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Willettsworld Says: This large temple is located in the centre of town, next to a large open area. The walls of the temple are decorated with beautiful paintings.
Willettsworld Says: Dedicated on March 24th 1901 by his grace the Most Rev. Titus II Marthoma.
Willettsworld Says: This church was founded in 1896 to "commemorate the miraculous escape of the saint from tempestuous seas through the intercession of Mar Elia". It was renovated in 1971.
Willettsworld Says: The foundation stone of this large cathedral was laid on November 1st 1939 and it was consecrated on October 29th 1944. Pope John Paul II visited here on February 8th 1986.
Willettsworld Says: This church is located next to the St Mary's Knanaya "Valiapally" Church.
Willettsworld Says: This church is also known as the "Valiapally", meaning the big church, and is located beside St Mary's Orthodox Church. It was constructed in 1550 by the successors of Syrian Knanaya Christians who came to India in 345 AD. The land on which the church stands today was...
St Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church
Willettsworld Says: This church is also known as the "Cheriapally", meaning small church and was built in 1579. The church was built after the congregation split on ethnic lines, after building the St Mary's Knanaya Church or "Valiapally" (big church) which is located next to this church. This...
Liatris1 Says: There are public boats to and from Allapuhza and other places in the backwaters.
Willettsworld Says: There are 5 daily public ferries that go to Kottayam between 7.30am and 5.30pm. The one I took was at around 10.30am but check the times where you're staying. The ferry trip takes around 2.5hrs and costs just Rs10 so it's an absolute bargain as it's a cheaper alternative...
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Letters, Latex and Lakes - Kottayam is known as the land of letters , latex and lakes. Letters because it is the press capital of kerala.Malayala Manoram one of the leading dailies in India has its origin from Kottayam Its...
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Kottayam is located about 30km (18 miles) east of Alappuzha (Alleppey), across Vembanad Lake, which is part of the Backwaters - a labyrinth of interconnected canals, rivers and lakes. I came here for...
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Kottayam - our starting point for the backwaters
Good place to start your travels on Kerala backwaters. Public boat to Allapuzha.
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Kottayam is known as the land of letters , latex and lakes. Letters because it is the press capital of kerala.Malayala Manoram one of the leading dailies in India has its origin from Kottayam Its...
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Cradle of Malayalam LIterature
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