Lake makes Kottayam Backwaters a famous tourist destination, witnessing an increasing number of people visiting it year after year. It is the first place in Kerala, South India that saw 100% literate adult people in its vicinity. Kottayam is also a hub of many famous and beautiful Churches, such as, St. Mary’s Church and St. Joseph’s Monastery. The famous Ettumanoor Shiva Temple also finds place in Kottayam, Kerala, South India and can be visited on the Kottayam Backwater Tours.
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Kottayam, the ‘land
of Lakes, Latex and
Letters’, besides
being known for a
large number of
canals, streams, and
Lakes going through
it, is also famous
for its widespread
rubber plantation,
hence the title.
Kottayam is also
host to fertile
crops and transport
links through its
much famous
Backwaters. The name
Kottayam is derived
from Kotta and Akam
and means the inside
of a fort.
