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Introduction

Air: Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram (119 km)

Rail: Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla (30 km); Chengannur (28 km)

Road: Pathanamthitta is well connected by an excellent network of roads to all major towns in Kerala.

Culture Zone -

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 km 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 km 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.

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 birthplace of Sree Shakthi Bhadra, author of Ascharya Chudamani.

Sabarimala (65 km from Pathanamthitta town, 180 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.

Distance from Pamba (km) Pathanamthitta – 65, Pandalam – 80, Adoor – 81, Chengannur – 93,,Thiruvalla –102, Punalur – 101, Ochira – 116, Alappuzha (via MC Rd.) – 137, Kottayam (via Pathanamthitta - Kozhencherry, Thiruvalla) – 130, Thiruvananthapuram (via Pathanamthitta - Adoor) – 180, Kottayam (via Manimala) – 116, Kodungaloor - 275, Guruvayoor – 288, Palakkad – 330, Kozhikode – 388, Kannur – 486.

Pamba: This is the main halting point on the way to Sabarimala. It is also known as Thriveni Sangamam - the meeting point of three rivers.

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

Parumala (10 km from Thiruvalla): The Ormaperunnal (commemoration day) of Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, the declared saint of Malankara Orthodox Church, is celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of November.

Cherukolpuzha: An important religious convention of the Hindus is held at Cherukol on the riverbed of the Pamba, usually in February every year.

Kaviyoor (5 km east of Thiruvalla): Situated on the banks of the Manimala river, Kaviyoor is famous for its temples. The Hanuman Temple stands on a small hillock and is built in the gable style architecture peculiar to Kerala.

Maramon: Situated near Kozhencherry, Maramon is the venue of a mammoth religious convention of Christians from all over the world. It is attended by people from all communities. The convention which is usually held in February is addressed by religious thinkers and Christian scholars from across the world. This is perhaps the largest Christian convention in Asia.