A pretty town in the foothills of the Western Chats, Kottayam is a commercial center noted for its trade in rubber, pepper, tea etc. Kottayam is also one of the main centers of the Syrian Christian faith and has some beautiful churches. They include the Valiapalli church noted for its Persian cross and the Cheriapalli church, which has fine murals and paintings.

It is possible to travel from Alappuzha to Kottayam on the ferry along the lagoons and picturesque waterways, getting a feel of the scenic beauty of this region.

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