This was a famous trading place where traders from the Kuttanad area and high ranges converged. The measurements used for rice in old era were "Changazhi" "Nazhi" and "Uzhi". The name originated from a combination of these three measuring containers. It is said that during the reign of King Udaya Marthanda Varma of Travancore, steps were taken to build a Catholic church by giving out plots for sowing 'Changazhy', 'Nazhy' 'Uri', 'Payattupadu' (various malayalam terms of measuring grains). All these terms put together apparently made up the name of the place to Changanacherry. It was in 980 malayalam era, that the famed Diwan of Travancore Veluthampy Dalava made a market place at Changanacherry, realizing the possibilities of development of this place. Towards the memory of the centennial celebrations of the place in 1905, the people installed the " Anchu Vilakku" (Five Lamps) seen near the Boat Jetty. The lamp signifies the 'unity in diversity' of the local ethnic and religious sects - a truly fitting tribute to the ethos of Changanacherry.

This was a famous trading place where traders from the Kuttanad area and high ranges converged. The measurements used for rice in old era were "Changazhi" "Nazhi" and "Uzhi". The name originated from a combination of these three measuring containers. It is said that during the reign of King Udaya Marthanda Varma of Travancore, steps were taken to build a Catholic church by giving out plots for sowing 'Changazhy', 'Nazhy' 'Uri', 'Payattupadu' (various malayalam terms of measuring grains). All these terms put together apparently made up the name of the place to Changanacherry. It was in 980 malayalam era, that the famed Diwan of Travancore Veluthampy Dalava made a market place at Changanacherry, realizing the possibilities of development of this place. Towards the memory of the centennial celebrations of the place in 1905, the people installed the " Anchu Vilakku" (Five Lamps) seen near the Boat Jetty. The lamp signifies the 'unity in diversity' of the local ethnic and religious sects - a truly fitting tribute to the ethos of Changanacherry.

There is rail and road access to Changanassery. It is located on the MC Road at a distance of 18 km from Kottayam. The KSRTC bus stand, two Municipal bus stands and the boat jetty connect Changanassery to the neighboring places. Changanassery located 30 km away from Alappuzha serves as a midpoint between Alappuzha and Kottayam.

Nearest airport : Cochin - 90 km
Nearest railway : Changanacherry - 0 km
Nearby tourist place :Alleppey - 30 km
Nearest major towns : Tiruvalla - 0 km

There is rail and road access to Changanassery. It is located on the MC Road at a distance of 18 km from Kottayam. The KSRTC bus stand, two Municipal bus stands and the boat jetty connect Changanassery to the neighboring places. Changanassery located 30 km away from Alappuzha serves as a midpoint between Alappuzha and Kottayam.

Hot Summers and heavy rains during monsoons. Winter is pleasant.

Hot Summers and heavy rains during monsoons. Winter is pleasant.

Chandanakkudam festival

Chandanakkudam festival

September.March

September.March