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Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta, a hilly terrain of pristine beauty is popular as the
headquarters of pilgrim worship in Kerala. World famous Lord Ayyappa temple at
Sabarimala is in Pathanamthitta. More than fifty per cent of the total area of
this land of temples, rivers, mountain ranges and coconut groves is covered by
forests.
The district is frequented by visitors from India and abroad often
for its water fiestas, religious shrines and the cultural training center. Pathanamthitta
is bordered by the Western Ghats on the east, Kollam district on the south, Alappuzha
district on the west and Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts on the north
How
to Reach
Air: Nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram (119 km)
Rail:
Nearest railway station is at Thiruvalla (30 km); Chengannur (28 km)
Road:
Pathanamthitta is well connected by an excellent network of roads to all major
towns in Kerala.
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