Hotel Parthasarathy Residency Pathanamthittaa

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Places to Visit by nearby Attractions

Thenmala

Thenmala is one of the most popular eco-tourism destination, in Kerala, and its unique vistas and biodiversity has been the major contributors to is popularity. Situated in the district of Kollam, around 72kms away from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala’s capital, the Thenmala Eco-Tourism shares its resources with the famous Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary at the foothills of the Western Ghats. If you are seeking out for fun, adventure, leisure and for learning the significance and necessity of eco-friendly measures for promoting tourism related activities, then Thenmala is the right place for you.

How To Reach

Around 50 KM from Parthasarathy Residency.

Sabarimala

Sabarimala is a Hindu pilgrimage centre in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. Located at the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghat mountain ranges, Sabarimala is one of the largest annual pilgrimages in the world. Each year, Sabarimala has an estimated 45-50 million devotees visiting Lord Ayyappan’s temple. Lord Ayyappan's temple is situated amidst 18 hills, on a hilltop at an altitude of 1260 m (4,133 ft) above sea level, and is surrounded by mountains and dense forests.

How To Reach

Around 60 Km from the Parthasarathy Residency

Kadamanitta Padayani

The ten-day long Padayani performances is the main attraction of Kadammanitta Devi Temple. These performances are held in connection with the annual festival falling on the months of April/May. The Padayani performances at Kadammanitta Devi temple is a must watch, as it is a burst of colour, energy and passionate devotion. Each year, the festival is celebrated during the Malayalam month Medam. The festival falls on the first day of Medam, and continues till the 10th day, called the Pathamudayam.

How To Reach

8 kms from Pathanamthitta

Gavi

Nature calls you at Gavi, and if you are an ardent lover of nature, then this is a place you mustn’t miss. Gavi is preserved in its natural scenic beauty, and is not spoiled even in the least by modernity. Gavi is a popular eco-tourist spot in Kerala. It became immensely popular when the world acclaimed tourism major “Alistair International” listed it among the leading eco-tourism centres and labelled it as one of the must-see places in India.

How To Reach

Around 100 KM from Parthasarathy Residency.

Adavi Ecotourism

Those who love a boat rode and calm waters should enjoy a bowl boat riding or coracle rafting at Adavi Eco-tourism, near Konni, in Pathanamthitta District. A joint venture of Forest and Tourism departments, Adavi Eco-tourism is a part of the third phase of Konni Eco tourism project. What greets you here is a picturesque forest patch, and being on the banks of river Kallar, Adavi has nearly 5-km river frontage. At Adavi, you are sure to have a never-before experience.

How To Reach

10 km from Konni.

Konni Elephant Camp

Konni is popular as a training centre for elephants in Kerala. Konni, situated in the district of Pathanamthitta, Kerala, is a major tourist spot in Kerala, with the major attraction being the elephant training centre, which attracts visitors in large numbers throughout the year. The elephant camp has huge cages built of wood to house elephants. This massive wooden cage is known as Aanakoodu and can accommodate up to three to four elephants at a time.

How To Reach

11 kms from Pathanamthitta

Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple

Dedicated to Lord Sree Krishna, the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple is situated on the banks of the holy River Pamba, and it attracts large crowds of devotees. The temple has fine murals of the 18th century. Legend says that the idol was brought here in a raft made with six pieces of bamboo which gave the town its name, Aranmula (Malayalam – Aaru - Six, Mula - Bamboo). Aranmula is the training ground for traditional arts like Kathakali, classical dances, classical music and Kalaripayattu, and the Aranmula Kannadi, a type of mirror, is a beauty to behold. Aranmula is one of the best places to get firsthand knowledge of the culture of Kerala.

How To Reach

15 kms from Pathanamthitta

Perunthenaruvi Waterfalls

The Perunthenaruvi waterfalls on the banks of the Pamba river is a favourite tourist destination for both domestic and foreign tourists. Perunthenaruvi is a natural fall, down a rocky path into a ravine about 100 feet deep. It is an ideal place for outing, and a popular picnic spot. It is accessible by road.

How To Reach

Around 25 kms from Pathanamthitta

Chuttipara

Situated in Pathanamthitta town, this mountain offers a bird’s eye view of the whole town. You can climb atop and marvel in the beauty of the town.

How To Reach

1 km by road from Parthasarathy Residency

Malayalappuzha

Malayalappuzha is famous for a Devi Temple where Bhadrakali is the deity. The temple is believed to have been built more than 1000 years ago. The Malayalapuzha Devi is worshiped for protecting the devotee from enemies, and it is popular belief that the unmarried girls would get married, the unemployed would obtain jobs, and businesses would flourish by her blessings.

How To Reach

7 kms by road from Parthasarathy Residency

Pandalam

A royal place, Pandalam houses the royal Pandalam palace, which is the permanent home for the royal family of Pandalam and is situated on the banks of river Achankovil. Lord Ayyapa's Thiruvabharam (holy jewels) is kept here. In the event of Makara Samkrama Pooja, the Present Maharaja of Pandalam accompanies the procession from Pandalam Valiya Koyikkal Temple to Sannidhanam.

How To Reach

Around 15 Kms by road

Pancha Pandava temple

Pancha means five in Malayalam. The Pancha Pandava Temples are five temples situated in five regions of Central Travancore – Thrichitat, Thiruppuliyoor, Thiruvaranmula, Thiruvanvandoor and Thrikkodithanam. The legend behind these temples are associated with the Pandavas. While on a pilgrimage, they visited Kerala and each of them installed the idols of Lord Vishnu on the banks of the river Pampa and nearby places. Legend says that in Thrichitat it was Yuddhishtra, in Tiruppuliyoor Bheema, in Thiruvaranmula Arjuna, in Thiruvanvandoor Nakula and in Thrikkodithanam Sahadeva placed the idols and offered worship. Malayali devotees believe that visiting and offering worship at all these five temples on the same day is especially meritorious. It is believed that devotees must visit Thrichitat Temple first, then Thiruppuliyoor, then Thiruvaranmula, then Thiruvanvandoor and finally the Thrikkodithanam temple. These temples are situated in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts and are included among the 108 Divyadesams praised by 12 Tamil Alvars.

How To Reach

Easily accessible from Parthasarathy Residency,

Parthasarathy Residency
Parthasarathy Empire
near KSRTC station Pathanamthitta
Pin code :689645