Pathanamthitta, in southern Kerala, is a town immersed in spirituality and mysticism. Blessed with several ancient temples, it is renowned as headquarters of pilgrimage in Kerala as Sabarimala is situated in the Pathanamthitta district. It is a land of untouched beauty with pristine rivers, lofty mountain ranges and sprawling coconut groves.
The region is parted into a fascinating topography of highlands, midlands and lowlands crafted by three rivers coursing in the town. The town of Pathanamthitta is also marked by a culture unique to this place as well as an art of metal mirrors i.e. Aranmula Kannadi, handcrafted with intricacy and poise. The town also practices the art of 'vaasthu vidya' in its purest form at a heritage village of Vassthu Vidya Gurukulam. Bounded by captivating vistas at every step, this bewitching town promise of an experience you never dreamt of.
Aranmula is a temple town in the state of Kerala, India. It is known as the cultural capital of Pathanamthitta district, located at a distance of around 116 km from Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, it is situated on the banks of the holy river Pampa.
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A natural waterfall with captivating surroundings is situated on the banks of the River Pamba. The fall is 60 to 100 ft deep which pours down on a rocky bed. The place is a favourite picnic spot among locals as well as tourists.
One of the major religious hubs of South India, Sabarimala houses Sastha Temple situated about 80 km from Pathanamthitta town. Dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, this temple is situated in the lap of nature amid the dangerous hills of Western Ghats.
St. Peter's and St. Paul's Malankara Orthodox Church also known as Parumala Pally is a famous church in Kerala, India. This church is located in Parumala in Thiruvalla Taluk In Pathanamthitta district and is a pilgrimage center and mausoleum of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.
Upper moozhiyar dam is an Earthen Dam constructed across Moozhiyar River in Seethathodu village of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India.
Kakki Dam is a dam built on the Kaki River, a tributary of the Pampa River in the Ranni Forest in the Seethathodu Grama Panchayat, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. The dam is located in a forested area adjacent to the Periyar National Park. It was built in 1966 as part of the Sabarigiri Hydroelectric Project.
Konni Aanakkoodu located in Konni is a well known training center for elephant's in Kerala. Its at a distance of 11 km from Pathanamthitta town.