PATHANAMTHITTA

Area : 2731 Sq Km.

Population: 1231577

Altitude: 500 to 1000 m above sea level

Access: 
Nearest airport : Thiruvananthapuram international airport (119km)

Nearest Railroad: Chengannur ( 28 km)

If you are planning for a vacation which is a memorable one, if you are a nature loving person who loves trekking and wildlife Pathanamthitta is the ideal place to spend your time.The name pathanamthitta means settlement of houses at the river bank. The place is blessed with three rivers which makes the land so beautiful The Pamba , Achankovil River and the Manimala Rivers. The place is having vast rubber plantations and spices in the hilly area , paddy in the wet land and tapioca in the dry area.

Pathanamthitta is a land of religious harmony. The annual snake boat race  held at Aranmula and the elephant training centre at Konni. Shabarimala in Pathanamthitta district is one of the largest religious congregation in the world. The yearl Christian convention held at Maramon on the banks of river Pamba, where thousands of devout Christians and Episcopal representatives from all over the world come together , making it the largest gathering assembly in Asia. Aranmula sri Parthasarathi temple is another major pilgrim attraction in the district.

Vijnjana Kala Vedi Cultural Centre(1977) founded by a French lady Louba Schild under the Indo – French cultural exchange program is another major attraction among tourists.

Perunthenarvi is a natural waterfall in Pamba river and  a popular picnic spot, located at the western Gats of Sahyadri Range. The stream here spread over a wide area rather than the height. Water bubbling over the rock is a spectacular view and that is the reason it became a popular picnic spot in Pathanamthitta.

Must See places in  Pathanamthitta:

• Aranmula snake boat race:
• Aranmula sri Parthasarathi temple:
• Shabarimala Temple:
• The Babar Mosque at Erumeli:
• Konni elephant training centre.
• Maramon Convention
• Parumala church:
• Gavi eco tourism centre:
• Theperunthenaruvi Falls:

Tourist Information Centre:

The District Toursm Promotion Council,

Collect rate compound Pathanamthitta,

Tel: 0468 2229952

Email: dtpcpta@sancharnet.in