Pathanamthitta, which is celebrated for pilgrimage, is a mountainous area. More than 50% of the district is covered by forest. The famous Sabarimala shrine is located in Pathanamthitta district.

Pathanamthitta town is a land of religious and cultural harmony. Pathanamthitta town is famous for a number of churches, temples and mosques that can be found close to each other. The annual Chandanakudam Festival at the mosque in the heart of the Pathanamthitta town is a major event.

Major Tourist Attractions in Pathanamthitta

Aranmula Boat Race

The Aranmula famous water race is held during Onam season in between the august - September months, every year. Before the grand boat race procession... read more

Aranmula Kannadi

Aranmula Kannadi is also famous for its metal mirrors... read more

Kakki Reservoir

Kakki Reservoir is an important tourist centre. Many animals like elephants, tigers,.. read more

Konni

Konni is situated 11 kilometers from Pathanamthitta. Konni is rich in cash crops like pepper, rubber, coffee, ginger etc. Konni is used to be a centre for training elephants... read more

Maramon

Maramon is located near Kozhencherry in Kerala. Maramon is the venue of a enormous religious convention of Christians from all over the world... read more

Nilackal

Nilackal is important for both christians and hindus. The old Siva Temple on the Pamba Pathanamthitta road is an important place of worship... read more

Niranam

Niranam is having the oldest Christian church in India.... read more

Pamba

Pamba is known as Thriveni Sangamam - the meeting point of three rivers.... read more

Parumala

Parumala is a christian pilgrim centre visited by people from all religions. The orma perunnal (commemoration day) of Mar Gregorios Metropolitan... read more

Perunthenaruvi waterfall

The Perunthenaruvi waterfall is a favourite picnic spot for both domestic and foreign tourist.. read more

Sabarimala

Sabarimala is one of the most famous pilgrim centres in India. Sabarimala is located on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 914m above sea level... read more

The Rock Cut Cave Temple

Dating back to the 8th century AD, the rock cut Siva Temple is of great archeological significance. The rock cut cave temple is located half a kilometer away from Pathanamthitta town... read more

Thiruvalla

Thiruvalla is a major town in Pathanamthitta district. The Malankara Marthoma Syrian Church is having its headquarters at Thiruvalla.... read more