Languages Spoken:
Malayalam, Tamil and English
Best Time To Visit:
August To March
Long Distance Code:
+91-473
Pathanamthitta is located near the Western Ghats and bordered by the hills; this district has vast unending stretches of forests, rivers and rural landscapes. Nature is seen in its abundance in this district and is famous for its scenic beauty, fairs and festivals.
Pathanamthitta is an example of true tropical diversity; it is adorned with fertile agricultural land, plantations and forest, paddy, tapioca, varieties of vegetables and spices like cardamom, pepper etc. are extensively cultivated. The district also abounds in extensive rubber plantations.
Pathanamthitta is as famous for its fertile land as it is for the land of pilgrimage. The soil and the climatic conditions are very good here for cultivation of Coconut, Rubber, Paddy, Pepper and Tea. Educationally , economically and socilaly the district of Pathanamathitta ranks in one of the highest in India. The world famous religious centre of Sabarimala is in this district. It is also draws tourists for the Aranmula Uthrattathy Boat race and the Chandanakkudam festival.
