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Pathanamthitta is a municipality situated in the Central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, India, spread over an area of 23.50 km². It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district. The town has a population of 37,538
Pathanamthitta district is known as the Headquarters of Pilgrimage Tourism, of the Kerala State. Situated near the Western Ghats and bordered by the hills, Pathanamthitta district is a treat to eyes with its vast unending stretches of forests, rivers and rural landscapes.
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Blessed by nature, the district is famous for its scenic beauty, fairs and festivals.Land of Lord Ayyappa is the tag-line of Pathanamthitta tourism. Pathanamthitta attracts a large number of tourists every year. Pilgrim centres and other eco tourism spots like Gavi and Adavi are most visited in Pathanamthitta.
Chuttipara is one of the main landmarks of Pathanamthitta. And this clutter of hills, according to the locals, has a lot of Ramayana tales to tell. According to the legend, Rama and his entourage is supposed to have rested here during their many travels. The idol at the Harihara Mahadeva temple here is believed to have been the one that Rama himself worshiped, a temple dedicated to siva
St. George Orthodox Church, Chandanapally or Chandanapally Valiyapalli is one of the biggest churches in South India, located at a village named Chandanapally, Pathanamthitta District in Kerala state of India.Chandanapally literally means the abode of sandalwood trees.
A royal dynasty emerged from a branch of Pandya kingdom,which existed in Kerala during the Kollam era. They came to Kerala fearing the assault of a ruler. In Kerala they were given land and status by Kaipuzha Thampuran of Nilambur Kovilakam a landlord who lived in Amanthur Palace at Kaipuzha from Kottayam Kerala. Today Pandalam is part of Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India.
Chengara is a small village situated in the Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. It is known for its natural environment, hills and climate,and was found to have the cleanest air, in terms of concentration of dust particles.Chengara is surrounded on three sides by a rubber plantation company.
The view from Kottapara hilltop is mind-blowing. The most spectacular view from the peak can be best enjoyed at early morning before 7am. It is a well known picnic spot for locals. It is famous among travelers
The view from the location above was truly gracious. Green paddy fields with a water source cutting right through. Plantations on either side and blue tinged hills of the western ghats decorating the horizon.Mavarapara boasts of a huge rock structure created after quarrying for granite
