Kothamangalam is a town located in eastern part of Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala situated 45 km north east of Kochi City. It is located around 12 km north east to the town of Muvattupuzha. The town is situated in the foothills of the Western Ghats mountain ranges. It is also known as The Gateway to the High Ranges. The highway NH-49 Ernakulam - Madurai- Rameswaram passes through this town.