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Kottayam - City Guide

Nestled between the evergreen Western Ghats on the east and the picturesque Vembanad Lake with the expansive paddy fields of Kuttanad to the west, Kottayam captivates with its scenic beauty, featuring rubber plantations, lush green paddy fields, and peaceful hill stations. It's no surprise that acclaimed author Arundhati Roy extolled the ethereal beauty of Kottayam in her renowned work, "The God of Small Things." A harmonious blend of natural beauty and cultural vitality, Kottayam invites exploration with its unique range of experiences.

Kottayam is known as "The City of Letters" aka ‘Akshara Nagari’ due to its significant contributions to literature as well as the birthplace and headquarters of several pioneering Malayalam daily newspapers such as Deepika, Malayala Manorama, and Mangalam, along with hosting numerous publishing houses.