Pathanamthitta

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Pathanamthitta [1] is a district of Kerala in Southern India. It borders with kottayam which is a very big city.

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Towns:

small towns:

[edit] Other destinations

  • Sabarimala
  • Konni Elephant Cage
  • Perumthenaruvi Water Falls
  • Pandalam Palace
  • Kaviyoor Cave Temple

[edit] Understand

Malayalam is the official language. People can read and write English.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By Air

[edit] By Train

Pathanamthitta district is well connected and serviced by rail to all major cities in India.

Tiruvalla railway station (30KMs)is in the district.

Chengannur railway station (26 KMs).

Buses to Pathanamthitta are operated right from the arrival gate of Chengannur Railway Station in every 2 minutes.

[edit] By Bus

Both the State run KSRTC and Private Luxury Bus operators connect Pathanamthitta to other cities.

There are daily direct bus services to Mumbai, Chennai & Bangalore

Frequent buses are available to cities like Kottayam, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Coimbatore, Mangalore & Madurai

[edit] By Road

To reach Pathanamthitta by road:

  • Kochi - Alappuzha - Changanassery - Tiruvalla - Pathanamthitta
  • Thiruvananthapuram - Kottarakkara - Adoor - Pathanamthitta
  • Munnar / Thekkadi - Kanjirappally - Erumeli - Ranni - Pathanamthitta
  • Thenkasi - Punalur - Konni - Pathanamthitta

Pathanamthitta is well connected to other cities Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore through Kochi (NH-17), Bangalore, Chennai and Coimbatore through Thrissur (NH-47)

[edit] Get around

  • Bus - local bus service system is very efficient in Pathanamthitta and is the most economical way to commute.
  • Autoricksha - This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions.
  • Taxi - Both Local taxis and Tourist Taxis are available at cheap rates.
  • Car - There are many Car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Pathanamthitta
  • Sabarimala Sree Dharmasastha Temple
  • Pandalam
  • Omallur
  • Kozhencherry
  • Niranam
  • Parumala
  • Thiruvalla Sreevallabha Temple
  • Paliakara Church
  • Kaviyoor
  • Aranmula

[edit] Other destinations

  • Konni Elephant Cage:

Konni is the gateway to the forest bordering the district. In the past , wild elephants caught from the forests were brought here and put in wooden cages known as Anakoodu to be tamed and trained for work. It is situated 11 km away from Pathanamthitta.

Raktakantaswami Temple Temple having idol of Lord Ayyappan, the temple celebrates the Yearly Utsav at summer of April and May. The Utsav goes on for 20 days. Possessions of more than 10 Elephants, elephants are decorated so beautifully one can feel the gods and goddess of heaven are on earth at that precious ceremony. Omallur is a small village 5km from Pathanamthitta town. There is a famous Rakthakanta temple also known as the Omallur Ambalam. This Rakthakanta Swamy Temple and the annual cattle fair held during March -April are the main attractions of Omallur. People from both within and outside the State participate in the fair.Omallur is a village about 4 km south of the district headquarters Pathanamthitta. Omallur is famous for Vayal vanibham which is an annual cattle fair held in the month of Meena. People from both within and outside the State participate in the fair. There are many historically important places of worship in Omallur. The Rakthakanta Swamy Temple is a grand temple situated in Omallur and is famous for the annual festival (Utsavam).Omallur is famous for the Rakthakanta Swamy Temple and the annual cattle fair held in the Malayalam month of Meenam. People from both within and outside the State participate in the fair. Malayalapuzha houses the Bahagavathy Temple and the goddess here is believed to grant boons to devotees and help them realise dreams. The temple has beautiful wall paintings and artistic stone carvings. Kadamanitta holds the Kadamanitta Devi Temple, famous for the ten day long Padayani performances held in connection with the annual festival in April/ May. Konni is an agricultural region, rich in cash crops like rubber, pepper, coffee, ginger etc. It was once the centre for training elephants and is now known for its elephant rides and the Anakoody where elephants are tamed and trained for work.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. (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

--Rajuni 08:37, 7 August 2007 (EDT)Rajesh Unni

    • Mount Zion College of Engineering,Kadamannitta

The most popular engineering college in Pathanamthitta,founded by a philanthropist named Mr. Abraham Kalamannil,popularly known as 'Thangachayan' to his students.The college had a humble begining in 2001 and has grown by laeps and bounds since then.It offers various courses like Electronics,Computer science,IT,Applied Electronics. It has a sister concern called Mount Zion College of Aeronautical Engineering ,which is the first college in Kerala to introduce B-tech in Aeronautical Engineering.The first batch of 32 students passes out in July 2008.The college has got modern labs which include wind-tunnels,avionics labs etc.There are half a dozen aircraft in the campus for instructional purposes. Aircraft Maintainence Engineering (AME) course is also offered in this college. This college can take pride in the fact that it is the only college in South India to have its own airport. The airport ,which is under construction in Aranmula is to be used for training students as well as for commercial operations.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Boat Race

The Stretch of riverpamba at Aranmula ( about 10 km from Chengannur) is the venue of the famous snake boat race. It is more a pageantry than a race. The snake boat is of an extra ordinary shape with a lenth of about 100ft. The rear portion towering to a height of about 20 ft. and the front portion tapering gradually.The boat resembles a snake with its hood raised.The race is held on the last day of the week long Onam festival to commemorate the crossing of the river by Lord Krishna.The participants cheerfully row up and down the river to the tune of songs known as Vanchippattu

  • Maramon convention

Started in 1896, the Maramon Convention is held annually by the Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association (MTEA), the missionary wing of the Mar Thoma Church on the banks of the River Pamba at Maramon near Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta District. Usually held in the month of February, the convention is attended by lakhs from all over India, and is a centre of Christian culture and influence. The annual weeklong gathering is a great occasion for listening to evangelists and eminent exponents of the Bible from around the world. Missionaries of the Evangelistic Association also come and share their experiences with the believers. This gathering is considered to be the largest religious congregation in Asia.

[edit][add listing] Eat

There is an eatery near J-mart ( on the T.B Road in the town, called J& F,which serves authentic North Indian dishes like tandoori,naan,kababs and various other kashmiri and punjabi dishes.This food joint is very popular among college students ,and its fame,though spread through word of mouth, is fast catching up with the residents of Pathanamthitta. The serving and preparations are hygenic ,although the prices are a bit exhorbitant. Other popular restaurants include Cafe de Kashmir ( similar to J&F), Mannil Regency (veg & non -veg),Aryaas (veg only), Hotel Evergreen Inter-Continental( veg & non-veg). Other than these there are a lot of small hotels and eateries which dot the landscape of Pathanamthitta town.

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[edit] Get out

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