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Pathanamthitta is categorised as Plantations

Aranmula Temple

Sabarimala Pilgrimage - Photo Courtesy AVS Narayan

Anikkattilammakshethram (Photo Courtesy: Pradeepkumarpk51)

Reasons to Visit

Pathanamthitta (2000 ft asl) is a plantation area lies on the route between Periyar and Kovalam and is also from where Sabarimala pilgrimage can be approached.
Pathanamthitta is home to some homestays here are very popular with inbound guests for a nature centric, activity oriented experiential experience.
Guests can also visit Aranmula Temple from Pathanamthitta

Recommendations

Significant Hindu Pilgrimages in and around South Kerala"Pathanamthitta is base point for devotees to visit Sabarimala temple, which is one of the most difficult pilgrimages and extremely significant for the Lord Ayappan devotees. Sree Vallabha Temple is a Lord Vishnu Temple near Pathanamthitta and is one of the 108 Divya Desam temples of Lord Vishnu. While Sabarimala pilgrimage is typically undertaken as a annual standalone pilgrimage in a group, Sree Vallabha temple is visited as part of Kerala pilgrimage itinerary."

Access Information

Nearest Airport -Trivandrum (107 kms), Cochin (Ernakulam) (124 kms), Tuticorin (200 kms)
Nearest Railway Station - Kottayam (59 kms), Kollam (61 kms), Alleppey (66 kms)
Pathanamthitta is an Ex-Kottayam / Ex-Kollam / Ex-Trivandrum / Ex-Cochin (Ernakulam) / Ex-Trichur / Ex-Madurai / Ex-Coimbatore / Ex-Calicut / Ex-Trichy Getaway

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Pattanamthitta Experiential Getaway (2 Nights)

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Activities

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Elephant Ride in Pathanamthitta	Rs. 2223

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Destination Ideas

Experiences in Kerala
Kerala in Monsoon
Sabrimala Pilgrimage

Festivals linked to Pathanamthitta (Kerala)

Adoor Gajamela
Aranmula Boat Race
Kadammanitta Padayani
Othara Padayani
Parumala Perunnal

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Excursion

Name	Description	Category	Sub-Category	Distance(Kms)
Aranmula Temple	The Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple is a Lord Krishna temple in Pathanamthitta and one of the 108 Divya Desam temples of Lord Vishnu	Temple or Holy Place	Lord Krishna	14
Anikkattilammakshethram	Anikkattilammakshethram is an ancient temple on Kanjirapally - Pathanamthitta route. Here Lord Shiva and Goddress Parvati are worshiped together with equal significance which makes it one of a kind in Kerala.	Temple or Holy Place	Lord Shiva, Devi Temple	34

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Nearest Airport in Pathanamthitta

Trivandrum International Airport ( TRV ) , Trivandrum-107 Kms

Nearest Railway Stations in Pathanamthitta

Kottayam ( KTYM ), Kottayam-59 Kms

Recommended travel connections to Pathanamthitta from Major Cities.

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Jaipur					✓	✓
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