
Places to Visit in Pathanamthitta District
The spiritual heartland of Kerala, home to the famous Sabarimala Temple and the scenic Gavi forest reserve.
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Nearest Airport
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) - 150 km
Nearest Railway
Chengannur / Tiruvalla
Population
11.95 lakh
Area
2,637 sq km
About Pathanamthitta District
Pathanamthitta is often called the 'Headquarters of Pilgrimage Tourism' in Kerala. The district is home to the Sabarimala Temple, which attracts 40-50 million devotees annually, making it one of the largest pilgrimages in the world. Beyond religious tourism, Pathanamthitta offers pristine wilderness at Gavi, one of Kerala's best-kept ecotourism secrets, and the ancient Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple famous for the Aranmula Boat Race. The Perunthenaruvi and Palaruvi waterfalls add natural spectacle to this spiritually rich district.
Famous for:Sabarimala TempleGavi EcotourismAranmula Boat RacePerunthenaruvi WaterfallsKonni Elephant Training Center
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