Palai — Travel Guide
Palai is a central town in Kottayam district. There are many legends about how this region became known as Palai. Palai is believed to be an old time holy place of Hindus. The very word Palai was derived from Palazhi, the mythological Ocean of Milk from which nectar or “amrutha” was churned out. It is also believed that the word comes from ‘Palathu Chettiyar families, the then prominent settlers of the region. Another school maintains that the first group of Christian settlers who came from Paloor was instrumental in christening the place Palai. According to another school, the palayam ( fort) of the Meenachil Karthas (the ruling family ) was situated in the region and so the name Palai got established. The first Kartha families were known as Njavakattu Karthas.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The nearest airport is located in Cochin which are around 90 km.
By Train
The nearest railway station to Palai is in Kottayam, which is just 2 km away.
Shopping in Palai is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Palai to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Palai
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