Kottayam Tour Packages from Coimbatore

How far is Kottayam from Coimbatore?

Kottayam is about 240 km from Coimbatore by road, a drive of roughly 5 hours. Wikipedia names Kottayam the main railway station of the district, and Cochin International Airport is the only airport it lists. Our trips start and end in Coimbatore, so you do not need either.

What does Kottayam district offer visitors?

Kottayam district has hills, backwaters and paddy fields. The Kottayam district tourism page lists Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom with its 14 acre bird sanctuary, the Aruvikuzhy waterfalls, Poonjar Palace, Vagamon about 64 km from Kottayam at 1,100 m, and the Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid, said to be about 1,000 years old.

Vaikom is a taluk in the northwest of the district, and our package stops there for its temple. Aymanam, the village behind Arundhati Roy's childhood in The God of Small Things, is also in the district.

Which package includes Kottayam?

Our Kerala temples tour package covers Guruvayur, Chottanikkara and Vaikom in 4 days and 3 nights. It starts at ₹13,800 per person, based on 2 travelling together. Vaikom is the Kottayam stop.

The price covers the AC vehicle, driver, fuel, toll, parking, the Kerala permit and entry tax, and a hotel (3-star or similar, confirmed in the quote). Meals, entry tickets and personal expenses are extra.

How many days do you need for Kottayam?

For temples only, 4 days works because the three temple towns are separate stops with drives between them. For backwaters, add a stop at Kumarakom, which sits where the Meenachil River empties into Vembanad Lake. See Kumarakom and Alleppey for houseboat plans.

What is the best time to visit Kottayam?

October to March. The southwest monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain to Kerala, and the backwaters are easier on drier days. Temple dates and festivals change the crowd, so tell us your dates before you book.

Can you combine Kottayam with other Kerala places?

Yes. Kottayam sits between the coast and the hills. Munnar and Thekkady are common additions, and so is Guruvayur, already in our package. The Kerala page shows every plan.