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| Kerala, popularly known and believed as God's Own Country, is an ideal destination for business traveler as well as holidaymaker. One of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia , Kerala is India's only tropical paradise. The state is blessed with myriad features like dense tropical forests, beautiful beaches, cliffs, rocky coasts, an intricate maze of backwaters, still bays and astounding 44 radiant rivers. One such mesmerizing place in Kerala is Kottayam, a town surrounded by lush and gorgeous scenery. |
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About Kottayam
Kottayam is an important commercial centre of Kerala , as most of India's natural rubber originates from its well-kept plantations. Crammed between serene palm-lined backwaters on the west and the Western Ghats on the east, Kottayam is one of the most mountainous regions of Kerala. Kottayam is the ideal gateway to visit Peermedu, Munnar, Idukki, Thekkady, Ernakulam and Madurai.
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Tourist attractions
Some of the famous tourist attractions in Kottayam are the –
- Thirunakkara Mahadeva Shiva Temple : Built in the South Indian style of temple architecture, the murals on the walls of this Shiva temple are a major attraction.
- Valiyapally: Dedicated to St. Mary, this is one of the largest churches in Kottayam, built in 1550 AD.
- Cheriyapally: This church, dedicated to St. Mary, was built in 1579 AD. It houses some exquisite vegetable dye paintings on the ceilings and walls depicting biblical and non-biblical themes.
- Thazhathangadi Mosque: Known for its exquisite architecture, the 1,000-year-old mosque at Thazhathangadi forms an important pilgrim center of Kottayam.
- Good Shepherd Church: The Good Shepherd Church is the first church of the Diocese of Vijayapuram, built in the Italian style.
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