Places of Tourist Importance at Kottayam

There are many places of tourist importance in this district. The traditional heritage of the past and the glittering glory of the modern era are lavishly present in this place. The Various Temples and Churches attracts thousands pf pilgrims from all over the world to this glorious land. The people who seek peace of mind and pleasure use to come to these places of tourist importance.

Kumarakom – The Paradise of Tourists

Kumarakam is in the bank of ‘Vembanadu’ Lake. This is one of the most beautiful land strips in the tourist map of Kerala.
The Avenue trees, the coconut palms and the green fields enrich Kumarakom.
Kumarakom is famous for house boats or ‘Kettu Vallams’ which attract tourists from abroad and inland. The bird’s sanctuary in Kumarakom is fabulous.
The famous mangrove forest Kandalkadu at Kumarakom is very rich in wild life. The boating at Kumarakom is an extra ordinary experience. Houseboats of Kumarakom are a major attraction for foreign tourists. Speedboats are also available. A snake boat race is held Onam Festival. Various types of boats participate in the race.

Kottayam is the take over point to Peerumedu, Munnar, Idukki, Thekkady, Ernakulam and Madurai.

Peerumedu is an attractive and lovely high range, which is 1066 meters above the sea level.

Thekkady The Periyar wild life sanctuary of Thekkady is the domain of elephants, tigers and bisons. On the Periyar lake watching elephants, deer, wild pig is a wonderful experience. Here in the vastness of the jungle every one finds bliss and peace.

Pathiramanal (midnight sands) is a heavenly and lonely island situated in Vembanad lake.

Distance from Yoga Centre to

Munnar - 140 km
Kumarakom - 46 km
Sabarimala - 100 km