Kothamangalam excel in the field of education. India's international Cricketer Sreesanth , was born in Kothamangalam. Travel Nearest Railway station - Alwaye 35 km / Ernakulam - 53 km. Nearest Airport - Nedumbassery ( Kochi ) - 34 km Tourist Destinations Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary (Salim Ali Wild Life Sanctuary) Thattekkad, 14