Pathanamthitta Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
district of Kerala, India
About Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta is a countryside town in laps of Western ghats. The town was formed when ten Nair feudal families settled near Achankovil river. Soon several families settled here, considering the fertile soil, ideal for rice farming. The Syro-Malabar Church made its strong foothold here, with several missionaries activities. The missionaries brought in rubber plantations, which attract large number of Christian immigrants from other parts of Kerala, to own their own large tracts of land for rubber plantations. Pathanamthitta is also famous for its thriving Hindu culture, particularly strongholds of Nair caste. The presence of numerous small principalities headed by Nair feudal lords, brought attention of Maharaja Marthanada Varma of Travancore in 18th century to annex these principalities
Top Attractions in Pathanamthitta
Explore the best things to see and do in Pathanamthitta:
- ★Boat Race
- ★Charalkunnu
- ★Kakki reservoir
- ★Kalloppara St. Mary's Church
- ★Kaviyoor Rock Temple
- ★Konni Elephant Sanctuary
- ★Malayalapuzha Devi Temple
- ★Manjinikkara Syrian Orthodox Church
Where to Eat in Pathanamthitta
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aryabhavan
- 🍴Cafe de Kashmir
- 🍴Hotel Evergreen Inter-Continental
- 🍴J&F
- 🍴Mannil Regency
Pathanamthitta Travel Guide Sections
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