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The origins of the name Kottayam is in the words 'Kotta Akam' in Malayalam, meaning 'inside the fort'. The kings of Thekkumkur, an independent little kingdom to which Kottayam belonged, ruled their domain with Thazhathangadi as their capital, a location in the present day Kottayam. In the mid-18th century, Marthanda Varma of Travancore dynasty annexed Thekkumkur, the Kottayam area, along with the areas of the rest of what constitute today's Kottayam District which then became part of the Kingdom of Travancore. Under the British Rule Kottayam was part of the princely state of Kottayam and after Indian independence, Kottayam eventually became the headquarters of the present Kottayam District. The hotels in Kottayam offer accommodation and facilities of different kind depending on the budget of the tourists. Heritage resorts, deluxe hotels, budget hotels are available alike.
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Heritage Resorts in Kottayam
Exotic serene locales and a rich tradition to boast of are all Kottayam offers its tourists. Its proximity to the Vembanad Lake, the largest lake on the Kerala backwaters, makes Kottayam all the alluring a tourist destination. The heritage resorts in Kottayam offer traditional Keralian hospitality far from the madding crowd.
The Lake Village Heritage Resort- the Lake Village Heritage Resort offers luxurious accommodation in traditional Kerala homes close to the Vembanad Lake. The resort offers accommodation in independent cottages that are equipped to cater to all the needs of the guests.
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