PATHANAMTHITTA

Bordered by the Western Ghats, this district offers an enchanting view of rivers, landscapes, never ending forests, fairs & festivals, wildlife. Half of the total area is forest. Tourists often visit this district for various reasons like to attend boat races, religious visits, cultural training centre etc. The agricultural land is very fertile for plantations including Paddy, Vegetables, Spices etc and these are vast cultivated. The word Pathanamthitta is derived from 02 words in Malayalam, “Pathanam” & “Thitta” means a row of houses on the river-side.

This area was under the control of “Pandalam King” earlier & the district was launched in 1982 by accumulating areas from neighbouring districts Kollam, Alappuzha & Idukki Districts. The total area of the district is 2,642 square kilometers where as 1,300 square kilometers fall under forest. The famous religious shrine Sabarimala, located 70km away where lakhs of worshippers visit every year between Nov & Jan. Maramon, another pilgrimage spot where Christian Convention happens every year in the month of Feb.


MAJOR THINGS TO DO

  1. Befriend Exotic Species

    With the terrains sitting from 300 to 1438 meters above the sea level, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is the first Reserve that has scientifically managed the teak plantations including the world’s largest and smallest teak trees. The breathtakingly beautiful flora and fauna of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary have earned this Reserve a spot in the top ecological parts of the country. Being home to tigers, leopards, elephants, and crocodiles, this Reserve is one of those ecological parks that has stepped forward to save the endangered species of tigers in the country.

    Apt for: Solo travelers, couples, families.
    Location: Chittur, Palakkad District, Kerala

  2. Spectate The Magnificent Flora & Fauna

    The serene surroundings, silent atmosphere, green grounds, and unspoiled nature, Silent Valley National Park justifies the name extremely well. The National Park has significant stories from one of the most famous Hindu epics called Mahabharat attached to it. Silent Valley echos sound and make one feel the things that one can never really imagine. The fascinating and intriguing flora and fauna found in this park blow away the minds of the visitors. Housing tigers, giant squirrels, leopards, elephants, lakes, snakes, and other interesting species have made visiting this National Park one of the exciting things to do in Palakkad.

    Time: 8am - 1pm
    Location: Wildlife Warden, Silent Valley Division, Mannarkkad, Palakkad

  3. Embrace The Inner Child

    Offering a great opportunity to beat the sun’s heat in the summer season, visiting Fantasy Park is one of the famous things to do in Palakkad. This theme park not only houses some of the most exciting water rides but is also home to some of the adventure rides that are accessible to all travelers, irrespective of their ages. Allowing adults to take a trip down the memory lane and embrace their childhood, and ensuring the little ones get to experience the most fun-filled moments, this park offers a perfect spot for a family outing when in South.

    Location: Neo-Tech Amusements & Resorts Pvt Ltd

GETTING THERE

Nearest station: 24 km away Chengannur (CNGR)
Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (103km)

LOCATION

Latitude: 9.2648° N
Longitude: 76.7870° E



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