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The land of Pilgrimage  Pathanamthitta district is the bordered by Kottayam and Idukki districts in the north, Alappuzha districtin the west and Kollam district in the south. Pamba, achankovil and Manimala are the major rivers and 50% of the total district is covered by forest. Area - 2,731 sq km
Population – 11,18,332
Languages - Malayalam and English
Best time to visit- August to March
STD code – 0473 How to Get There Air : Nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram (119 km). Rail : Nearest Railway station is at Chengannur (26 km). Road : Pathanamthitta is well connected with motorable roads to major towns in Kerala.
PathanamthittaTourism Spots Aranmula  The Parthasarathi Temple dedicated to Sree Krishna on the banks of the holy river Pamba attracts large crowds of devotees. The famed Aranmula boat race is held on the last day of the week long Onam festival. Charalkunnu Hill station The hill station offers a panoramic view of the nearby valleys. A camp house on the hill provides comfortable lodging. Kakki Reservoir
 In this place tigers, elephants and monkeys can be sighted in the forest surrounding the reservoir. Konni  Konni is rich in cash crops like rubber, pepper, coffee, ginger etc. There is also a centre for training elephants in this place. Mannadi  The ancient Bhagavathy Temple here contains some interesting stone sculptures. Mannadi is also the venue of the Kerala Institute of Folklore and Folk Arts. Perunthenaruvi Waterfalls
 Perunthenaruvi Waterfalls, which flows down a rock path into a raving to hundred feet deep is accessible by bus from Kollam. River Pamba  This is the main halting point on the way to Sabarimala, the famous pilgrim centre. Sabarimala  Sabarimala a well known pilgrim centers is situated in the forest of the Western Ghats. This holy shrine is dedicated to Lord Ayyappan and million s of devotees lead a rigorous and austere life for a period of 14 days prior to visit the temple as per religious custom. Pilgrim season is in the month of November to mid January. People of all castes and creeds are permitted into the temple. However, entry is not allowed to women between 10 and 50 years of age. Vehicles can go up to Pamba and the last 3km to the shrine can be reached only by trekking. Distance Konni (11 kms from Pathanamthitta)
Aranmula (10 km Chengannur)
Sabarimala (72 km from Pathanamthitta town)
River Pamba (36 km from Pathanamthitta) Pathanamthitta Climate Best time to visit Pathanamthitta is between the months of August to March.
Pathanamthitta Map
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