How To Get There - Pathanamthitta
By Air
The nearest airport is at Cochin, 152 km away.
By Rail
Rail link at Tiruvalla, 30 kms. away.
By Road
Pathanamthitta is linked by motorable roads to other towns in Kerala.
Pathanamthitta - The Great Pilgrimage
Situated near the Western Ghats and bordered by the hills, Pathanamthitta district is a treat to eyes with its vast unending stretches of forests, rivers and rural landscapes.
Blessed by nature, the district is famous for its scenic beauty, fairs and festivals.Pathanamthiita is a true tropical diversity adorned with fertile agricultural land, plantations and forest, Paddy, tapioca, varieties of vegetables and spices like cardamom, pepper etc. are extensively cultivated. The district also abounds in extensive rubber plantations.
Prime Attractions of Pathanamthitta Sabarimala Chandanakudam Festival |
The Chandanakudam festival of Kattoor Mosque in Cherukole Panchayath and Kalamala Mosque near Adoor are also famous.
Charalkunnu
Charalkunnu is a picturesque hill station from where one can have a panoramic view of the low-lying areas including that of the sinuous river, Pumpa. There is a comfortable camp house, which has both rooms and dormitories.
Cherukolpuzha |
Kaviyoor
The Kaviyoor Mahadeva temple, which was constructed in the early years of the 10th century, is one of the oldest of the Mahadeva temples in Kerala. References are there in the Kaviyoor Shasanas of 950 A.D. about the gifts that were offered to this temple. But it is believed that the 'Darusilpas' seen around the temple belong to the 17th century.
Malayalappuzha
The Bhagavathy temple here is believed to help people realise their dreams. People bring offerings in different forms during the festival. There are also beautiful wall paintings and artistic stone works.
Manjinikkara
The holly Patriarch of Anthioch, while on his visit to India, died at this place in 1932. His mortal remains are kept in this church. Later this place was developed into a place of pilgrimage, Even today, pilgrims, Indians as well as foreigners, visit this place frequently. The important festival is in February every year when devotees flock in thousands.
Neendakara
8 kms north of Kollam on the Kollam-Alappuzha route, it is a major fishing harbour and the headquarters of the Indo-Norwegian Fisheries Project set up inn 1953 AD. This collaborative venture pioneered modern fishing methods in Kerala.
Niranam
7 kms from Thiruvalla. It is famous for the church, believed to be among one of the seven and a half churches originally established by St. Thomas in Kerala. This church displays a marked influence of ancient temple architecture.
Omallur
The Rakhtakanta Swamy Temple and the annual cattle fair held in the Malayalam month of 'meenam' are the main attractions of Omallur. People from both within and outside participate in the fair.
Thenmala
Nearly 66 kms east of Kollam, it's a scenic spot at the intersection of the Kollam-Shencotta and Thiruvananthapuram-Shencotta roads. A number of rubber and tea plantations lend a touch of civilization to the otherwise virgin landscape. Large consignments of timber are exported from Thenmala. The dam site here is an added tourist attraction.
Excursions from Pathanamthitta
Kadammanitta Patayani
(8Km.)
Kadammanitta, a village 8 kms away from Pathanamthitta is famous for its annual Patayani festival held in the premises of the Devi temple.
Krishnapuram Palace
(47Km.)
The palace is located at a distance of 47 kms, at Kayamkulam, on the way to Kollam. The double storeyed palace contains one of the greatest Mural panels in Kerala.
Kodumon Chilanthiyambalam
(15Km.)
Chilanthiyambalam is situated in Kodumon panchayat about 15 kms. from Pathanmathitta town. It is believed that this temple was built during the reign of the last king of the Sakthibhadra Kingdom.
Konni
(11Km.)
Konni is an important junction in Kottayam-Punalur route. It is about 11 kms. from the district headquarters. It is an important centre for cash crops like rubber, pepper, coffee and ginger, which forms the backbone of the agricultural economy of the state.
Fairs & Festivals - Pathanamthitta
Anandapalli Maramadi
Kadammanitta Patayani
Maramom Festival
Sabarimala Festival .
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Climate - Pathanamthitta
Tropical Monsoons.
General Information - Pathanamthitta
Location
Kerala.
Main Attraction
Sabarimala, Aranmula.
Best Time
August To March.
Languages
Malayalam, Hindi, English.
Area
2731sq.km.
Population
1,186,628.
Temperature
Mean Max: 37.0 deg.C
Mean Min: 22.0 deg.C .
Clothing
Tropical Cottons.
Altitude
500-1000 mt. above sea level.
