About Vaikom
Vaikom is a Municipality in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. Vaikom is located about 16 km north of Kottayam town. Vaikom is situated on the banks of the Meenachil River. Vaikom is an agricultural town. The main crops are rice, rubber, coconut and other fruits. Vaikom is an important town on the way to Sabarimala. Vaikom is also an important center for the Syrian Christians in Kerala. The St. George Forane Church at Vaikom is an important center of Christian pilgrimage. Vaikom is also an important center for the arts and culture in Kerala. The Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is an important center of Shaiva pilgrimage. The Vaikom Natyam festival is a major cultural event in Kerala. Vaikom is also an important center for the education in Kerala. The Mahatma Gandhi University is located at Vaikom. The Kottayam Medical College is located at Vaikom. Vaikom is connected to Kottayam town by road and rail. The Kottayam-Vaikom Road is an important road in Kerala. The Vaikom-Ernakulam Railway Line is an important rail line in Kerala. The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport, which is located about 55 km from Vaikom.FAQ's on Vaikom
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Tips For Visiting Vaikom
Vaikom is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala. There are many places to visit in Vaikom. Some of the popular tourist destinations in Vaikom are the Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, the Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, and the Marari Beach. The best time to visit Vaikom is during the winter months of November to February.
How To Reach Vaikom
Vaikom is well connected by roads. There are frequent bus services from Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Changanacherry. The nearest railway station is Changanacherry, which is about 15 km away. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is about 85 km away.
