Pathanamthltta

Situated near the western ghats and bordered by the hills, Pathanamthitta district is a treat to the 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. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.

The district is frequented by visitors from India and abroad often for its water fiestas, religious shrines and the cultural training centre.

Pathanamthiita, a true tropical diversity adorned with fertile agricultural land where plantations, Paddy, tapioca, varieties of vegetables and spices like cardamom, pepper etc. are extensively cultivated. The district known for it's extensive forest cover also abounds in rubber plantations.
It is presumed that the regions presently under the district were formerly under the reign of the Pandalam king which had connections with the Pandya kingdom. Pathanamthitta now includes portions of the erstwhile Kollam, Alappuzha and Idukki districts. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.

Pathanamthitta is a combination of two words Pathanam and Thitta which means an array of houses on the river side. This district was formed on 1st November 1982 with a view to hastenng the process of development. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.The total area of the district is 2642 sq.kms; of this 1300.73 sq.kms come under forest.

Fairs and Festivals :
Some of the famous fairs and festivals of Pathanamthitta are mentioned below with brief description:

Aranmula Vallmakali (Boat Race) :
This festival is celebrated during the month of September which originates from the Sree Parthasarathy Temple which is also marked by the snake boat race in the afternoon.

Maramadimatsaram (Ox Race) :
This is the largest annual fair of Pathanamthitta based on agriculture and cattle celebrated during the month of August. Ensure a special holidays with us.

Maramon Convention :
This festival is meant for the Christians with the convention of carrying the cadjan leaves and bamboo poles to erect a huge 'pandal' on the banks of the river Pamba. Ensure a special holidays with us.

Some other festivals of Pathanamthitta are Anandapalli, Kadammanitta, Patayani, Sabarimala etc.
Tourist Attractions of Pathanamthitta

Places to visit : Some of the major attractions of Pathanamthitta are as under:

Sabarimala
It is one of the pilgrimage centres of Pathanamthitta situated on the rugged hills of the Western Ghats dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

Anandapalli Maramadi
This is an ox race carnival festival commonly held during the harvest season in the small village of Pathanamthitta.

Chandanakudam Festival
This festival of Pathanamthitta is famous for the devotees of Muslim community which is held during the month of February.

Charalkunnu
The picturesque hill station attracted the tourists for providing the panoramic view of the low-lying areas where camp house is the most preferential activity of the tourists.

Cherukolpuzha
This festival is held during the month of February at Cherukole on the riverbed of Pampa. Ensure a special holidays with us.

Kakki
This tourist destination of Pathanamthitta is famous for its reservoir surrounded by the forests that provides an opportunity to see other animals like tigers, elephants, deer and monkey. Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.

Konni (Agricultural Region) :
11 kms from Pathanamthitta, an agricultural region, Konni is rich in cash crops like rubber, pepper, coffee, ginger etc. IT is also used as a centre for training elephants.

Mannadi (folk Art Centre) :
This is where Veluthampi Dalawa, the renowned freedom fighter of Travancore, spent his last days. The ancient Bhagavathy Temple here contains some interesting stone sculptures. Mannadi is also the venue of the Kerala Institute of Folklore and Folk Arts. Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.

Muloor Smarakam (Memorial) :
The memorial to Muloor, a renowned reformer and poet, is located at Elavumthitta.

Omallur (Cattle fair) :
The Rakthakanta Swamy Temple and the annual cattle fair held in the Malayalam month of 'Meenam' are the main attractions of Omallur. People from all around Kerala and also many other states participate in the fair.

Charalkunnu Hill station :
The picturesque hill station offers a panoramic view of the nearby valleys. A camp house on the hill provides comfortable lodging.

Perumthenaruvi :
Perumthenaruvi is a famous waterfall on the banks of the River Pamba. Here, the water flows down a rocky bed into a ravine 60 to 100 feet deep. The place is a favourite picnic spot for both domestic and foreign tourists. Scintillating Special Holidays with us.

Vijana Kala Vedi Cultural Centre :
Louba Schild, a French scholar under the Indo-French Cultural Exchange Programme, who started this centre with UNESCO support, founded this famous cultural centre.The centre offers residential training courses, in Kerala's traditional arts & crafts like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam, Kalaripayattu, Music, wood carving etc. Scintillating Special Holidays with us.

Kakki Reservoir :
Tigers, elephants and monkeys can be sighted in the forest surrounding the reservoir.

River Pamba :
This is the main halting point on the way to Sabarimala, the famous pilgrim centre. It is also known as 'Thriveni Sangamam', the meeting point of three rivers. Scintillating Special Holidays with us.