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Kottayam-A land of unique characteristics

Kottayam is a city located at the centre of Kerala boarded by western ghats at the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west.Kottayam is known as the land of letters, legends, latex and lakes.The Kottayam district is rich with the network of rivers, backwaters, religious places and hill stations.

Kottayam-The City of Letters:
Kottayam is known as 'aksharanagari' which means the city of letters.The contribution of print media and literature gave Kottayam this name.

History of Kottayam:
Until the mid-18th century, Kottayam was a part of the independent kingdom of Thekkumkoor.During the British rule, the city remained as a part of the state of Travancore.
 In 1956, when the state of Kerala has formed the city of Kottayam became the headquarters of Kottayam district.

Geography and Climate:
Ernakulam, Idukki, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta are the border districts of Kottayam.Kottayam has a tropical climate and has an average rainfall of around 3600 mm per year.Kottayam has the best climate providing a good living atmosphere

Transportation Facilities in Kottayam:
Kottayam has a good road network of national and state highways. Changanassery, Chingavanam, Ettumanoor, Kuruppanthara, Vaikom Road, Piravam Road are the railway stations in the district.
The Cochin international airport is located about 93 Km from Kottayam city.

Apartments and Flats at Kottayam:
The leading builders Abad builders provide luxury apartments and flats in Kottayam.More captivating are the amenities Royal Gardens flats and apartments in Kottayam offers. 2 and 3 bhk ready to occupy apartments furnished with world-class brands, rooftop swimming pool, a sprawling car park, lifts that take you to your apartment level and a well-equipped gym are just a few of them.

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