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Kayamkulam
Kayamkulam is a city and a municipality in district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is an ancient maritime trading centre and is almost equidistant from Alappuzha town and Kollam.
Kayamkulam at a Glance
Why Kayamkulam?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Krishnapuram Palace
- Oachira Temple
- Vadakkan Koyikkal Devi Temple Puthiyavila
- Valiyazheekkal Bridge
- Changankulangara Mahadeva Temple
Kayamkulam at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Krishnapuram Palace: The Krishnapuram Palace is a palace and museum located in Kayamkulam near Alappuzha in Alappuzha district, Kerala in southwestern India. It was built in the 18th century by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma (1729–1758 CE), the Travancore kingdom.
- Oachira Temple: Oachira Temple is an ancient temple located in Oachira in Kollam district in the South Indian state of Kerala. According to the Puranas, this temple is one of the famous sacred places of Kerala and India.
- Vadakkan Koyikkal Devi Temple Puthiyavila: Vadakkan Koyikkal temple, a Devi temple or Bhagavathi temple near Kayamkulam, is situated in Puthiyavila village, Alappuzha in Kerala. Sree Parvathy Devi is mainly worshiped in the temple.
- Valiyazheekkal Bridge: The Valiyazheekkal Bridge connecting between Valiyazheekkal, a coastal area of Aratupuzha village in Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district and Azheekal Beach in Alappad village of Kollam district in Kerala, India.
- Changankulangara Mahadeva Temple: Mahadeva Temple is a Shiva temple at Changankulangara in Kollam in the state of Kerala in India. It is one of the 108 Shiva temples in India.
- Chettikulangara: Chettikulangara is a gram panchayat in the Mavelikkara-(6) taluk of the Alappuzha district, state of Kerala, India. Chettikulangara is in "Kayamkulam" legislative assembly (108).
Sightseeing Places
- Krishnapuram Palace: The Krishnapuram Palace is a palace and museum located in Kayamkulam near Alappuzha in Alappuzha district, Kerala in southwestern India. It was built in the 18th century by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma (1729–1758 CE), the Travancore kingdom.
- Oachira Temple: Oachira Temple is an ancient temple located in Oachira in Kollam district in the South Indian state of Kerala. According to the Puranas, this temple is one of the famous sacred places of Kerala and India.
- Vadakkan Koyikkal Devi Temple Puthiyavila: Vadakkan Koyikkal temple, a Devi temple or Bhagavathi temple near Kayamkulam, is situated in Puthiyavila village, Alappuzha in Kerala. Sree Parvathy Devi is mainly worshiped in the temple.
- Valiyazheekkal Bridge: The Valiyazheekkal Bridge connecting between Valiyazheekkal, a coastal area of Aratupuzha village in Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district and Azheekal Beach in Alappad village of Kollam district in Kerala, India.
- Changankulangara Mahadeva Temple: Mahadeva Temple is a Shiva temple at Changankulangara in Kollam in the state of Kerala in India. It is one of the 108 Shiva temples in India.
- Chettikulangara: Chettikulangara is a gram panchayat in the Mavelikkara-(6) taluk of the Alappuzha district, state of Kerala, India. Chettikulangara is in "Kayamkulam" legislative assembly (108).
Temples
- Oachira Temple: Oachira Temple is an ancient temple located in Oachira in Kollam district in the South Indian state of Kerala. According to the Puranas, this temple is one of the famous sacred places of Kerala and India.
- Vadakkan Koyikkal Devi Temple Puthiyavila: Vadakkan Koyikkal temple, a Devi temple or Bhagavathi temple near Kayamkulam, is situated in Puthiyavila village, Alappuzha in Kerala. Sree Parvathy Devi is mainly worshiped in the temple.
- Changankulangara Mahadeva Temple: Mahadeva Temple is a Shiva temple at Changankulangara in Kollam in the state of Kerala in India. It is one of the 108 Shiva temples in India.
Places That Define Kayamkulam
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Krishnapuram Palace
The Krishnapuram Palace is a palace and museum located in Kayamkulam near Alappuzha in Alappuzha district, Kerala in southwestern India. It was built in the 18th century by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma (1729–1758 CE), the Travancore kingdom.
Oachira Temple
Oachira Temple is an ancient temple located in Oachira in Kollam district in the South Indian state of Kerala. According to the Puranas, this temple is one of the famous sacred places of Kerala and India.
Vadakkan Koyikkal Devi Temple Puthiyavila
Vadakkan Koyikkal temple, a Devi temple or Bhagavathi temple near Kayamkulam, is situated in Puthiyavila village, Alappuzha in Kerala. Sree Parvathy Devi is mainly worshiped in the temple.
Valiyazheekkal Bridge
The Valiyazheekkal Bridge connecting between Valiyazheekkal, a coastal area of Aratupuzha village in Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district and Azheekal Beach in Alappad village of Kollam district in Kerala, India.
Changankulangara Mahadeva Temple
Mahadeva Temple is a Shiva temple at Changankulangara in Kollam in the state of Kerala in India. It is one of the 108 Shiva temples in India.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 89 km from Kayamkulam.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Kayamkulam Junction railway station, about 2 km from central Kayamkulam.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Kayamkulam (Apr, May, Jun) averages 24–30°C with about 296 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Kayamkulam (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–30°C with about 285 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Kayamkulam (Oct, Nov) averages 23–29°C with about 293 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Kayamkulam (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 22–31°C with about 49 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
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History
- Summary: Kayamkulam is a city and a municipality in district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is an ancient maritime trading centre and is almost equidistant from Alappuzha town and Kollam.
- Overview: Kayamkulam is a city and a municipality in district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is an ancient maritime trading centre and is almost equidistant from Alappuzha town and Kollam.
- Ancient History: Kayamkulam was a medieval feudal kingdom known as Odanad(also called Onattukara) ruled by the Kayamkulam rajas.
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Significance
Kayamkulam was a medieval feudal kingdom known as Odanad(also called Onattukara) ruled by the Kayamkulam rajas. Maha Raja Marthanda Varma (1706–58) conquered Kayamkulam and annexed its territories to Travancore.
Spiritual Significance
Kayamkulam was a medieval feudal kingdom known as Odanad(also called Onattukara) ruled by the Kayamkulam rajas. Maha Raja Marthanda Varma (1706–58) conquered Kayamkulam and annexed its territories to Travancore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kayamkulam is most comfortable in January, February, March and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is March (average high 32°C) and the wettest months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 89 km away. The nearest railway station is Kayamkulam Junction railway station, about 2 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Krishnapuram Palace, Oachira Temple, Vadakkan Koyikkal Devi Temple Puthiyavila, Valiyazheekkal Bridge and Changankulangara Mahadeva Temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 29°C to 32°C over the year, with about 2536 mm of rain in total.
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