Pathanamthitta travel

Located in Kerala, near the Western Ghats and surrounded by hills, Pathanamthitta district has stretches of forests, rivers and rural landscapes. It is also famous for its many fairs and festivals. It is a rich biodiverse region and has many plantations and spice farms. Pathanamthitta is nourished by three west flowing rivers - Pamba, Manimala and Achankovil and is quite popular as a wild life and bird sanctuary. One of the most important pilgrimage centres for Hindus lies here at Sabarimala, dedicated to Lord Ayyappan.

Tourist Spots of Pathanamthitta

There are several tourist attractions worth seeing in your Tour to Pathanamthitta.

Mannadi - The sculptures in the Bhagvathy temple is exquisitely beautiful. 'Kerala Institute of Folklore and Folkarts' is located here.

Perunthenaruvi Waterfalls - A splendid waterfall which falls from a height of 60-100 feet.

Kakki - The sylvan surroundings of this reservoir is sure to enthrall you. It is home to an amazing variety of wild animals. Boating in the artificial lake is also a pleasure.

Konni - The beautiful meadows on the banks of the Achakovil River in Konni will surely delight you. Don't miss out on an elephant ride in your Tour to Pathanamthitta.

Manjinikkara - Pilgrims cover large distances on foot to reach this holy spot and offer their respectful deference to the bishop who had come here way back in the 19th century to resolve the differences between two Christian Congregations.