Kottayam Tour Packages

’ Famously known as “The City of Letters,” Kottayam is an important spice trading centre.

Check out the Kottayam tour packages offered by TravelTriangle for an incredible holiday experience. Specially mapped out by our travel experts, these travel packages provide a hassle-free experience. They are easily customisable according to your convenience. You would want to go back again once you explore these places.

Best Tourist Places To Explore In Kottayam

1. Thirunakkara Sri Krishna Temple

What’s Special: Significance of the temple’s pond

Timings: 5 am to 11:30 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm

Transportation Option: Auto, cab

As the name suggests, the temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is located in Thirunakkara. The other deities worshipped in the temple are Goddess Bhagvati and Lord Ganesha, who have separate shrines. Gokulashtami, also known as Sri Krishna Janmashtami and Vinayaka Chaturthi, are two of the main festivals celebrated in the temple with great zeal. The temple has such religious significance that pilgrims who visit Sabarimala take a holy dip in this temple’s pond. A visit to Thirunakkara Sri Krishna Temple is included in the Kottayam tour packages.

2. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

What’s Special: Rare avian species

Timings: 6 am to 6 pm

Transportation Option: Bus, cab, auto

Spread over an area of 14 acres on the southern bank of the Meenachil River, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, also known as Vembanad Bird Sanctuary, is an ideal place to visit for Kottayam sightseeing tours. The sanctuary, nestled on Vembanad Lake, is mostly visited by birdwatchers, photographers and nature lovers. One can spot a plethora of birds, like Siberian Cranes, Indian Darters, White Ibis, Little Cormorants, flycatchers, larks, waterfowl, and more, during different seasons.

The sanctuary is managed by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation. Apart from walking through the specific pathways, one can also take a boat ride to spot the avid variety of birds. Local tour guides, who charge a certain fee are also available to tell you details about the birds.

3. Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple

What’s Special: Kerala-style architecture

Timings: 5 am to 11:30 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm

Transportation Option: Auto, cab

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest temples in Kottayam. Built in the 16th century by King Thekkumkoor, the temple exhibits typical Kerala-style architecture with paintings of epic characters from different Hindu epics. Apart from Lord Shiva, the temple houses shrines of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Durga and Lord Subhramaniya. There is a Koothambalam or temple theatre in the temple complex where various art and cultural performances are conducted from time to time. Every year in March, the annual festival of Phalguna Utsavam is celebrated for ten days. People planning a trip in March can include this temple in their Kottayam Tour Packages.

4. Bay Island Driftwood Museum

What’s Special: Driftwood pieces, Limca Book record holder

Timings: 10 am to 5 pm (Tuesday to Saturday), 11:30 am to 5 pm (Sundays), closed on Mondays

Transportation Option: Cab, bus

Bay Island Driftwood Museum has gained a place in the Limca Book of Records for being one of a kind in the country, boosting Kottayam tourism. The museum exhibits driftwood pieces carved into myriad shapes, prepared through innovative modern art. The process involves scraping, polishing and shaping the wood pieces, most of which have been washed away by cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. Few pieces resemble amphibians, fishes, reptiles and birds, while some resemble soldiers, national leaders and Jesus. Apart from the importance of preserving these pieces, the museum aims on educating the visitors about the island’s rich history and the cultural significance of driftwood habitat.

5. Thangal Hill

What’s Special: Mausoleum of Sheikh Fariduddin

Timings: 24/7

Transportation Option: Cab, auto

Thangal Hill or Thangal Para, is a sacred pilgrimage site for Muslims as the mausoleum of Sheikh Fariduddin lies at the top of these hills. It is believed that the stone boulder present there is the one where the Sheikh used to grind his paan. The place of spirituality is visited during the festival of Urs to pay homage to the Sheikh. The place gets lit up with clay diyas along with buntings and ribbons. Apart from being a religious site, the hill offers breathtaking and lush green views of the valley below.

Best Time To Visit Kottayam

Summer

The summer season in Kottayam is scorching hot, which makes it inconvenient for sightseeing. Hence, tourists avoid visiting Kottayam during the summer months i.e. from March to June.

Monsoon

The monsoon season starts from July and lasts till September. The city receives heavy rainfall followed by humidity.

Winter

The winter season i.e. from October to February, is the best time to visit Kottayam. Most people book their Kottayam Tour Packages during winter as the climatic conditions are warm during the day and pleasant during the night, making it convenient for sightseeing.