Kottayam is a district in Kerala State, which is known as the land of Letters, Latex and Lakes. Kottayam proclaims 100% literacy and is home to many famous publication houses including Malayala Manorama, Deepika, Mangalam etc.
The strategic location of Kottayam, the geographical features and moderate climate with sufficient monsoon are all best suited for rubber, coconut, tea, coffee, pepper, cocoa, cardamom plantations etc. The Head Quarters of The Rubber Board of India, Plantation Corporation of Kerala and Oil Palm India Ltd. are located in Kottayam town, which is also the trading headquarter for The Natural Rubber & Latex. The leading Tyre Industries MRF, Appolo, CEAT etc. along with other major and medium rubber based industries are in regular touch with Kottayam to satisfy their requirements.
Kottayam is also famous for its beautiful backwaters, Ayurvedic massage centres, martial arts (Kalarippayattu) centres, resorts, age old temples, churches and mosques. The backwaters of Kumarakom is located in Kottayam.
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