Blessed with extensive forest cover Pathanamthitta a land of natural beauty, also abounds in numerous Rubber plantations. This fertile agricultural land produces plantations of Paddy, Tapioca, a variety of vegetables and spices like Cardamom and Pepper and is promoted for its rural lifestyle by the tourism department of Kerala. Pathanamthitta is also recognized as ‘the headquarters of pilgrimage tourism’ due to the numerous churches, Mosques and temples here...

Perumthenaruvi Waterfalls a favorite picnic spot on the banks of Pamba is a famous natural waterfall.

Aranmula a true representation of rural Kerala, showcases its world famous traditional craft of Aranmula Metal Mirror, called ‘Aranmula Kannadi’. The local craftsmen here are also well versed in Mural Paintings and Boat Construction.

Charalkunnu is a hill station here with a panoramic view of Pamba.

Kakki is a reservoir surrounded by forest teaming with wildlife including Tigers, Elephants, Deer and Monkeys.

Konni and Anathodu are famous for its Elephants. When in Konni one can ride on an Elephant, Anathodu is the place where one can see Elephants being tamed and trained for work.

The monument of Veluthambi Dalawa the great Indian patriot at Mannady is of great importance.

Sabarimala, Maramon, Cheukolpuzha, Manjanikkara, Parumala are some of the famous religious places here.

Getting here
Nearest airport is at Cochin, 152 km away. Rail link at Tiruvalla, 30 kms. away connects Pathanamthitta with rest of Kerala and India. M C road, an important state highway passes through Pathanamthitta district.