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AT A GLANCE
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Area |
2642sq.km. |
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District Population |
11,88,332 |
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Temperature |
Mean Max. 37.0 deg.C
Mean Min. 22.0 deg.C |
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Climate |
Tropical |
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Altitude |
500-1000 mt. above sea level |
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Tourist Season |
August to March |
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 Hilly district.
Half of the geographical area is forest.
Sabarimala, a major pilgrim centre in India, is
perched at an altitude of 3790 feet. The
district has the lowest birthrate in Kerala.
Highly educated people, a major chunk of
overseas Keralites hail from this district.
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Tourist Spots |
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Perumthenaruvi Waterfalls |
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Konni, Kakki, Pamba, Anathodu water
reservoirs |
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Sabarimala, Maramon, Cheukolpuzha,
Manjanikkara, Parumala are places of
religious importance.
Sabarimala:Sree
Dharmma Sastha (Ayyappa) is the main deity of
Sabarimala. This small shrine has turned the
main attraction of lakhs of devotees all over
India. Pilgrims without consideration of caste,
creed, position or status visit Lord Ayyappa
every year.
www.ayyappan.com
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Famous Arenmula mirror (metal mirror) is
being designed at Arenmula in the district.
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Air
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Nearest airport at Cochin, 152 km
away.
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Rail
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Rail link at Tiruvalla, 30 kms. away.
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Road
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M C road, an important state highway
passes via Pathanamthitta district.
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for more details contact :-
CAM HOLIDAYS
keralamedicare@yahoo.com
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