Pathanamthitta

Pathanamthitta has earned a reputation of being the ‘pilgrimage capital of Kerela' because of the famous Sabarimala temple. Located at the height of 914 meters above sea level (on the bank of river Achankovil), in the middle of 18 hills and surrounded by forests, this temple of God Ayyappan draw thousands of devotees each year. From the moment a pilgrim goes up the hill, he feels the presence of Holy spiritual power and the burden of his past that comes undone in this presence. However, Sabarimala temple is also infamous for it’s gender discriminative policy- women aged between 10 and 50 are banned from entering the premises of the temple. Other famous temples of this district include Shree Vallabha temple and Parthasarathy temple. Apart from hosting Hindu pilgrims, Pathanamthitta also hosts a significant Christian convention- the Maramon Convention, which is the largest Christian convention in Asia. Held in February every year on the vast sand bed of the Pompa river, beside the Kozhencherry Bridge, this convention is organized by the Missionary wing of Mar Thoma Church known as Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association.

The rivers and fertile land of Pathanamthitta district have made tropical biodiversity possible. As much as 50% of the district is covered with forests, providing reach coverage of Flora. A variety of plants include medicinal plants, spices, timber crops, fruit and fibre plants. The popular aromatic and spice trees found here include names like Pepper, Ginger, Cardamom, Turmeric. Other species such as Timber, Teak, Rosewood, Anjili are also found in abundance. The forests here are home to an excellent variety of wildlife habitat. Tigers, elephants, gaurs, monkeys, deer, giant squirrel, lion tailed macaques, barking deer and bear are found in the reserves. Pathanamthitta is also home to the Indian Peacock. Other varieties of birds seen here include Malabar Grey and Great Indian Hornbill, Sunbird, Woodpeckers and Kingfisher.

Pathanamthitta is an important pilgrim hub and thus is always flanked by devotees and nature lovers. For its tourists, the town offers several restaurants and eating joints all across the town. You will also find some nice Christian restaurant which serves alcohol and Syrian Christian food. Other than that, South Indian cuisine is the predominant cuisine of the town.
Also make sure you indulge yourself with lots of coconut water while in the area.
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Pathanamthitta is an important spiritual hub of Kerala which is packed with several ancient temples. However, if you are travelling the town for just one day, make sure you cover all the major tourist attractions. After a warm breakfast at the hotel, begin your day with the blessings of Sabarimala Temple, one of the major landmarks of the town. Kaviyoor Mahadeva Temple, Perunthenaruvi Waterfall, Manjinikkara Church, Kaviyoor Rock Temple and Thriveni Sangamam are some of the popular tourist spots that are suggested on a one-day itinerary of this town. Other than all these places of excursion, the town is also blessed with nature in abundance and an environ full of peace and tranquillity. With so many attractions that cater to the need of all kind of tourists, Pathanamthitta is definitely worth a visit.

The top places near to Pathanamthitta are Alleppey which is 43 km from Pathanamthitta, Munnar which is located 96 km from Pathanamthitta, Thekkady which is located 56 km from Pathanamthitta, Varkala which is located 59 km from Pathanamthitta, Sabarimala which is located 37 km from Pathanamthitta

The top things to do in Pathanamthitta are Perunthenaruvi Waterfall, Thriveni Sangamam, Konni Forest Reserve, Kaviyoor Rock Temple, Kaviyoor Mahadeva Temple, Manjinikkara Church. You can see all the places to visit in Pathanamthitta here

Pathanamthitta is in Kerala state. It is well connected to other states of Kerala via buses. There is neither airport nor railway station in Pathanamthitta. The nearest station is nearly 30 km away. The most convenient way is travelling by road.
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Pathanamthitta is an important pilgrim hub and thus is always flanked by devotees and nature lovers. For its tourists, the town offers several restaurants and eating joints all across the town. You will also find some nice Christian restaurant which serves alcohol and Syrian Christian food. Other than that, South Indian cuisine is the predominant cuisine of the town.
Also make sure you indulge yourself with lots of coconut water while in the area.
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Pathanamthitta experiences hot and humid summers with temperature ranging around 20 to 30 degrees Celcius. Monsoon season in the town receives heavy rainfalls restricting the outdoor excursions. It rains 9 months in a year. However, the winter months are extremely pleasant and are recommended as the best time to explore this enchanting land.
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There are not many luxurious accommodation options here since pilgrims are required to keep basic ascetic lifestyle. Communicating with the locals can be a problem, as most people speak Malyalam.

It is a beautiful place filled with temples and churches of ancient stories of our religion. Being close to the Western Ghats, the presence of low rippling hills, lush green forests and rivers make the place jaw-droppingly gorgeous.