Kottayam

Travel Guide

The drive from the beaches to the mountains is about 4 hours. It is dotted with small picturesque villages. The landscape and the fauna changes from palm trees to rubber to spice & tea gardens.
The drive from the beaches to the mountains is about 4 hours. It is dotted with small picturesque villages. The landscape and the fauna changes from palm trees to rubber to spice & tea gardens.
The backwaters of Kerala truly is one of the most magnificens placera I ever visited!
The lush greens are just mesmerizing #AquaTrove
This place is much much more beautiful than how it looks in this particular picture. The perfectly round star and the mesmerizing water holding that particular boat and life aboard! #bruisedpassports
Kumarakom Lake Resort

Kumarakom Lake Resort

5 out of 5
Kumarakom North P O Kottayam Kerala
The price is SAR 1,361 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
SAR 1,361
SAR 1,619 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kottayam. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kumarakom Backwaters and Kumarakom ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Excellent heritage property adjacent to the the Vembanad lake.

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

Kumarakom Lake Resort
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

5 out of 5
Pallichira, Vayitharamattom Kottayam Kerala
The price is SAR 571 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
SAR 571
SAR 681 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kottayam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Kumarakom Backwaters ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
We enjoyed a relaxing week at Niraamaya...all the staff (too many to name) ...Prasuna, Atul and Dr Aishwarya, Smita, Blessin, from the names I remember, all went out of their way to assist us with our requests and always with a smile. I especially enjoyed the nasal massage to clear up the sinuses. ...

Reviewed on 15 January 2026

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond
Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala

Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala

4 out of 5
1/404 Kamarakom Kottayam Kerala
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 856 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
SAR 856
SAR 1,010 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kottayam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kumarakom ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (150 reviews)
The beautiful property

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala
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Amã Stays & Trails Lily Pad , Kumarakom

Amã Stays & Trails Lily Pad , Kumarakom

3 out of 5
THE LILY PAD Building NO: 20A, 20B Kottayam Kerala
Stay at this villa in Kottayam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Kumarakom Backwaters are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Shajin and the whole crew were amazing and helped us feel relaxed and comfortable straight away.

Reviewed on 18 September 2025

Amã Stays & Trails Lily Pad , Kumarakom
Natureland Homestay

Natureland Homestay

kottayam kerala
Stay at this vacation home in Kottayam. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attraction St. George Orthodox Church is located nearby.
Natureland Homestay
Coconut Creek Homestay

Coconut Creek Homestay

Kumarakom KL
Stay at this vacation home in Kottayam. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Kumarakom Backwaters are located nearby.
Coconut Creek Homestay
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary which includes bird life

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Explore the lovely green spaces of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and also enjoy the boating in Kumarakom. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Kumarakom Boat Jetty

Explore the waterfront of Kumarakom Boat Jetty and enjoy other activities such as boating in Kumarakom. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Kumarakom Boat Jetty

Kumarakom Backwaters

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kumarakom Backwaters during your travels in Kottayam. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Kumarakom Backwaters

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

You can learn about the history of Ettumanoor with a trip to Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

Kottayam Cheriyapally

You can learn about the history of Kottayam with a trip to Kottayam Cheriyapally. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Kottayam Cheriyapally

Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple

After visiting Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kottayam. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple