KOTTAYAM (Kerala)
In News: Kottayam growing as a hub of experiential tourism as part of Responsible Tourism Mission.
• It’s a district in Kerala flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake on the west.
• Major Rivers: Meenachil, Muvathupuzha and Manimala River.
• Climate: Tropical monsoon climate (Koppen, Am).
• Vegetation: Tropical evergreen and moist deciduous forests.
• Soil Found: Alluvial and Lateritic
• Economy depends on rubber industry and spice exports
