| PATHANAMTHITTA |
Pathanamthitta is a town situated in the very heart of the Central Travancore region of Kerala State, India.It is the administrative capital of The Pathanamthitta District. It is known as the 'Pilgrim Capital of Kerala'. Pathanamthitta is a fast-developing town and business center. It is the main transport hub to the famous Hindu pilgrim center of Sabarimala. The name Pathanamthitta is derived from two Malayalam words Pathanam and thitta, which together mean "houses by the riverside".
Pathanamthitta town is located on the fertile banks of the River Achankovil. Pathanamthitta is abundantly blessed by nature with lush green plains, majestic water falls, mystic woods and sky high mountains. Every nook and corner here is a feast for the eyes.Only a selected few must see places are mentioned below.
Konni 11 km from Pathanamthitta Town . Konni is village township near to Pathanamthitta Town. The acres of thick forest with wild animals has now made Konni emerge as another tourist spot for safaris and trekking. The animals make the forest safari very exciting. The trek to hill top and the view from the hill-top gives amazing pleasure and sights. Perunthenaruvi Water Falls 15 km from Pathanamthitta Town. Located on the Western Ghats of Sahyadri Range, perunthenaruvi is famous for the water fall there. |



