Sightseeing in Pathanamthitta

Managed to strictly limit daily visitor numbers, Gavi’s reservoir, grasslands and shola forest sit within a buffer zone of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, offering boating, guided treks and elephant or bison sightings in a setting kept deliberately less commercial than nearby Thekkady. Gavi sits at an elevation of 1154 m and is typically explored in about 1 day. The most favourable months to visit are February, January, December, and March, when conditions are best suited for sightseeing. Nearby points of interest include Gavi Eco-Tourism Zone, Kalarapathi Viewpoint, and Gavi Nature Walk Trail. Other notable highlights include guided trek to the hidden Kochu Pampa lake, coracle ride on the still, glassy Gavi Lake, and spotting lion-tailed macaques on the Marshy-Land trail. It falls within Pathanamthitta, Pathanamthitta district, and Kerala, India.

The Parthasarathy Temple’s riverbank hosts the centuries-old Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race each year, while the town’s Vishwakarma craftsmen continue a closely guarded tradition of casting Aranmula Kannadi, a bronze-alloy mirror with no glass or silvering, recognised with its own Geographical Indication tag. Aranmula sits at an elevation of 16 m and is typically explored in about half day. The most favourable months to visit are December, January, March, and August, when conditions are best suited for sightseeing. Nearby points of interest include Aranmula Kottaram, Aranmula Heritage Village, and Pampa River. Other notable highlights include parthasarathy Temple’s ancient murals and rituals, aranmula Kannadi mirror-making workshop visit, and pampa riverfront evening boat ride. It falls within Pathanamthitta, Pathanamthitta district, and Kerala, India.

Set deep within reserve forest at around 1,260 metres, the Sabarimala temple can only be reached on foot via routes through Pamba and Erumeli, a trek observed after 41 days of ritual austerity by pilgrims known as Ayyappans, making the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season one of the largest religious gatherings anywhere in the world. Sabarimala sits at an elevation of 489 m. The most favourable months to visit are December, January, February, and March, when conditions are best suited for sightseeing. Nearby points of interest include Pamba River and Ganapathi Temple, Sannidhanam Path, and Sabari Peedam. Other notable highlights include 18 sacred steps with gold-plated finish, makaravilakku flame sighting at Ponnambalamedu, and neelimala viewpoint over Pamba river valley. It falls within Pathanamthitta, Pathanamthitta district, and Kerala, India.

The Muringamangalam Sreemahadevar Temple, located half a kilometre from Konni Junction, is more than 1000 years old. It used to belong to the Pandalam Royal Family. It is the biggest temple east of Pathanamthitta and the biggest Siva temple in Pathanamthitta District. This temple is in the State of Kerala in the peninsular India. The main deity is Lord Shiva, facing east.

Bethel Marthoma Church is a Mar Thoma Syrian Church located at Chengara, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India. Bethel Marthoma Church belongs to the Ranni Nilackal Diocese of Mar Thoma Syrian Church. It is the biggest church in Chengara in terms of membership. Like all other Malankara Churches, St James liturgy is used in Bethel Marthoma Church for worship. Bethel Marthoma Church is a Mar Thoma Syrian Church located at Chengara, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India.

Kadammanittapally (also known as St. John's Orthodox Church) in Kadammanitta, Kerala, India, is a church in the Thumpamon Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, named after St John the Baptist. Sacred footprints of Geevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala are claimed to be in the parish. Kadammanittapally (also known as St. John's Orthodox Church) in Kadammanitta, Kerala, India, is a church in the Thumpamon Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, named after St John the Baptist. Sacred footprints of Geevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala are claimed to be in the parish.