A Shiva temple near Kottayam known for its centuries-old mural paintings.
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple sits just outside Kottayam and is known as much for its mural art as for the shrine itself — the temple walls carry some of Kerala’s better-preserved traditional murals, painted using techniques that go back centuries.
It’s a smaller, more focused stop than some of the larger temple towns on this list, and works well as a heritage-and-devotion add-on to a Kumarakom or backwaters trip.
November to February for the most comfortable travelling weather; the temple itself can be visited year-round.
A short list of stops most of our Ettumanoor packages build the day around — not an exhaustive list, but the ones worth planning your time for.
Traditional Kerala mural paintings on the temple walls, depicting mythological scenes in a style using natural pigments passed down through generations of artists.
A classic example of Kerala temple architecture, with a circular sanctum roofed in copper.
A short drive away, useful as a base if you're combining this with Kumarakom or a wider Kottayam-district visit.
Pick a duration, tell us your vehicle preference, and we’ll send a firm quote on WhatsApp — usually within minutes during business hours.
Every vehicle in the fleet below comes air-conditioned, with an experienced driver who knows the ghat roads well. Rates are per-day starting prices — pick what fits your group size and send us the trip details for a confirmed quote.
| Vehicle | Comfort | Capacity | Starting Rate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Cars | ||||
| Sedan | AC With Driver | 4 Seats | Rs. 2,300per day onwards | |
| SUVs & MUVs | ||||
| Toyota Innova | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 3,500per day onwards | |
| Mahindra Xylo | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 3,000per day onwards | |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 4,000per day onwards | |
| Toyota Innova Hycross | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 4,500per day onwards | |
| Tempo Travellers | ||||
| Tempo Traveller 14-Seater | AC With Driver | 14 Seats | Rs. 6,500per day onwards | |
| Tempo Traveller 18-Seater | AC With Driver | 18 Seats | Rs. 7,000per day onwards | |
| Urbania Fleet | ||||
| Urbania 12-Seater | AC With Driver | 12 Seats | Rs. 6,500per day onwards | |
| Urbania 16-Seater | AC With Driver | 16 Seats | Rs. 7,500per day onwards | |
| Urbania Luxury 10-Seater | AC With Driver | 10 Seats | Rs. 15,000per day onwards | |
| Mini & Large Buses | ||||
| Mini Bus 21-Seater | AC With Driver | 21 Seats | Rs. 6,000per day onwards | |
| Mini Bus 35-Seater | AC With Driver | 35 Seats | Rs. 9,000per day onwards | |
| Bus 50-Seater | AC With Driver | 50 Seats | Rs. 13,000per day onwards | |
Rates shown are starting prices for a standard one-day itinerary within the district. Final fare depends on total distance, number of days, toll/permit charges and season, and is confirmed by our team directly on WhatsApp before you pay anything.
Rates Last Reviewed:
July 2026
Via Palakkad, Kochi and Kottayam, roughly 4 hours 45 minutes from Coimbatore.
Kottayam railway station is a short drive from Ettumanoor.
Cochin International Airport, around 1.5 hours away, is the nearest airport.
They’re considered among the better-preserved examples of traditional Kerala mural painting, a style using natural pigments that’s distinct from the temple art of other South Indian states.
Yes, they’re close enough that a heritage-and-backwaters day covering both is a common request.
Not usually — most visitors spend a couple of hours here as part of a wider Kottayam or Kumarakom-area day.
Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp, and we’ll get back with vehicle options and a firm price.
