| 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. |
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| 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. |
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Hotel Windsor
Castle, Kottayam |
| 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. |
| Reaching Kottayam |
From Kochi International Airport
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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
August. 21 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. |
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| One or two of our conference volunteers
will be standing near the exit of the airport holding cards
“ICHM 2008”. 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. |
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From Kottayam Railway Station
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| 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 August. 21 (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). |
From Kottayam Bus Station
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| 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 |
| PLACE |
INDICA CAR(AC) |
TAVERA/INNOVA CAR(AC) |
| 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 Wagamon |
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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