A significant center of Syrian Christians of Kerala, St. Mary's Orthodox Church was originally a Malankara Orthodox Church. Located about 4 km from the Kottayam in Cheriyapalli, the structure was established by king of Tekkemur in 1579.
.By Air
Kochi International Airport serves as the nearest airbase to Kottayam District.
By Train
The town houses a station of its own which connects it to several major cities of the country.
