About Kottayam

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Kottayam, amongst the more mountainous districts of the state, provides some finest natural scenes of Kerala sandwiched between Western Ghats on the east and the serene palm fringed backwaters on the west. Most of the beauty of the place can be seen along the road that weaves from Kottayam to the Thekkady.

Area:  2024 Sq. Kms.

Population:  18,28,271 (1996 census).

Climate:  The climate of Kottayam like the rest of Kerala can be classified as in equatorial type of climate. It is hot and humid. From June to Sept. it experiences torrential rains brought by the monsoon clouds. However from September to March, the climate remains relatively dry and cool and it is the best period to visit the city.

Best Time To Visit:  September to March.

Accessibility:  By Air : -From the Airport at Cochin (Kochi) located 76 Kms from Kottayam.

By Rail : - Railway station is situated just 2 km away from the central bus station. There are regular trains from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram.

By Road : - There are two bus stations, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus station on T.B. Road and a private bus stand near the railway station.