Kazhakkoottam lies in the south Indian state of Kerala and comes in the district of Thiruvananthapuram. The origination of its name has got many theories. Some suggest that the name is after a temple while others go for a literal meaning where khaza means timber and kottam means dense plantation. The city today is known as the centre of IT and a techno-city. The glorious Kazhakuttom Mahadeva Temple which is 1000 years old is a popular temple that is visited by a large crowd of devotees. Other places to visit here are Vellanikkalpara viewpoint and Kadinamkulam Lake.
Flying to Kazhakkoottam: Trivandrum International Airport (11.8 km away) is the closest airport to Kazhakkoottam. It offers international flights from Singapore. Kuwait, Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Colombo( Sri Lanka), Muscat and domestic flights Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Cochin Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Goa, Chennai.
Driving to Kazhakkoottam:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Kollam | 55.8 km | 1:29 |
| Thenamala | 72.4 km | 1:50 |
| Madurai | 265.5 km | 6:21 |
| Guruvayur | 275.4 km | 6:42 |
| Pallivasal | 269.3 km | 7:17 |
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