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.
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.
The backwaters of Kerala truly is one of the most magnificens placera I ever visited!
The lush greens are just mesmerizing #AquaTrove
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

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Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

5 out of 5
Pallichira, Vayitharamattom Kottayam Kerala
The price is AED 611 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
AED 611
AED 725 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (65 reviews)
The room we had and the location are incredible.

Reviewed on 31 January 2026

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond
Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala

Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala

4 out of 5
1/404 Kamarakom Kottayam Kerala
The price is AED 747 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
AED 747
AED 881 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 22 January 2026

Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala
Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa

Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Ammankari Rd Kottayam KL
The price is AED 665 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 665
AED 786 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Can find no fault and enjoyed the spa having haf two treatments

Reviewed on 16 October 2025

Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa
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Amã Stays & Trails Lily Pad , Kumarakom

Amã Stays & Trails Lily Pad , Kumarakom

3 out of 5
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 18 September 2025

Amã Stays & Trails Lily Pad , Kumarakom
Coconut Creek Homestay

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.
Coconut Creek Homestay
Natureland Homestay

Natureland Homestay

kottayam kerala
Stay at this vacation home in Kottayam. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attraction St. George Orthodox Church is located nearby.
Natureland Homestay
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Popular places to visit

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary which includes bird life

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and also enjoy the boating in Kumarakom. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Kumarakom Boat Jetty

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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

Kumarakom Boat Jetty

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.

Kumarakom Backwaters

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

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.

Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple

Kottayam Cheriyapally

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

Kottayam Cheriyapally