Kottayam, located in the southern part of Kerala is an important commercial centre of India, producing a large chunk of cash crops. A beautiful town situated in the hills, most of India's natural rubber originates from the acres of well-kept plantations of Kottayam. It is known as the land of letters, lakes and latex
The town is also home to the Rubber Board, one of the country's Primary Commodities Board. Situated in the 'Backwater' circuit, the populace of Kottayam is marked by the presence of the Syrian Christian community.
Well known for its churches, Kottayam sandwiched between serene palm-fringed backwaters on the west and the Western Ghats on the east, provides some of Kerala's finest natural scenes.
One of the many important, popular and ideal tourist destinations of Kerala, Kottayam is a must visit Kottayam is an ideal getaway point for Kumarakom , Munnar , Periyar,Thekkady, Ela Veezha poonjira, Kayyoor Hills , Pala and Bharanganam.
 
 
 
   
   
The conference will be held in the Royal Gallery (first floor) of Hotel Windsor Castle, A downtown Deluxe Hotel. Located on M.C. Road at Kodimatha, in Kottayam town. Situated in the most picturesque surrounding of the Vembanad Lake, this leisure hotel stands above the rest in style, class and luxury. Set on a sprawling 20 acres of lush foliage and landscaped lawns.
  
       
               
   
Cochin International Airport (COK) is situated at Nedumbassery, about 90 km from Kottayam. Transportation for delegates to the conference venue will be provided from Cochin International Airport by the conference committee. There will be pick-up services from the airport to Kottayam and the timing will be informed to the participants by e-mail just a week before the conference. However, we will arrange transportation for those who arrive before or after April 16th, 2010 on request. Therefore all the participants are requested to inform their exact itinerary (this must include the Aircraft number, time of arrival etc), well in advance. On the other hand if there is any confusions arises at the last moment (due to communication gap etc), the participants may avail their own transportation from the airport. Pre-paid taxis are available at the airport. This counter is just near the exit. The approximate charge is US$ 35. The hotel addresses are given in the website.
One or two of our conference volunteers will be standing near the exit of the airport holding cards “WCN-2010”. If you have any difficulty in the airport, please contact the convener by phone (please keep all the contact phone numbers with you from our website). There are many phone booths near the exit of the arrival terminal and you can use these phones after paying a nominal amount.
     
   
 
   

Kottayam Railway Station is just 1 km from the town centre. There is only one exit and you may see a hall just after the narrow exit. The service of the volunteers will be available only on April 16 (from early morning to around 17.00 hrs). We may also extend help if you arrive late night or so. However, you have inform the convener well in advance.

Please note you get auto rickshaws and taxis near the exit. Please use this facility to reach your hotel/centre if you don’t find our people in the railway station. Please also note that our university is about 13 km away from Kottayam and hence don’t attempt to come to the university, if you have any confusion with your accommodation. Instead, you may directly come to Hotel Windsor castle (in case of any confusion).
 
       
   
 
There are three bus stations: the central KSRTC station that operates mostly long-distance services, Town bus stand and Nagambadam bus stand (both are private bus stands). If you are in any of these bus stands, please show the address of your stay to any auto / taxi drivers, they will take you there.
Local transport: For local transport there are tourist taxis, auto rickshaws and buses. The cheapest and easiest way for local travel is auto rickshaws
Website: www.tourtokerala.itsgroups.in.
EMail:   travel4u@itsgroups.in        
                  
Phone: 0481 3209 902                      
Mobile: 09745 511 622,                                   09895330548        
HO: +91 8042 190 773
 
         
   
 
Airport to Kottayam
Rs.1500
Rs.2000/-
Kottayam to Thekkady
Rs. 1650 TO 1900/-
Rs.2500/-
Kottayam to Kochi
Rs. 1400 TO 1600/-
Rs.2000/-
Kottayam to Aleppey
Rs. 1000 TO 1200/-
Rs.1500/-
Kottayam to Munnar
Rs. 2500 TO 3000/-
Rs.3500/-
Kottayam to Vagamon
Rs. 1200 TO 1500/-
Rs.1500/-
Kottayam to Kumarakom
Rs. 750 TO 1000/-
Rs.1200/-
Kottayam to Kovalam
Rs. 2500 TO 3000/-
Rs.4000/-
Kottayam to Kanyakumari
Rs. 3500 TO 4500/-
Rs.5500/-
 
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