Pathanamthitta Tourism, Tourism in Pathanamthitta

Pathanamthitta is newly formed district which is situated near the western ghats. Pathanamthitta derived its name from two different words i.e 'Pathanam' (means an array of house) and 'thitta' meaning (on the river side). Thus district is quiet famous as it is located on the way to Sabrimala which is a very famous pilgrim centre. Pathanamthitta is also blessed with fertile land, temple, rivers, mountain ranges, variety of vegetables and spices.
District Area	2642 sq.km.
Talukes	Kozhengerry, Thiruvalla, Mallappalli, Ranni, Adoor.
Muncipalities	Pathanamthitta, Thiruvalla, Adoor.
Altitude	500 - 1000 mt. above sea level
Tourist Season	August to March

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How to Get there
Telephone code	++91+ 468
Nearest Airport	Thiruvananthapuram - 119 kms Tel- 0471-2501424, 2501220, 2502323
Air India	605619
Railway enquiry Phones	Thiruvalla - 0469-2601314 chengannur - 0479-2452340(See Rail Timings)
Road (KSRTC) enquiry	Thiruvalla - 0469-2602945, Pathanamthitta - 0468-2222366, 2229213, Adoor - 04734-224764.
Tourist information offices	Department of Tourism, Tel: 091 - 468 - 2226409 DTPC office - Tel: 091 - 468 - 2201202
Travel & Tour Operators	Uranus Travel and Trade Links, Tel: 091 - 468 - 2222711 Bharat Air Travels, Tel: 091 - 468 - 2222503 Akbar Travels (IATA), Tel: 091 - 468 - 2225040
Tourist Attractions	Beaches, Backwaters, Tea Plantations, Wild Life, Water Falls, Hill Stations, Kettuvallam, Other tourist sites
Other Information	Hotels & Resorts, Hospitals, Ayurveda Centres, Yoga Centres, Shopping Areas, Banking, Cultural Programmes, Festivals

PATHANAMTHITTA TOURISM