Pathanamthitta

Pathanamthitta is a town and a municipality situated in the Central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, south India. The Hindu pilgrim centre Sabarimala is situated in the Pathanamthitta district; as the main transport hub to Sabarimala, the town is known as the 'Pilgrim Capital of Kerala'. Pathanamthitta. District, the thirteenth revenue district of the State of Kerala. The district of Pathanamthitta is recognized for its renowned pilgrim places of worship, mainly for the hill shrine of Sabarimala surrounded by dense jungle which draws devotees from far and near. Set amidst greenery and surrounded by scenic landscape, tourists and vacationers staying at homestays in the district can get a feel of the warmth and hospitality of the local hosts and engage in traditional activities like farming, basket-weaving etc.

Pathanamthitta is popular as the headquarters of pilgrim worship in Kerala. Three rivers course through its rich terrains comprising natural divisions of the lowlands, the midlands and the highlands. Dotted with temples, rivers, mountain ranges and coconut groves, more than fifty percent of the total area of this region is covered by forests. Hailed as a heritage village, it attracts visitors from India and abroad for its spectacular water fiestas, religious shrines and cultural training cent