Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. Kottayam literally means the interior of a fort—Kotta + Akam. Flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west, Kottayam is a place that is known for extraordinary qualities
Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Most of India's natural rubber originates from the acres of well-kept plantations of Kottayam, also home to the Rubber Board. Kottayam is also called as “Akshara Nagari” which means the “city of letters” considering its contribution to print media and literature.
most important places in Kottayam are:

• Illikkal Kallu.
• Elaveezhapoonchira.
• Vaikom Mahadeva Temple.
• Marmala Waterfall.
• Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple.
• Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park.
• Malliyoor Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple.
• Kattikkayam Waterfalls