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Pathanamthitta |
| Pathanamthitta is geographically a hilly terrain of pristine beauty amidst the various places of tourist interest in Kerala. Pathanamthitta district, located near the Western Ghats and surrounded by hills, has stretches of forests, rivers and rural landscapes. Being a host to a number of famous fairs and festivals, it is popular as the headquarters of pilgrim worship in Kerala. It is noted for biodiversity, having several plantations and spice farms. The place is nourished by three west flowing rivers too, the Pamba, the Manimala and the Achankovil Rivers, and houses wild life and bird sanctuaries. Sabarimala, one of the most important pilgrimage centres in the world for Hindus, dedicated to Lord Ayyappan falls into this district. |
Pathanamthitta Tourism |
Pathanamthitta district is hailed as the 'headquarters of pilgrimage tourism', as far as Kerala is concerned.
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Pathanamthitta Tourist Spots |
Aranmula |
Aranmula is typical of all the attributes of rural Kerala. The traditional crafts such as Arunmula metal mirror, the mural paintings and race boat constructions by local craftsmen are the specialties of the place.
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Kakki |
Located in sylvan background, Kakki reservoir is a favourite location of tourists. This splendid artificial lake offers a rare boating experience too. There are elephants, deers, monkeys and even tigers include in the wild-life around the surrounding forest.
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Konni |
Konni is the famous elephant training center, wild elephants are tamed and trained. |
Perunthenaruvy |
| The Perunthenaruvi water falls near Pampa attracts thousands of people from inside and outside the district. This beautiful natural water falls is an ideal place of tourist destination, as people all over the world get fascinated by this water-falls which is only 10 kms from Erumely. |
Cherukolpuzha Convention |
| Ayiroor Cherukolpuzha religious convention is yet another important annual religious edition on the river - bed of the Pamba. Large number of people attends this well-known Hindu religious convention. |
Chandanakkudam Festival |
| Thousands of devotees solemnly attend this festival of the Jama - Al Mosque at Pathanamthitta. The event is held in February every year. The Kattur Mosque in Cherukos and the Kalamala Mosque near Adoor also have some corresponding celebrations alongwith this festival. |
Uthrittathi Boat Race |
| The auspicious day, Uthrittathi, which comes after every Thiruvonam in August - September is the day on which the Uthrittathi Boat Race on the River Pamba near the Partha Sarathy Temple at Aranmula is organized. It has grown into a mega annual tourist event as well these years in addition to being a prominent cultural fiesta. The boat race is the commemoration of the crossing of River Pamba by the Lord Partha Sarathy. The reputed snake boats in Kerala take part in this colourful ritualistic event which really is a beauty to watch! |
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