A district of pristine beauty Pathanamthitta is popular
as the place of Hindu pilgrimage in Kerala.
Various Places of Interest
Thiruvalla- headquarters of Malankara Marthoma Syrimore...
Pathanamthitta is a pilgrimage town situated in the southern state of Kerala. Sabarimala is a well known Hindu pilgrimage center here that draws devotees from different corners of the country. It forms an important base for pilgrims who stay here overnight before taking the road to Sabarimala. The place enjoys good connectivity from Kottayam, Thiruvalla and Chengannur. Thiruvalla is the nearest railway station and Thiruvananthapuram airport is the closest, being situated at a distance of 113 km from Pathanamthitta. There are a number of hotels in luxury and budget category on the way to Sabarimala. These hotels particularly serve pilgrims, saints and tourists who are en route to Sabarimala. Tourists also come to Pathanamthitta for a refreshing holiday and to enjoy the surrounding greenery. The Peruthenaruvi waterfall is an important tourist destination. The large expanse of rubber plantations and cluster of old heritage homes give this place a lovely look.
Luxury accommodation is available at the few first class hotels in Pathanamthitta. Tourists who are ready for some splurge can avail of these hotels that feature world class hospitality and grand infrastructure. They also have experienced and multi lingual staff facilitating the stay of all foreign visitors. Guests at the luxury hotels receive royal treatment besides facilities such as internet connection, air conditioned rooms with balcony, Ayurveda massage on request, yoga and meditation classes, sightseeing guide and health club. There are deluxe hotels and resorts in the five star category that offers cottages for accommodation. Some of the homestays also have luxurious amenities. Ashok International Hotel, Elite Continental and Mannas Veedu are top hotels for a luxury stay.
Mannas Veedu is one such luxury villa situated in Prakkanam in the Pathanamthitta district. It is a well known spa and health resort in the stay that offers the guests a rejuvenating holiday. You can get bookings with indianholiday.com