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PLACES TO VISIT

Omallur
5 km from Pathanamthitta
The Rakthakanta Swamy Temple and the annual cattle fair held in the Malayalam month of Meenam are the main attractions of Omallur. People from both within and outside the State participate in the fair.

Malayalapuzha
8 kms from Pathanamthitta
The goddess at the Bhagavathy Temple here is believed to grant boons to devotees and help them realise dreams. The temple has beautiful wall paintings and artistic stone carvings.

Kadamanitta
8 kms from Pathanamthitta
The Kadamanitta Devi Temple is famous for the ten day long Padayani performances held in connection with the annual festival in April/May.

Konni
11 km from Pathanamthitta
An agricultural region, Konni is rich in cash crops like rubber, pepper, coffee, ginger etc. It used to be a centre for training elephants. Konni is also known for its elephant rides and the Anakoodu where elephants are tamed and trained for work.

Muloor Smarakam
12 km from Pathanamthitta
The memorial to Muloor, a renowned social reformer and poet, is located at Elavumthitta.

Kodumon Chilanthiyambalam
15 km from Pathanamthitta town
The water of the Chilanthikinar (well) in the premises of this temple is believed to cure skin diseases. Kodumon is also the birth place of Sree Shakthi Bhadra, author of Ascharya Chudamani.

Perunthenaruvi
36 km from Pathanamthitta via Vachoochira
The Perunthenaruvi waterfalls on the banks of the Pamba river is a favourite picnic spot for both domestic and foreign tourists.
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Nilackal
5 km from Plappally
The old Siva Temple on the Pamba - Pathanamthitta Rd. is an important place of worship. The estate of the Farming Corporation and the Ecumenical centre of the Christians are located here.

Sabarimala
72 km from Pathanamthitta town, 191 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 210 km from Kochi
One of the most famous pilgrim centres in India, Sabarimala is situated on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 914 m above sea level and is accessible only by foot from Pamba (4 km). The temple is dedicated to Sree Ayyappa. Pilgrim season: November to mid January. Mandalapooja and Makaravilakku are the two main events of the pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April). Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla (102 km) 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

Pamba
72 km from Pathanamthitta town, 191 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 210 km from Kochi
This is the main halting point on the way to Sabarimala. It is also known as Thriveni Sangamam - the meeting point of three rivers. Important Distances:
Pathanamthitta - 65 kms
Pandalam - 80 kms
Adoor - 81 kms
Chengannur - 93 kms
Thiruvalla - 102 kms
Punalur - 101 kms
Ochira - 116 kms
Alappuzha (via M. C. Road) - 137 kms
Kottayam - 200 kms
Thiruvananthapuram (via Pathanamthitta - Adoor) - 180 kms
Kodungaloor - 275 kms
Guruvayur - 288 kms
Palakkad - 330 kms
Kozhikode - 388 kms
Kannur - 486 kms

Aranmula
Nearest railway station: Chengannur - 10 km
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. The Vijnana Kalavedi at Aranmula imparts training in the traditional arts like Kathakali, classical dances, classical music, as well as Kalaripayattu. Foreign tourists stay here for long periods to get a first hand knowledge of the culture of Kerala. The Parthasarathi Temple here has fine murals from the 18th century.

Aranmula Boat Race: This famous water fiesta is held during Onam (August - September). The snake boats assemble near theSri Parthasarathy Temple before the grand procession. Each boat is 100 ft. long and accommodates 4 helmsmen, 100 oarsmen and25 singers. The snake boats move in pairs to the rhythm of full-throated singing and shouting, watched by an excited crowd.

Aranmula kannadi : Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirrors, a unique craft which is not found anywhere else in the world.