Tour to Pathanamthitta

Facts and Figures:

Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi

Area: 2731 square km

Population: 1,186,628

Best Time to Visit:March to August

Altitude: 500- 1000m above sea level

Introduction:

Pathanamthitta is a small city which is a thickly forested region dotted with mountains and rivers and temples. Tour to Pathanamthitta is not only for the breathtaking views it offers but Pathanamthitta is also important as a pilgrimage center. Pathanamthitta is a beautiful place which draws a number of tourists for its religious shrines and the water sports and even its scenic beauty. The world famous Ayaapa Temple is located Sabrimala in Pathanamthitta.

Location of Pathanamthitta:

Nearest Airport to Pathanamthitta: Trivandrum Airport is 92km away from Pathanamthitta.

Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station which is 25 km away.

Best Time to Visit:

The best time to take a tour to Pathanamthitta is from March to August. The cool winds of Pathanamthitta will refresh your senses.

While on a Tour to Pathanamthitta tourists also love to know about the history of the place. The word Pathanamthitta is the combination of two words Pathanam and Thitta which means a cluster of houses beside the river. Earlier it was a part of the Pandya kingdom but now all that remains are the remnants of the lost glory. During the freedom struggle amongst the regions of Travancore, Pathanamthitta also raised its protests.

• Sabrimala Temple:

  This shrine of Lord Ayappa located in Pamba is considered to be one of the important pilgrimage centers of India. This shrine is considered to be holy amongst the devotees who overcome this hilly terrain to reach Sabrimala.

• Pandalam:

  Lord Ayappa reincarnated in human form as the son of Raja Pandalam and he was the one who created this temple in his name. This is known as Pandalam and the people drop in here before visiting the Sabrimala Temple.

• Peruthenaruvi Waterfalls:

  Cascading from a height of 60- 110 feet these waterfalls are a must watch for the tourists.

• Aranmulla:

  Aranmulla is a little temple town in Pamba which is famous for the mirrors and also its boat race. The boat race can be seen in this little temple town of Kerala.

• Maramon Convention:

  Atttended by Christians from all over the world, the Maramon Convention is attended by Christians from all over the world. On the banks of River Pamba, this is one of the largest Christian gathering in Pamba.

A tour to Pathanamthitta is incomplete without these tourist attractions and these are a must watch.

• Nearest Airport to Pathanamthitta:

  Cochin Airport is 145km away from Pathanamthitta.

• Nearest Railway Station:

  Thiruvalla Railway Station which is 30 km away.

Take a tour to Pathanamthitta and spend a few days amidst the scenic beauty of nature and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Western Ghats.

We offer excellent accommodation facilities in Pathanamthitta. Enjoy the beauty of Pathanamthitta and take home the memories of a wonderful retreat.

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