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The beauty of plantations
and backwaters | Kumarakom
| Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
| Vembanad Lake | Changanasserry | Pathiramanal
| Ayyappara | Aruvikkuzhi
Waterfalls | Karimbukayam
| Ilaveezhapoonchira | Kannadipara | Mankallu Mudikal | Illickal Mala | Illickal Kallu | Kurisumala | Thangalppara
| Poonjar Palace
| Vagomon |
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| The beauty of plantations and backwaters |
Kottayam, among the state’s more mountainous districts,
provides some of Kerala’s finest natural scenes,
sandwiched as it is between serene palm-fringed backwaters
on the west and the Western ghats on the east. Much of
this beauty is laid out in all its glory along the road
which winds from Kottayam to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
in Thekkady through plantations of rubber, tea, coffee
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Kottayam
is also an important commercial centre, for it is
a producer an array of cash crops. Most of India’s
natural rubber is prodiced in acres of well-kept
plantations of Kottayam. It also houses the headquarters
of Rubber Board, one of the country’s primary
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Kottayam is equally known for its cultural
heritage. It was the first town in India to attain cent
percent literacy, an event which triggered a mass movement
to make Kerala the country’s first cent percent literate
state. Kottayam is also the "Town of Letters"
wherefrom dozens of Malayalam newspapers and magazines,
including the state’s earliest, The Deepika (founded
in 1887) and the country’s largest selling daily
and weekly from the Malayala Manorama group. Kottayam
is also the birthplace of a unique institution, the Sahitya
Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham, perhaps the first-ever
co-operative of writers venturing into publ;ishing. |
| Kumarakom |
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Kumarakom is
an breathtakingly beautiful paradise stocked with divine
mangroves and coconut groves, lush green paddy fields,
gushing waters snaking through the dense forests and the
magnificent delicate fluttering blossoms. The place is
located on the Vembanad Lake. This illustrious land is
recognized for its traditional country crafts. There are
exquisite boats and canoes that take you on a cruise round
the lake. Fantastic resorts are available nearby
that offer leisurely Accommodation with an ever increasing
line of facilities provided like Ayurvedic massage, yoga,
meditation, boating, fishing, angling and swimming. |
| Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary |
This
fabulous bird sanctuary is on the banks of the
Vembanad lake house. An ornithologist's delight,
this place is the favourite haunt of the migratory
birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter,
heron and teal. Among the other species
are the woodpecker, skylark, crane, water hen
and parrots. To get the right feel of the place,
once should cruise along the lake. Take a look
at Pathiramanal too, which is a delightful island
on the lake and can be accessed by boat from
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| Vembanad Lake |
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Vembanad Lake is an intermingled and immense
network of rivers and canals, it is so to say,
just another paradise. It incidentally forms
the joining point of all the rivers. This makes
it a wonderful picnic spot. It is slowly being
commercialised and developed into a backwater
destination. The lake has in store for you,
certain thrilling activities like boating and
fishing. Nearby is the Kumarakom Tourist
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Village that offers houseboat cruises and holiday
packages. The otherwise quiet and peaceful lake
comes alive bustling with joy at the dawn of
Onam. It forms the centre of attraction during
that time as the snake boat races are held there.
The vigour of the boatmen, their cheerful and
competitive spirit and the enthusiasm of the
silent watchers is worth the money spent on
a trip to this place. |
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| Changanasserry |
Changanasserry is a beautiful town, located 23 km.
from Kottayam. Here, the Thrikkodithanam temple has 18th
century old inscriptions of great historic value.
The 'Deepam' festival is celebrated here in the months
of Nov.-Dec. |
| Pathiramanal |
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Pathiramanal is
a 10 acre island. Situated on the backwaters, it plays
abode to rare varieties of migratory birds from different
parts of the world. Sprucing up the beauty of the
region are these quaint reservoirs named Nattakom
and Panachikad Reservoirs and are set amidst a
green carpet. This thriving landscape makes it pleasing
for the migratory birds to have a little fun every summer.
A boat ride from Kodoorar in Panachikad to Kumarakom is
a great way to relax and enjoy nature's bounties. Facilities
here range from Ayurvedic massages to boating, fishing
and swimming. |
| Ayyappara |
The
Pandavas, of the Mahabharata, during their exile, were
believed to have stayed near this rock, 2000ft. above
sea level. The land is spread over an area of 20 acres.
The name is believed to have its origin from the Lord
Ayyappa temple situated here. Standing on four pillars
and placed below a flat but huge piece of rock that forms
the roof, The temple, or so to say, a rock cave, can accommodate
just around 15 people. Thousands throng to this place
to get the deity's blessings and more than anything, to
watch the pleasing sunset. |
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