Thottappally lies in the vicinity of Purakkad, the place is well known for the spillway across the Vembanad lake, constructed in 1954 to divert the flood water of Kuttanad into the sea and also to prevent salinisation of fresh water. The national Highway 47 passes over this spillway. It was the scene of battle between Travancore forces and army of Chempakassery Raja in the old time. Nearest tourist spots are Karumady Kuttan in the North and Thrikkunnappuzha coir village and Chinese fish nets are in the south